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I figured I should explain my goals and objectives:
I grew up in the twin to this car, so when this one came about I snagged it. I am a gear head by birth, but eco by choice. Standard fare for this car would be to drop a small block V8 in it and have a hot rod. I love the basic reliability that it has so that option is out the window. It is a very early Dart Lite, with unusual factory configuration, so I am not doing anything I cannot reverse.
I want to make some small improvements here and there to get better MPG. This is not going to be an ALL OUT mpg build, but more of a "improve over stock". Body mods will be next to nothing, perhaps some underbelly, etc, but external core will stay put.
Ultimately it will get a used Grand National turbo. That way I can have HP when I want it, and MPG when I want it.
Next moves:
Synthetic fluid in trans and rear differential.
"HEI" modification (common in slant 6 community, using HEI module from GM products for hotter spark energy)
Index plugs
--Electric fan to replace mechanical. I expect this to have some significant rewards
wide band to check A/F ratio, perhaps jetting and timing adjustments.
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