Your first question is how deep are your pockets? First performance upgrade I always recommend is a counterweighted crank and a balance on the rotating assembly. Even in a 1600 this is excellent for a smoother running engine that will run all day long. A 1776 is a great choice, easy on the budget. If you go much beyond a 1776 then stock heads start to become a limiting factor, etc. Cams are always a good discussion point too. In a bus, I always like a cam that has more midrange for freeway speeds. When you're choosing a cam, what kind of rockers are you running stock? 1.4s? 1.5s? That adds up quickly. So, how deep are your pockets? -----Original Message----- >From: Brian Denning <i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Jul 26, 2006 8:37 AM >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [tcb] motor discussion: > >so it has been quiet here for a while now so i decided to start a real >discussion not a brian messed up and forgot to tighten the axle nut >discussion. > >so here goes: > >i just aquired a dual releif case. my goal is to eventually with time and >money build a nice, carry the bus and it's shit around at 70-75 mph without >having to swap trannies type of motor. now i know folks have talked about >1835's vs. 1776's and i have heard some talk about 1914's. i know this it >should probalby be a stroker, after that i am lost. i don't really want dual >carbs because i want it to look somewhat stock. no denis, no mega squirt >either. i am thinking some sort of progressive carb. i know i will run an >external cooler and filter, probably the filter i have. i know it will have >a doghouse cooler also. so here is the big questions: > >what kind of heads? >what kind of rockers? >what kind of stroke? >what kind of bore? >what kind of fuel pump? >what kind of carb? >what kind of oil pump? >am i crazy? > >again i don't want a big dogg performer like what is in will's DC. what do >you all recommend? > >Discuss: > >_________________________________________________________________ >Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > >