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Re: Triumph Spitfire Conversions

To: Dean Dashwood <DDashwood@softwright.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Triumph Spitfire Conversions
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:27:39 -0700


Dean Dashwood wrote:

> Pretty much the same as a 5th gear - reduced engine speed at high road
> speeds gives less noise, better fuel economy, less engine/gearbox wear.
> Also, if you have a J-type, it gives you funny little switch on your
> gear-stick so people can ask "what's that?"

It also applies to MkIV and early 1500 D-types!

Joe

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