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Old 03-26-2021, 06:52 PM   #6
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Default Re: Mitchell OD with touring engine

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Originally Posted by Mike Peters View Post
I have run a Borg Warner OD for years with a stock engine. The Borg OD is a 33% increase. It pulled a bit hard, IMO. The engine was never quite up to the task. Then I installed a 26% Mitchell and all was well. and the engine now handles it well, 50 MPH is no longer a challenge. A 36% OD, to me is pushing any engine with only 3 main bearings. If your present 26% OD is working well, then maybe you you stay with that? Just my opinion.
This is on a different car, and should be pushing close to 60hp.
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