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Thanks for advice about de-stroking. While one article mentions that it should increase mpg simply by cutting .4 L off the motor, it also mentions that I'd need a different cam shaft and roller rockers to match. So sounds like $1,000 in parts to save $300 in gas. Plus if I understand correctly, your saying that I'd have to rev the engine higher to compensate for lost torque, making me use more fuel and ultimately defeating the purpose.
While I'm pretty set on the car type, I'm very flexible on my engine choice as long as it's a fairly affordable and simple install process. Like right now I'm looking into the Lincoln Versailles and 82-85 Continentals as they are mud size and would shave off weight compared to a Town Car.
The 4.2 v6 sounds like a rad idea! Looks like it shares the same bell housing bolt pattern as a 302, so it would almost bolt right up! Also, wouldnt a t5 out of a mustang be a better geared trans for that or do you think the f150 truck trans would be better suited. Thanks.
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