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Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] IMP Coupe

To: Owain Lloyd <owain.lloyd@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] IMP Coupe
From: Larry Mayfield <drmayf@mayfco.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:54 -0800
No, there would be no plans on putting a v8 or even a larger motor in 
the car. Just what came with it, but, modified for more power.   I like 
the idea of a less than 1000 cc engine.

mayf

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204.913 mph flying mile
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On 2/15/2012 11:37 AM, Owain Lloyd wrote:
> Think you guys are missing the beauty here.  How do think it will handle with 
>an engine 4-5 times heavier?
>
> It will be worse in all ways except there will be a spare climax engine for 
>someone else's delight....
>
> On Feb 15, 2012, at 2:23 PM, Larry Mayfield<drmayf@mayfco.com>  wrote:
>
>> Uughh, maybe not, lol... Be no room for me, lol...  I think I could have
>> as much fun with the small motor car as with the turbocharged v8
>> sunbeam.  Cool, it would be for sure!
>>
>> mayf
>>
>> ______________________________
>> drmayf
>> Worlds Fastest Sunbeam, period.
>> 204.913 mph flying mile
>> 210.779 mph exit speed
>>
>>
>> big snip
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