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>From: Craig Smith[SMTP:CraigS@iewc.com]
>Sent: 19 July 1999 15:44
>To: Dean Dashwood; 'tr6'; 'spitfires@autox.team.net'; 'Mostrom, Paul'
>Subject: RE: Triumph Spitfire Conversions
>
>I don't have the OD in mine, I am not planning on doing much highway driving
>so I don't see a need personally. What if any improvement does it have for
>street driving?
>
>
Pretty much the same as a 5th gear - reduced engine speed at high road
speeds gives less noise, better fuel economy, less engine/gearbox wear.
Also, if you have a J-type, it gives you funny little switch on your
gear-stick so people can ask "what's that?"
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