the main "restriction" of the spree is it's lack of a variable transmission and lack of aftermarket gearing. do all the engine work you want, you'll have little to no gain on the top end. it will just get there quicker. my spree is only 1-2 mph faster than a good running stock, non-iowa, domed piston spree.(there are a few variants of the spree engine

) but from a dead stop, i will end up over 1/8 mile ahead before the stocker will reach top speed.
the known, proven ways to make a spree engine faster: a bigger rear tire, modifications to the drive system through pully modification and a different belt, and making the engine rev higher. but due to the fact that the drive ratio is fixed, you will lose bottom end to gain top end.
