cam vs. gas mileage?

[jagojon3]

I just ordered a cam from Delta, a 272 grind. I was just wondering how this will affect my gas mileage? Right now, I average 31 mpg with city/highway driving. How much worse gas mileage will I get after installing it?

[A20A1]

does it matter? you got the cam... and possibly once you install it how do you plan on driving... easy, or agressive?

[Sabz5150]

My Openloop cam didn't bother my fuel economy one bit. Raising my fuel pressure however, did. :lol

You'll probably see your gas tank emptying a bit quicker for about a week or two when ya get that cam in just from you enjoying the hell out of the added power. Happened to me and just about everyone else on here.

[jagojon3]

Yea I plan on drivin it like I stole it at first, so you guys are saying with the same type of driving it doesn't really affect the fuel economy?

[pip]

can u run the delta 272 stock? or do u need other mods like a weber? i know the colt cam u can run it in stock engine

[A20A1]

yeah you can run it in a stock engine... you just won't get the full use of the cam is all.