Been running my truck for a few years welded f/R No problems. I put a V8 in the truck recently and still don't have any problems. Of course I don't run it on the street that much anymore but I did when it was a 22R and welded F/R Never had a problem. If you are two hours from Uwharrie where are you? I am about 3 hours from Uwhariie went there last year try the Daniel trail. I live in Salem, VA.