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| 03/09/2007 3:20 PM |
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A popular topic in the past has been power plant choices. I personally view the engine in my Classic as a component which will need replacement a few more times over the lifespan of the coach. I was just wondering what people thought might be their "ideal" powerplant.
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Steven Webster
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guy99
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| 03/09/2007 4:00 PM |
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| Non-polluting diesel |
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COOPERHAWK
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| 03/09/2007 6:19 PM |
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I think my diesel will give me more
that half a million miles so doubt I will ever have to replace
it. I think that's the way to go.
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bobchevy89
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| 03/09/2007 8:52 PM |
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| I'll say modified . carb exhaust ignition |
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85/345
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| 03/09/2007 9:00 PM |
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definitely a diesel
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Brian Paden
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Balrgn
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| 03/11/2007 6:38 AM |
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| Modified Stock. I like the oldies |
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cabanaboy86
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| 04/02/2007 3:33 AM |
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| A Dodge 413 with electronic ignition, high perf plugs/wires, port feul injection, 10:1 compression ratio, headers, dual exhaust, 6spd over/under drive 727 transmission, high stall lock up torque converter, nd maybe a supercharger. |
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Airstream345
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| 04/02/2007 7:48 AM |
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| cabanaboy86...welcome to the site. Sounds like a nice powerplant. What's it wrapped in? |
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Steven Webster
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Steve
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Alva Florida
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| 08/06/2007 3:05 PM |
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Try installing a set of roller rockers with increased ratio to add up to .040" lift at the valve. This does wonders for decreasing heat as well as helping the engine breathe.
Something I just discovered with exhaust systems install an "X" pipe kit from summit racing & increase HP, torque & drivability & really changes the exhaust note to a sweet sound.
I have more for later but must go for now. Have a LOT of trick engine mods & some transmission info also. |
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Gon Mad
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| 10/16/2007 9:18 AM |
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| I will go with bored engine Plus the works( ignition ,headers etc. & go with super or turbocharged fuel injection |
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