Budget Build 5.9 for a 71 Scamp
I'd like:
- Around 300 hp
What's magic about 300 @ say 5200rpm?
How often are you going there?
What gears are in your Scamp?
My guess is 2.73s. If that's true, yur looking at 5000= 57mph in First; and 96mph in Second. never mind 140 in Direct.
In First gear, there is little to no wind resistance, so all that power more or less goes to tirespin.
You said;
I want to make something that has good torque but is fairly civilize and super reliable.
Then leave the engine alone.
For low-speed/ low rpm performance, just install a 2800 convertor, a Sure-Grip, some SlapperBars, maybe some sportier gears, and call it done.