- 1. A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 14:02:00 -0700
- I thought this was odd... and these guys are in charge of MG's future? and what are they talking about, "legendary 6 series"? I can't say that I'd consider the 633 "legendary"... (maybe the 328...).
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01119.html (8,238 bytes)
- 2. Re: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: Nina Barton <ninab@scoresheet.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 18:57:22 -0700
- . . .Indeed, Milberg summed the Z9 up thus: "We've tried to Diesel?? With me that equates with verrrry slow acceleration. Haven't driven many, but they seem like slugs going up hills. Good luck BMW,
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01148.html (7,497 bytes)
- 3. Re: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 10:45:54 -0500
- Hey Nina, you're behind the times. You need a ride in one of the current diesel pickups, i.e.a Ford powerstroke or Dodge Cummins. They will haul.
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01177.html (7,790 bytes)
- 4. RE: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 09:04:36 -0700
- Next chance to meet up I will give you a ride in my Dodge, Cummins powered pickup. Once the torque converter locks up, 28lbs of turbo boost will push you back in your seat. There are diesels out the
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01181.html (7,402 bytes)
- 5. Re: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: James Nazarian Jr <James.Nazarian@Colorado.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 14:15:49 -0600 (MDT)
- New VW TDI engines are very quick, but why bother? James Nazarian '71 B roadster '74 BGT bastardization with big aluminum heart :) '63 Buick 215 cubic inch 'heart'
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01207.html (7,914 bytes)
- 6. Re: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 15:23:17 -0700
- Yeah, that's right... diesels belong in trucks. At least I haven't seen any MGB-Olds Diesel V8 conversions... Susan and John Roper had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mount
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01220.html (8,205 bytes)
- 7. RE: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 15:59:11 -0700
- I'm just waiting till my Dodge truck wears out. I've already stuffed a Ford V6 in a BGT, now I'm doing a Rover V8. Next..... Cummins 5.9L turbo diesel into a Midget?????? the mind boggles. Kelvin
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01225.html (9,075 bytes)
- 8. Re: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 1999 03:19:27 -0400
- Back during the fuel crisis Rover tested several 215 engines converted to diesel operation
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01237.html (7,126 bytes)
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