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Re: Sunbeam Alpine Conversions...

To: yeebot@aol.com, british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Sunbeam Alpine Conversions...
From: "TeriAnn Wakeman" <twakeman@apple.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 14:38:12 -0800
In message <9312231705.tn71643@aol.com>  writes:
> Lemme just first say how great this forum has been and how I wish I had
> access years and years ago when I was going it alone busting knuckles and
> calling tow trucks for my Sunbeam, Triumph and other. (end of rant)
> 
> OK, I've heard of people converting their Alpines to "Tigers" by installing
> their own 260, 289, etc. And  have heard about "RotoRooters"(Mazda RX-7
> engines). I've got an Alpine which needs a complete overhaul and I'm thinking
> about having some fun. Since I'm only contemplating it at this stage, money
> and time aren't really problems. The only problem is I've only HEARD is about
> these conversions. Haven't seen any or talked to folks who've owned/done
> them. Anyone out there with any stories, ideas on interesting engine/tranny
> swaps?
> 
> TIA/Happy Holidays!
> Mike Yee
> Yeebot@aol.com

Mike,
There's more to a Tiger than stripes and a 260 V8. If memory serves me, it has a
different transmission, drive shaft, rear axle, and beefier suspension.

Well, I suppose if I can occasionally think of droping a Triumph TR engine into 
my BGT, you can think about a Japanese engine in your Alpine.

Take care,

TeriAnn


TeriAnn Wakeman             One of these days, I'll be old enough that
twakeman@apple.com          people will stop calling me crazy and start
LINK: TWAKEMAN              calling me eccentric.
408-974-2344        TR3A - TS75519L, MGBGT - GHD4U149572G, 109 - 164000561



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