If you get a decent rebuild, with a few mods which are reasonable at the time, like .090 cam, ratio rockers, possibly a new chip in the ECU, and a 5 speed tranny conversion, you can go anywhere you want - uphill or down, or across the desert - with adequate power AND long engine life.That little engine poops out plenty of power at 3000 rpm to do just about any task. You might not be moving like a ball of fire but it will haul the load and not burn up. The 5 speed will allow good highway speed at a more reasonable rpm than "flying with balls to the wall" to use an old pilots expression. And yet give a good range of operation for mountain climbing. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers
Tom L. Salicos wrote: > > > > >>But I would stick with the WBX. Take care of it, and it will take care >>of you. >> >> >> > > >What if he wants to go uphill sometimes? > > > > > > |
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