Tags 1600cc engine mitsubishi modification original saturn idea

After talking with a number of people and giving it much though, I am going to continue with my original idea. My original idea is to keep it mostly original, with only one major change. The changes will mostly be visual, such as a custom paint job. I will add more power, but this will be through modifying the original engine, rather than replacement. The biggest change will be replacing the 4-speed with a 5-speed. That would probably be it, other than the usual replacement of worn-out parts. Although, if I ever got to make my own louvers for it, ...read more

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Tags 1978 78 plymouth arrow alex rockey

I've been thinking about what I should do with the car in the future, in relation to the drive train.
I'd like to give it more power, but I like getting good fuel economy. However, after talking to some guys about this, it might be possible to use a V8 engine and still get good fuel economy. It just dependents on the set up and how one drives.
I'm still not sure though. Should I restore the car to original, with little customization, or should I upgrade the drive train, while making the rest look mostly original?

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