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| Questions before rebuilding |
| By Travis Miller - 05/08/2003 4:47:18 PM; IP 205.188.209.106 |
What is your intended use for the car in the future? Stock rebuild or street/strip racer? Do you want it to remain original in appearance or do you want it to go the hotrod/customized route? Being truthful with the car's intended use will determine which direction to head when the engine is apart.
One mistake made when rebuilding for more power is not following up with a lower rearend gear ratio. Items such as a bigger cam raises the rpm range which takes away from bottom end power making the car seem sluggish when taking off without the proper gearing. The drawback to lower gears is the ability to cruise at highway speeds.
Making the wrong decisions when rebuilding can turn an enjoyable car into a real pig that you no longer like to drive. Of course you do not realize that until after you have sunk big bucks into the engine.
If in doubt, go the stock route! |
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