Hello Jeepy,
Just out of curiosity, what is it about the xflow that you find objectionable? Lack of power? Maintenance?

The reason I ask is that I've just purchased a 711M crossflow block with the intention of replacing my 1.5 pre-crossflow motor with it.

From what I've read these crossflow engines can be easily upgraded (cam, pistons, sport exhaust, etc.) to 110 hp or so. That would certainly be adequate for my needs, but now I'm thinking I may be going down the wrong path. Is there something I'm missing?

Warren