For sure I would just save the current engine and put in whatever else you desire that has aggressive HP that matches the GT5S appearance. Exactly why I bought my converted 73 GT5S to avoid the weak engine and avoid CA smog checks yet still have the super aggressive design to run with the bad boys.
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