Not new some Chap already did this. More of a challenge to make serious
horsepower out of the original installation. On the same scale 1725cc should
give 145hp without the nose heavy handling penalty. see "Mr Minx"
http://www.sa.hillman.org.au/MrMinx.htm for how it is done :-)
Keith
55 Californian
57 Rapier
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
To: "Alpine, Message" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 2:31 AM
Subject: Untimate Alpine Motor Swap
> I just saw an article that said Ford will be selling a new crate 5.0
> Liter engine (FI and OHC) that will bolt into any vintage 5-L powered
> car. It produces 420-hp for less than $15,000. (Only $14,995)
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