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Old 11-14-2010, 05:16 PM   #15 (permalink)
ShadeTreeMech
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Originally Posted by AeroModder View Post
Get a new engine. It'll be more bang for the buck than fixing that one with all the problems you listed.
I agree 100%. You might even be able to find a powerstroke in a boneyard that might swap in really easy. And concerning the transmission, is the 3rd gear ratio 1:1 or overdrive? I suspect it is 1:1, meaning a transmission upgrade will be essential for getting decent mileage on the highway.

I must ask, what purpose will this vehicle serve? Unless you're prone to insane whims you must have bought it for a reason.
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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