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Old 12 June 2009, 12:37   #1
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Re engining a 5.5m...

... From a rather elderly 135 V6 to a newish of the same flavour.

Seems like a lot of motor, should prove for an exhilarating experience!
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I found my 90 on my 5.7 was quite enough!
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That rib has the worlds thinest windscreen!!

Is it any good at keeping the driver dry?

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That rib has the worlds thinest windscreen!!

Is it any good at keeping the driver dry?

Chris
I cant see it would be, there are a couple around like that though. I think I would end up peering round it.
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