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    Quote Originally Posted by Ascinder View Post
    One question though. Why use small ones?
    Don't Be Silly !!

    It should (needs) blend with the lines of the vehicle & be aesthetically pleasing
    Besides any bigger is just overkill!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ibmx2 View Post
    Don't Be Silly !!

    It should (needs) blend with the lines of the vehicle & be aesthetically pleasing
    Besides any bigger is just overkill!!!!
    Do you know who you're saying that to?

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    Besides any bigger is just overkill!!!!
    What is that? Something that exists with leprechauns, unicorns, and honest politicians?
    The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on me.

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    Another option - reduce weight! Take out the rear seat and space-saver spare tire/wheel - that's gotta be close to 80 pounds! Put some lighter wheels and tires on too - reducing "rotating weight" is BIG; 1 pound of rotating weight reduced is equivalent to 3 pounds of "body" weight. Aluminum driveshaft(s), more rotating weight loss...

    Finally, if you REALLY wanna do it up, gank the four wheel drive setup; I gotta believe that getting rid of that heavy front differential, x-fer case, etc. would really make a difference. Convert to an aluminum V8 with a stout transmission and two wheel drive; dump that rascal about 4-5 inches, and start cruising the stoplights...

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    Here's an idea for ya:

    http://allisonengines.com/

    Sounds like Ascinder can give you some tips on the tight fit.
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    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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