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Re: [TR] TR8 V8 experience

To: Philip Ethier <pethier7@gmail.com>, dunscomb@chch.planet.org.nz
Subject: Re: [TR] TR8 V8 experience
From: DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:47:40 -0700 (PDT)
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Google search Rover V8 replacement engine companies.  You will find informa=
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> On 09/21/2024 5:53 AM PDT Philip Ethier <pethier7@gmail.com> wrote:
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> TR8 engines are all-alloy, unlike a Stag.
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> On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 11:18=E2=80=AFPM <dunscomb@chch.planet.org.nz mai=
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> > Hi there, anyone with any knowledge of running these V8 TR8's?
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> > I am looking at one locally, it is running the Holley 390 carb not SU's
> > I know they have alloy heads so corrosion can be a problem
> > Any advice would be appreciated
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> > Cheers
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> > Alan
> > TS 3612  (TR2)
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> > AW & LJ Dunscombe
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      Hi there, anyone with any knowledge of running these V8 TR8's?
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      <br>I am looking at one locally, it is running the Holley 390 carb no=
t SU's
      <br>I know they have alloy heads so corrosion can be a problem
      <br>Any advice would be appreciated
      <br>
      <br>Cheers
      <br>
      <br>Alan
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