Possible Engine Upgrades

Son of Norway wrote:
I would also get a compression and leak-down test, along with a basic tune up. I believe that a stock 454 has enough power for a 34' motor home for average use. My HR has adequate acceleration and cruises comfortably at highway speeds. However, I don't tow with it, and when I drive it in the mountains I know that I'm going to wind up in second or even first gear.

Miles

Ii have not done a compression test and probably won't unless there are other symptoms that would make be believe I have that kind of problem. The motor starts instantly, runs good, no burning of oil, no missing and accelerates fine up to 55, then will run up to 65 but is pooping out up there, lack of power. Like I said 230hp, that's 1/2 ton pickup power