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Tom Wesenberg · 12-16-2013, 01:19 PM

I agree that oversized valves and intakes are not needed. My stock engine will run as fast as I want to go, but I don't like to run an engine at it's limit, so if I wanted to drive 55 or 60 for long periods I'd install an overdrive or higher speed rear end.

Counterweights are such a benefit to the life of the babbit, so I'd go with them. A 5.5 head should increase efficiency, so I'd go for that also.

12-16-2013, 01:19 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: What constitutes a good Touring Motor? I agree that oversized valves and intakes are not needed. My stock engine will run as fast as I want to go, but I don't like to run an engine at it's limit, so if I wanted to drive 55 or 60 for long periods I'd install an overdrive or higher speed rear end. Counterweights are such a benefit to the life of the babbit, so I'd go with them. A 5.5 head should increase efficiency, so I'd go for that also.