C6 to NP Swap Thoughts

[H-DFord]

Can't wait to see how it works out for you. Thanks for the insight. John

[ToughOldFord]

I've started a thread on my progress over at the Project Updates forum.

[RedneckTexan]

whats there to think about. do it. im 5'10, so basically almost 6 ft. and i can still work the clutch fine.

Same here. A standard is WAY better than a automatic

[ToughOldFord]

I've posted this in another thread, but I'm copying it to this one as well to close the loop if anyone's following this upgrade. Also, I'll be sure to post the final numbers once I find the correct speedo gear.

Those of you that have followed my progress with my truck know that I can't get more than 8mpg out of it, with the exception of when I put the clutch fan in it and it gave my 8.5 until I fixed my AC and had to take the clutch fan back out. So back to 8mpg. Now, I recently upgraded from my C6 to a NP and I've gained at least over 1mpg. I'm averaging 9.2 now and it's actually better because my speedometer is now off with the donor speedo cable and gear in the truck. I'm reading approx 10mph less than I'm actually going so that means I'm not logging all the miles I'm actually driving so my MPG is better than the 9.2 I'm registering.

This is even better evidence than similar vehicles, this is the exact same truck, same engine, same driver, same routes, etc. Better mileage with the manual.