engine building advice

[PanelDeland]

I agree with the engine stuff cooters suggested.Then go to an OD tranny or a gear vendors unit.Tire hieght will make a difference also.Unfortunately you will probably not get very good milage pushing a "wall" down the road.If you are really looking to get a van as efficient as possible you might also consider lowering the suspension a bit to lower wind resistance,maybe a front air dam,use narrow tires to reduce rolling resistance.Unless it's a passenger van a wall behind the seats will enable you to cool it on a lower AC setting.Maybe look into underdrive pulleys to free up some horsepower.
You might also look into whether the extra torque from a stroker might give you a better chance of meeting your goal since you are looking at using it in a heavyvehicle that is only slightly more aerodynamic than a "brick".Volumetric Efficiency is the key to power and making the engine a better "air pump" in the rpm range you need is the key.

[AR15DEFENSE]

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

go to an OD tranny or a gear vendors unit.Tire hieght will make a difference also. Unfortunately you will probably not get very good milage pushing a "wall" down the road.

I agree with this too. low gears are good, skinny tires are good, but I think a van shaped like a door wedge would be best.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

i agree with what all as been said, any pics of the van by chance? and if it has dual head lights you can make a nice intake system using the inside light holes

[crm318]