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Re: To swap or not to swap

To: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
Subject: Re: To swap or not to swap
From: Mark Holbrook <rolling_rock_12@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:37:48 -0800 (PST)
I would stay with Triumph engines, but that's just
cause I love the sound of those in line sixes.  I
can't find another engine out there that comes close
to that distinct Triumph sound.  What type of V6?
Mark
--- Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org> wrote:
> Anyone out there with opinions on the
> pros and cons of a V6 engine/transmission swap
> vs. a TR6 "stroker" upgrade on a Mk III GT6 engine,
> please let me hear from you. I want a 140 HP engine
> upgrade on a frame off restoration I'm working on;
> its a 1973
> GT6. It's beginning to sound like it would be
> cheaper to
> use the V6 idea.  Thanks!
> Larry
> 
> 

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