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You may be able to get away with it but it is best to avoid parallel battery strings. Consider a string of 2V cells instead.
Get a chart outlining the depth of discharge vs number of charge/ discharged cycles for your batteries. It will show that you will dramatically shorten the life of...
While looking for something else, I found some additional information in "Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines" by Kates and Luck 3rd Ed:
"...Therefore, the improved efficiency obtained with higher compression is not due to the compression itself, but due to the fact that higher compression...
I bought a set from TnJ before the price went up; it is advertised as the "new version" but it isn't the same as the clevite 5818 version I purchased from other vendors (including m35 tom). The TnJ gaskets have a slick, graphite gasket surface while the mahle clevite is more fibrous. Reminds...
I interpreted this as increased compression ratio does not improve efficiency: From Haddad "In practice, the higher the compression ratio, the higher will be the engine friction, leakage, and torque for starting. Thus, diesel engine designers use the lowest compression ratio consistent with...
Based on what I've read, "Gaskets to go" would be the first place I'd check. They will also make one-off MLS but I suspect that the block surface may be too rough.
The braking ability is limited to tire traction. Because of weight transfer, there is more force pushing the front wheels into the pavement. This enables you to use more pressure/ force on the front brakes (compared to rear) and stop faster. A brake system with IDENTICAL brakes all around...