Yes, I'm aware of this history, but if it runs like a Brit engine and if it
leaks like a Brit engine, it's a Brit engine.
Roland
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Zeni" <tigger@missiongranite.com>
To: "csx2282" <csx2282@sonic.net>; "tiger" <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] It's all Steve Laifman's fault
> Gary is technically correct. The rover v8 started out as the olds 215
> rocket v8 in the early 60's and was licensed to rover which then was known
> as the rover v8 and was put in the TR8. So the basis is actually american
> with english modifications over the years/
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "csx2282" <csx2282@sonic.net>
> To: <garywinblad@comcast.net>
> Cc: "tigers" <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] It's all Steve Laifman's fault
>
>
>> Close Gary, but no banana!
>>
>> The TR8 engine is a British Rover 3.5L fuel injected V8. My son still
>> has
> the
>> car, though his year old twin sons currently take fun priority.
>>
>> And sorta back on topic, the 306HP Hi-Po setup includes a high rise
>> intake
>> manifold with a Model 4150C ( R-3259_1 AAS) 715 CFM four barrel.
>>
>> Roland
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> Not many know this but:
>> Roland's son is a real chip off the ol block.. he has (or had?) a
>> british sports car with american V8. Poor kids now adays can't
>> have a magnificent Tiger or Cobra, he has a TR8, STILL a
>> GREAT car!!
>>
>> Gary
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