My new 1971 Transporter!

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WestyPop
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skubidoobie wrote:Was wondering if you guys could help me find out if I have original motor, chassis is 2212167852 engine block is U0 360262. Thanks!
Dual port engine was stock for 1971. However, all other things being equal, single ports will give more low-rpm torque and net you better fuel mileage. A trade-off, because if you rev it up over 4000rpm, the dual ports will find some more power!

87RON is supposed to be headed to $4. per gallon by end of summer; around SoCal it will probably be there by mid-June! So the single ports make some good sense if one has a consistently good link between the right foot & the cranial computer... unless your family owns a gas station!

J.R.
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