----- Original Message -----
From: "oliver" <oliverconnect@yahoo.com>
To: <XJ6SOVEREIGN@aol.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: Build certificates
> many people put v8's in jags, but that's because those cars are low on
> reliability.
>
> i'm sure you are tired of hearing from listers saying please don't do it,
> but i want to chime in and say "please don't do it."
>
> XJ6SOVEREIGN@aol.com wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone knows of another source besides British Motor
> Heritage for a build certificate. They were unable to read my commision #
> data
> on the microfilm, they said it was to blurry. Any thoughts on a V8
> conversion,
> pros and cons would be appreciated also. I've been thinking about
> installing
> a 289ci in a TR2. The car needs a total restoration, so I was just toying
> with the idea.
> Joe Calandriello
> 54 TR2
Joe-
I agree with XJ6, with so few TR2's left, it would be a shame to
transplant a V8 into it. Just my opinion.......
Tim Hutchisen
71 TR6
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