In a message dated 7/25/01 12:10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
pythias@pacifier.com writes:
> Hello spridgets,
>
> ah.. good question.. why rebuild a 1098? instead of
> installing the 1275?...
>
> well for one its the original block that came with the
> car.. not that the car will (at least while I have
> it!!!!) be anywhere near concours, or show quality, but
> i AM a perservationist.. .. soooo..
>
>
> also the car is/was such a kick to drive, even as i got
> it, with maybe 25 of the original 42 horses left, that
> simply having it "as new" (maybe a little better.. cam,
> flywheel).. it will seem like a racer "to me"...
>
> i have no plans to compete with the car.. just enjoy
> it.. ..
>
> plus.. even if i DID put in a 1275, IT would have to be
> rebuilt first!?.... added expense!..
>
> lets see... 1275, dual side draft webbers, crossflow
> head, headers, hot cam.. flow bench ported.. aluminium
> flywheel.. .. what do i get.. 125 -> 140 horses.. ?..
>
>
Not really a fair comparison. Bottom line: a stock 1275 will go faster feel
smoother, run cooler, last longer, and cost less to rebuild and maintain than
a 1098. What are you trying to preserve? Since you are going to modify the
engine it won't be original anyway. Why not save it as is? Then you'll
always have the stock motor in original condition. Also, I think the 1098
had over 50 horses.
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