While looking through the Haynes manual I bought in preparation for
spitfire ownership, I noticed that each of the three engines had at
least two versions. It looks like all the 1500s imported to North
America (where I am) are the same, but what about the 1147 and 1296
versions? The manual lists "high compression" and "low compression".
Were both versions brought into the US? California? Can I tell which
is which by the engine numbers? Any strong feelings about which engine
to look for?
Thanks again for all the help,
Mark Gardner
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