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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine View Post
    Or maybe just tune the old engine properly.
    The 80s "E" editions were published at 60mpg at 55 mph
    true, but people are pretty experimental with their mini's.. the new engined have more gears, power, torque etc.
    there is a twin engined tover V8 powered model local to me not for fuel economy i say..
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    For sure clutch ... hwo about 4wd sprint lightweight special



    Also back in 75 rallied a Mini with a FORD x-flow

    THE thing to do now is keep the mini block and bottom end and fit x-flow heads with big valves and ported. SERIOUS performance !!
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