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Reply to "Finally pulling the trigger!"

 

Blake, congrats on taking the plunge.

I think you've made some good decisions on builders.

I'm curious why Pat Downs recommended the engine size he did. He told me exactly the same thing when I was having an engine built, although I know he's built a ton of 2110's for other Speedster owners.

I was planning on a 2110, but he said, for where I live in California's hot central valley, something a little smaller (which produces a bit less heat) was a better choice. While I ended up using another engine builder, I did stick with a 2024cc - same 90.5 bore as a 2110, but slightly shorter stroke - 78.8 vs. 82. Just curious if this is the same reasoning Pat discussed with you, or if there were other factors.

I opted for a vinyl interior on my VS, by the way, and am very glad I did. A higher quality vinyl is very hard to tell from leather, but is much easier to care for, especially in a car that's open to the weather. After five years and 25,000 miles, seats, dash, and door cards still look new and clean up with soap and a damp sponge.

Cheers!

 

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