[Dan Mc Intyre]

RBS - I'm in La Crosse

Hi Ryan...
You've got some good suggestions. However. I like the retro look of the lights I have now. I might find one of those units that is like a replacement sealed beam but uses a Halogen bulb to keep the "classic" look.

It already has spacers in it now. To me, it doesn't look like they can go much wider, but I guess I really don't know how close they can get spaced out toward the fender lip. But the conversion is steel.

I'm going to keep it NA, but I am constantly mulling over what will be done to it. At times I think I'll keep it a 2.7 and make it RS spec. Other times I think I'd like to get a 3.0 core and build a 3.2 short stroke. An extra .5 liter can't be all bad! It just seems like cheap 3.0 cores are pretty scarce. For the cost of a 3.0 core, I could buy a set of PMO's or get a good start on the tranny. Of course, Mike Bonkalski (sp?...sorry Mike) has a nice looking ITB conversion kit using Megasquirt & TWM. I've been having wet dreams about that set up! THen again, TRE gave me a good idea for a 200 hp 2.7 using a 3.0 CIS set up. Decisions, decisions.

I believe '74 was the last year for the 7:31, so I believe I have an 8:31 in it now. I was asking about what the benefits are of changing to a 7:31 and the reviews were mixed. It appears that the final drive ratio is about the same with wither r/p. So if you put a 7:31 into an 8:31 box without changing gears, first is really low gear. I think I'll leave it at 8:31 and change 2,3 & 4 to get them "close ratio". I'll leave 5th as is.

At least that's the plan for now. It'll probably change some tomorrow. So, I'm not in a real hurry now. Sooner or later, if I think on it long enough, I'll figure it all out.