RE: Gears
Thinking ahead is definately a good mantra for late. After going in the direction I am starting to with the car, and learning exactly what I have about these vehicles, it definately pays to think ahead. Just like your post on your gains for the header work, I am definately going to consider saving up and doing the headers WITH the exhaust.
As far as gears are concerened, I was definately leaning towards 4.10s. However, if I ever do supercharge the car, then 4.10s now would be a waste. I also think about things like a posi and tranny rebuilds. What if my tranny does go eventually. To me it's more efficient to wait to have the gears done, and to throw on a cooler at the same time.
I am definately concerned about preserving mileage and making the car as efficient as possible. The 4.10s sound nice, but if and once I do a supercharger, ehh hem...definately down the road...but possible, I won't be driving the Mark as an everyday like I am now...hence I won't be as concerned about mileage.
Pony your advice is great because even small things have gotten me thinking lately. I have a small crack in my hood from the initial autobody work on my car. Tommy wants to fix it for me, but I've been considering the cobra r hood. It's alot of money to shell out on top of what I've done in the immediate, however, if I do go the route I may be in the future, then it will save me money.
Deep thoughts. Tough decisions.
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