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SV: Leyland P76 V8 in Alpine

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Subject: SV: Leyland P76 V8 in Alpine
From: "KJ" <gratz@tystberga.mail.utfors.se>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 09:03:15 +0200
If the Ford 289 is a very tight fit in an Alpine, I don't think the Rover will 
"go well" into the Alpine. It is bigger then the Ford engine.
Kristian J
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>The 4.4 V8 was derived from the Rover 3.5 (used in P5s and P6s) which was
>originally a GM (Buick) motor.  All alloy so nice and light and has also been
>used in Triumph TR7/8s.  Probably go well in an Alpine.
>
>Vic
>
>NO ARCHIVE
>
>"BMT (John Goodby)" wrote:
>
>> Don't forget that the P76 also donated that great 4.4 litre engine to go
>> into Range Rovers and give them some get up and go.
>>
>> I've always wondered how one would go in an Alpine. They put them in MGB's.
>>
>> John Goodby
>> Perth
>> Alpine SV



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