In a message dated 02/04/2004 1:54:32 PM Pacific Standard Time,
shiples@comcast.net writes:
>Let me add that he is building this as a street car, NOT a vintage
>racer so age, authenticity or country of origin is not important. What
>he is looking for is over 100 hp (when properly rebuilt and tuned) in a
>reliable, easy to service and obtain parts for, engine and a
>transmission with nicely spaced gearing, all synchro and hopefully a 5
>speed.
>
>Well friends, bury me with ideas and opinions..........
Call me an iconoclast, but for a Super 7 sized car, I can think of nothing
better than a Mazda Miata engine and 5 speed. Around 140 bhp, dead reliable,
passes emissions tests......what's not to like?
Bill
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