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From:	phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
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Subject: Re:  engine swaps
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Date:	Wed, 21 Feb 90 08:51:28 EST
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>
>    Speaking of bizarre engine swaps, I saw a porsche 914 with a chevy V8
>    for sale in the want ads last week.
>
> I once saw an MG TD with a Chrylser V8 & Torqueflite transmission...
>
> ...complete with pushbutton controls for the trans. on the dashboard.
>
> - Ralph
>
There used to be a shop in California, I think, that made a specialty
of 914 V8s.  They used the stock transaxles and cautioned their
customers to be gentle in first gear.
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