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Reply to "How do you make it rain in California?... buy a speedster."

OK...So this is what I have for gears. 4:12 R&P ...1st is 3.78...2nd is 2.06, 3rd is 1.26. and 4th is .82......Engine is a CB Builders Performance 2110 cc Kit.  Dyno- tested at 136H.P.@5861rpm....It really "Hauls the Freight" when I want to play stoplight to stoplight with some other willing drivers. It's what I planned my gearing for,  but also to have an overdrive for when my wife and I just want to cruise.  Mountains are an issue.  It seems that the difference between 3 and 4 is an issue with a lot of us. That choice has to be made with each of us as to how, where, and when we will be driving our cars most of the time.   OK ...So stoplight to stoplight is what I do the most of here in So Cal, and then Cruising. I'm happy with my choice and it fits my needs... BUT ....that means that I have to shift more or rev higher in the mountains. I can live with that and I really have enjoyed the 2500 or so, miles on "Rhonda" so far.

Another comment....On this engine, (CB Kit) I also bought and installed Total Seal piston rings. The Total Seal ring kit for my 2110 is only the oil control ring...(the lowest one on the piston). WHAT a Difference !  I have virtually no blow-by evidence in my breather box ! If I take off a hose from my breather box and connect it to my Manometer, I get little or no reading ! The water lifts but doesn't go over  1/4 "! ...Does anyone of you out there have any experience with Total Seal Rings good or bad??

I'm going to the Finals of the Winternationals at Pomona FairGrounds tomorrow. I still love feeling the concussion and eye-watering seconds as the Top Fuelers blast by while controlling the explosion of Nitro Glycerin to their advantage !

I have been to every Winternational Event since 1966....Comments please.....Bruce

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