Best MPG from most popular MH engines
I'm in the market for an older Class C. Most of the ones I look at are powered by Ford 460 V-8, Chevy 350 V-8 and Dodge 440 V-8. I realize that MPG varies greatly by engine size, weight of MH and spee...
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Given all else equal, I suggest this priority.....
1) Chevy (best fuel economy of the three)
2) Ford
3) Chrylser (worst fuel economy of the three)
I would not consider a......
Chevy older than a 1996 (get the later body design)
Ford older than a 1997 (get the Triton V8 or V10 engine)
Dodge unless it's a Sprinter
But the newer the better. For example the Ford got better mechanically around 2000, again in 2004, again in 2006, and again in 2008. I believe 2009 thru 2013 are identical. Fuel economy might have improved slightly in 2006 with the introduction of the current-day Torqueshift transmission with tow/haul mode.
I would never consider any carbureted engine for it's poor fuel economy and lesser performance.
I advised the Ford Triton because the 460 engine is prone to exhaust manifold cracking.
1) Chevy (best fuel economy of the three)
2) Ford
3) Chrylser (worst fuel economy of the three)
I would not consider a......
Chevy older than a 1996 (get the later body design)
Ford older than a 1997 (get the Triton V8 or V10 engine)
Dodge unless it's a Sprinter
But the newer the better. For example the Ford got better mechanically around 2000, again in 2004, again in 2006, and again in 2008. I believe 2009 thru 2013 are identical. Fuel economy might have improved slightly in 2006 with the introduction of the current-day Torqueshift transmission with tow/haul mode.
I would never consider any carbureted engine for it's poor fuel economy and lesser performance.
I advised the Ford Triton because the 460 engine is prone to exhaust manifold cracking.
