RE: [DML] Engine possibilites

["Darkstar" <darkstarmedia@xxxx>]

the problem youget is that for the possible output of the PRV it's about the
lightest you can get. execpt maybe the aluminum buick V8. chevys are
heavy, you want an all aluminum engine avoid cast iron.

Darkstar

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Strickland [mailto:ihaveanaccount@xxxx]
Sent: February 25, 2003 1:58 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Engine possibilites
>
>
> I think if you are looking at putting 250-350HP in the car you do some
> serious research about:
> 
> frame strength
> replacement transmission parts or perhaps replacement transmissions
> weight added/ handling sacrifices
> afterstock rims/ tires
>
> i think it would be easier (and cheaper) to replace the entire engine
> than trying to build one. No project is ever as smooth or fast as you
> want it to be- I think by the time you are done you will be glad that you
> chose the easier/cheaper route and got stuff done much sooner.
>
> Jim 1537

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