[larrys40]

Brent I totally agree…. The health of the engine is the major element and key. Many folks don’t realize how well they can and should be power wise when properly rebuilt, tuned, etc.

When I work in cars to whip then into shape it is a night and day difference when done.
I am a fan of keeping the rpm’s down a bit for a number of reasons. Vibration, water pump, distributor, and you can talk to your passenger better when it’s not screaming at 55-60. My town sedan engine has quite a few miles on it but still can run that easily without overdrive.
Many feel that their cars can’t do over 45…. And honestly in today’s traffic they need to on certain roads. Around here we can’t cross over the rivers without being on the highway as there is no other way.

With a healthy engine a 3.54 should be fine in just about any A in my opinion.
Larry