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Excellent point, I hadn't thought of that! You're right, I will need more than 7hp to go down the road at 45 mph in stock form. The accessories will add additional load on the engine, and so will the drivetrain losses. For others thinking about regearing, you should definitely take this into consideration.
Thankfully, the only loads not considered in my calculations are the oil pump, and transmission loses. I have no power steering on the Tercel. I don't have A/C either. The car didn't come with either as its the base model. I'm also planning an alternator delete, and an electric water pump. Add in a few aeromods, and I think it should all even out, even perhaps come back under 7 hp? In any case, I think I should have adequate power.
Thanks for pointing that out.
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