Builder Spotlight
June 2012 Issue
Efficient Engines
With fuel so dear, what can be done to squeeze the most out of your engine at rebuild time?
There are many ways to increase an engine’s efficiency when rebuilding. Tom Wilson reviews the options, along with the costs involved and the expected returns.
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