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- From: hinz@picard.med.ge.com (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987)
- Subject: Re: Electronic ignition?
- Message-ID: <1992Nov12.061503.1849@mr.med.ge.com>
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- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 92 06:15:03 GMT
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- Dave Williams (dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us) wrote:
- :
- : The Spitfire engine is distinctly agricultural - long stroke, small
- : bearings, small ports and valves, wimpy main caps and rods, etc. The
- : transmission ain't so hot either. If the car develops serious engine or
- : trans trouble, you might want to consider simply dropping in one of the
- : newer Japanese twincam fours with a five speed. I had spec'd out a swap
- : before some geek knocked on my door and asked if the car was for sale,
- : then made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
-
- I'm relieved to hear that the "geek" saved a wonderful car from being
- valdalized & debased.
-
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- Dave Hinz - Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer's. Obviously.
- Don't blame me; I voted for Perot! hinzd@picard.med.ge.com
- SAAB - Because you get what you pay for. Pherrets are Phun!!!
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