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Old 08-24-2013, 09:18 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Good luck in your efforts, although you seem to have a good handle on things. I love Festivas. They are so cool in a dorky sort of way. I want one. Two, actually - one EV conversion and one diesel conversion. Such a fleet would handle all of my driving needs!

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Old 08-24-2013, 10:55 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Good luck in your efforts, although you seem to have a good handle on things. I love Festivas. They are so cool in a dorky sort of way. I want one. Two, actually - one EV conversion and one diesel conversion. Such a fleet would handle all of my driving needs!
An EV conversion Festiva would be sweet as well
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Old 08-25-2013, 01:34 AM   #33 (permalink)
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No, the new engine is a diesel.
Frank Lee induced me to an error when he commented about fixing the stock engine

Anyway, have you already considered some tuning into the new engine if you eventually feel some need for a performance improvement after getting the new engine installed?
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Old 08-25-2013, 01:53 AM   #34 (permalink)
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Old 08-26-2013, 12:06 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Frank Lee induced me to an error when he commented about fixing the stock engine

Anyway, have you already considered some tuning into the new engine if you eventually feel some need for a performance improvement after getting the new engine installed?
Yup, boost/propane if it ever needs more power. It likely won't, though. After I get the engine installed [trying to find a machine shop to recut/drill the flywheel for me now], I'm gonna work on lightening the car [LOL lighten a festiva] and a few other mods while I'm driving it around.
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Hey old friend! I'm selling a truck [F150] later this week to help pay rent and finance this project that ultimately will save me fuel costs in a big way... I'm doing everything in my power to make it come together this time.
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Hey old friend! I'm selling a truck [F150] later this week to help pay rent and finance this project that ultimately will save me fuel costs in a big way... I'm doing everything in my power to make it come together this time.
I know that feeling all to well. Its looks like you are off to a great start.

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If you pull it together you might motivate me to do something with my Escort diesel and feed it at the Chinese restaurant.
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Yup, boost/propane if it ever needs more power.
I'm quite skeptical regarding propane into an IDI.


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After I get the engine installed [trying to find a machine shop to recut/drill the flywheel for me now], I'm gonna work on lightening the car [LOL lighten a festiva] and a few other mods while I'm driving it around.
Lightening a Festiva? Would you be working around body panels made with cardboard and old rags soaked on glue?

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