1978 chevy short box with 350 help

hey i need some info and help on my truck.

driving back and forth from school i love wheeling.that should say it all not the biggest income. it has about a 6inch lift on 35's. id like to get good mpg doesnt have to be much but im looking for around 16mpg


i would like to know what the best tranny would be. and im running a 350. also the best carb for this type of driving. and any other parts that would help. oh also im looking to shave some weight on it. so what could i do other that tearing some of the interior out and rhino lining.  

sorry to tell you but with a 6 inc lift i doubt your gonna see 16 mpg any simple way  
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78 K5: 350 V8,700r4,np208, 8 lug D44 4:88, 14 bolt 10.5 4:88 with detroit locker and 35 inc parenelli jones dirt grip tires

make sure you gears are correct for the tire size...456 or 488s and a 700r4 will give you 4th gear OD...and the carb should be a 500cfm or 600 edlebrock, anything bigger your wasting gas...as far as wieght saving you could get a fiberglass hood,possibly fenders and get a good set of alum wheels.  
IT WASNT ME, IT WAS THE ONE ARMED MAN!

ah thank you the smaller the carb the crisper the throttle right?