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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
i think it looks ace as it is steve tbh
Thank you

Originally Posted by Sticky.
Rebuild the engine and enjoy the car Steve.
Maybe, maybe a change is due

Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Keep the same colour body, ditch the wheels, 600bhp yb with a proper beam/diff/gearbox

And keep some budget for tyres
It already has a proper beam, diff along with a rebuilt gearbox.

Originally Posted by lee2cossies
As above, keep nimbus grey but ditch the wheels. Go for a new engine with a genuine 500hp.
Whats wrong with the wheels, everybody keeps saying change them

Im sure 492bhp at the hubs is a genuine 500bhp all day long

Originally Posted by J1mbo
Build a proper 540/50 engine and enjoy don't change too much in one go you may just dislike it.
I like the colour but a set of wheel would finish it
Not another for a wheel change

Originally Posted by CossieRich
As long as it has an AB07 cam who cares
The cam rocks

Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Dont forget to make sure it does 30mpg

Nothing wrong with wanting power and good mpg.

Originally Posted by Rod-Tarry
Steve
Its what you want bud not what others want. Its an old car so dont spend more than you can easily afford. Avoid anything Cosworth its a money pit a decent V8 mildly tuned will give great results.
You need longevity & reliability or we will have pages & pages of crying again .
Maybe you need to take your own advice as well Rod But you are wise and a V8 has already been thought of for a change.

Originally Posted by Glenn_
Mmmmmmm a massive big fook off V8 with twin turbos sounds good.
Maybe a 32v V8 with a supercharger

Steve
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