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bhazard, thanks for the refresher and corrections on the nomenclature! It's been a few years, glad you can offer a more recent opinion. I was mixing my finals with the 5th ratio, looks oddly confusing now.
And as for what he's stating, I 100% agree. I've read the same information he has, and it's the best combination.
If you want a small motor, swap the 1.3L and the f-series Escort Pony transmission. Tall gears and low power, should be able to break 50mpg with the standard updates to aerodynamics. Most of the performance guys are trying to get rid of the F-series transmission, so you can pick it up for cheap, $50 or so. Same goes for the 1.3L and the engine harness. I'd bet for $150 you could have everything you need if you're patient and ask nicely to those who are swapping out.
Do some tuff testing now, just to get a baseline on the aero, so you know where to go.
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