[Tigers] It's all Steve Laifman's fault

[csx2282]

Yes, I'm aware of this history, but if it runs like a Brit engine and if it 
leaks like a Brit engine, it's a Brit engine.

Roland

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Zeni" <tigger at missiongranite.com>
To: "csx2282" <csx2282 at sonic.net>; "tiger" <tigers at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] It's all Steve Laifman's fault


> Gary is technically correct.  The rover v8 started out as the olds 215
> rocket v8 in the early 60's and was licensed to rover which then was known
> as the rover v8 and was put in the TR8.  So the basis is actually american
> with english modifications over the years/
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "csx2282" <csx2282 at sonic.net>
> To: <garywinblad at comcast.net>
> Cc: "tigers" <tigers at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] It's all Steve Laifman's fault
>
>
>> Close Gary, but no banana!
>>
>> The TR8 engine is a British Rover 3.5L fuel injected V8.  My son still 
>> has
> the
>> car, though his year old twin sons currently take fun priority.
>>
>> And sorta back on topic, the 306HP Hi-Po setup includes a high rise 
>> intake
>> manifold with a Model 4150C ( R-3259_1 AAS) 715 CFM four barrel.
>>
>> Roland
>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>
>>   Not many know this but:
>>   Roland's son is a real chip off the ol block..  he has (or had?) a
>>   british sports car with american V8.   Poor kids now adays can't
>>   have a magnificent Tiger or Cobra, he has a TR8, STILL a
>>   GREAT car!!
>>
>>   Gary
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