My new project. And introduction.

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Ken, as you are on a path to learning, you must first acknowledge the major difference between advice gained from retailers and advice gained from those who have been there done that. Don’t get me wrong, we wouldn’t do well without our suppliers, but they do need to sell their products to survive, which means that some products are sold to those who may have been better off without them. For this reason, seek confirmation from the experts before laying out your hard earned money on parts and systems said to improve your drivability.
I won’t comment on each item you cite for “modernization” in your last post, but suffice it to be said that there’s a lot of money to be spent… or saved by good research.