In a message dated 1/15/00 7:26:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,
wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes:

> Some people lie.  My old ford van, stripped and with a six cylinder and
>  manual tranny, got 14 - 17 mpg.

I think thats right,  My ford E350 4x4 with a 460 gets around 10  (and lower
when towing) .  That ought to make you synchro owners feel better.
Charlie.