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Re: High revs

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Subject: Re: High revs
From: "Irv Korey" <emanteno@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 06:46:43 -0500
> From: Paul Richardson <Paul-Richardson@cyberware.co.uk>

> I've recently been told (from a very reliable source) that 'rumour' has
it
> that somewhere in the States there's a TR6 engine that revs to 8500! To
say
> the least, I feel that there's more chance of Lord Nelson getting his eye
> back than a six revving to 8500 - unless it's got a Porsche 910 engine!!?

> 
> Have any of my FOT pals heard the same 'rumours'? 

Someone once told me that J K Jackson's TR6 could do 8000 rpm, and from the
sound of it, it may be true. It is one awesome TR6. I swear I saw him lift
a front wheel on acceleration on a standing start at Roebbling Road at the
VTR Convention.

Irv

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