I've forgot to inquire you previously, but is the engine air-cooled, right?
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I'm good at 18HP, honestly. There's so little traffic around here in the areas I need to go 45 or so, acceleration is just one of those 'gotta do it eventually' things.
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If you can work around to improve the gear selection, it might help to overcome the issues brought by such low power. Anyway, if a BMW 120i only needs 20hp to cruise at 60MPH at its taller gear, you might find your way with 18hp into the Festiva...
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I do plan on lightening the car up
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Lightening it up is essentially a must for such project. Well, you could eventually get some custom-made fiberglass panels to replace the stock tailgate, doors, front hood and fenders, and to get a slightly better aerodynamic profile on them. A single-piece front clip without gaps between the hood and fenders, with some built-in aerodynamic inserts, and a tailgate with a built-in spoiler, might be a good way to save a few pounds while also improving its aerodynamic profile without making it look like a space shuttle.