The Ford Barn - View Single Post - project that i am starting want to make this reliable for trips

Tom Wesenberg · 12-17-2011, 08:15 PM

For the life of the engine I like the counterweighted crank. To add a bit of horsepower, I'd add a high compression head. For long drives I'd like a higher rear end ratio, like the 3.27 or add an overdrive. The problem with the overdrive, is the looks and cost.

12-17-2011, 08:15 PM	#9
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: project that i am starting want to make this reliable for trips For the life of the engine I like the counterweighted crank. To add a bit of horsepower, I'd add a high compression head. For long drives I'd like a higher rear end ratio, like the 3.27 or add an overdrive. The problem with the overdrive, is the looks and cost.