Danny,
Thanks for the GREAT information!! My most recent experience was over 20 years ago with a really sloooooooow bracket car (454 Suburban - Orca, the White Whale

).
The motor in the wagon now is an unknown quantity, the only thing I'm sure of is that it run's, just not how well. I'll try the 5.38's for now, and when I have a good motor I can always change them.
Thanks again!!
Lew