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Old 06-26-2008, 12:12 AM
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Re: US Vendors With Triumph Herlad Parts?

Having had both the 1147 and lots of Spitfire 1500s over the years, I
can say with some level of experience that as much as I like the 1500,
the 1147 is a more reliable engine. Way understressed compared to the 1500.

My $.02 worth
Dan

Amphicarbudd wrote:

Quote:
> unless you intend to have a garage queen now is the time to put in a
> 1500cc engine and do all the upgrade you can to try and make this sows
> ear halfway reliable-------------there is a reason this jewell is one
> of the 10 worst cars ever made,
>
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