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Re: TR6 engine conversions

To: Jim Jones <jimjcmo@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 engine conversions
From: Walt Boeninger <walt.boeninger@hp.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:04:31 -0800
I know of a local 6 with a Buick Aluminum V8 in it, I think..
I believe it's the 215 CI from the 60s?

..of course I may be somewhat wrong, and didn't Buick
use the Rover V8?  So maybe this isn't as strange.....

Walt
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Jim Jones wrote:
> 
> Okay. What I was wondering about is whether there are
> any successful engine transplants in the TR6 bay? I'm
> not talking about extreme conversions, like Mike's 454
> big block. I asking about something more balanced,
> more in keeping with the overall performance
> characteristics of the care.
> 
> Some that would seem suitable to me are:
> 
> BMW 2.5 or 3.0 sohc in-line six - too tall for the
> hood?
> 
> Chevy 2.8 or 3.1 ohv V6
> 
> Ford 2.5 dohc Duratc V8 - too wide?
> 
> Nissan 3.0 sohc V6





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