trying to hot rod them is like topping a cow pie with whip cream---might look appealing but if you dip into one they are still excrement.
An excruciating, yet accurate description!
I'm in the process of applying some whip cream myself... will try not to taste more than the surface, yuck! Live and learn i guess.
The Atlas engine idea sounds intriguing. Maybe someone will quit their day job to sell sell carb adapters & accessories for it!