I used to tow my H16 with an '86 S10 2.3L. I then switched to a VW Passat 1.8L turbo. It was a huge improvement. But, when I bought my TheMightyHobie18 I noticed that the entire hull stuck out past my car. It kills my milage, but it tows very well.

It sound like you may have gotten a lemon.

Nick

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'84 H16
'82 H18 Magnum
'74 Pearson 30
St. Louis, MO