Horsepower with mileage options

Start a new thread..."what are your build specs, mileage and performance"
..i'm betting there are small cam,14 " tire combinations out there that will get lots of rubber and 20 mpg!
He's not going to get 20 mpg in the type of driving mentioned - not even with a slant 6. The new goal is now not getting worse than it has witrh more pep, and that's doable.

I definitely think handling should be on the list of improvements.
Yes. With more pep, good stopping and turning are a great idea. Factory front sway bar is a minimum.