well, I'd change the gears.. even for normal driving... with a stock converter, you will not be happy with the was it accelerates..and the gears will help the mileage.. less throttle to get going.. smaller cam would be better too, give more bottom end torque..
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84 convt,'95 302, performer
3.55's, underdrives shorties
14.49@94,2.03 60ft
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