I with ya on the gears! I Went from a 2:56 to 3:42's and have regreted it ever since. Also I never really checked my gas mileage before, but it sure seems to go quicker now! I hate listening to my engine scream........ barely keeping up with traffic on the highways.
Keep plowing through the info, you will find what your looking for. And i totally get where you are coming from. Why replace all good, and liked parts (exhaust etc...). If I were to build another engine, this would be the same sort of route I would take. I just cant use 500 hp on the street. And I have no intention of loosing my car and license to show some dummy in a Honda that my car is fast.
I do think one of those Cont 13" converters would suprise you though!
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