Just when I thought this list was getting boring I say something and
another controversy gets started. First of all, I didn't mean anything
derogatory about Tiger conversions, replicas or whatever. My comments
where made in a 'tongue-in-cheek', joking manner. I own an Alpine
conversion, it was built by Jensen on contract from Rootes, its called
a Sunbeam Tiger. Installing a v8 in small sports car is a lot of work
and I greatly respect the engineering skill and dedication of someone
who makes it work. In my past I've encountered a few conversions that
were not so successful, a Corvette small block in an Austin Healy, 350
Chevy in a MGB, and my favorite, Ford 427 in a Tiger. If you have been
on this list long enough you would have read about Jim Barrett(?) and
the amount of work he did to install a Ford 351 in his Tiger. So guys,
I have nothing against Alpine/Tiger conversions and didn't mean to get
anyone upset. Live long and prosper... It's been real... See you on
the other side...bye for now...
Jeff
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