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    Gabs replied to the thread Engine.
    Good to know Paulcalf and thanks for the info in your feedback.
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    Gabs reacted to paulcalf's post in the thread Engine with Like Like.
    My 1776 was fine with a stanard gear box. 185/65R15 tyres. I only went for a gear box with different ratios when i installed a 2110cc...
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    Gabs reacted to naskeet's post in the thread Engine with Like Like.
    One can also reduce engine revs at a given true road speed, by substituting larger diameter wheels & tyres. Some 16 inch wheels with...
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    Gabs replied to the thread Engine.
    Fallingoffalot, what sort of cost If you don’t mind me asking. Not desperate on a new box so a plan may be end of next year until I take...
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    Gabs reacted to fallingoffalot's post in the thread Engine with Like Like.
    Should have said, got mine from Rich Walklate, and it was an exchange.
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    Gabs replied to the thread Engine.
    Did you just buy the box or go for an install as well Ben72Bay. I have looked as some flier on vw air-cooled as would want an exchange...
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    Gabs reacted to Ben72Bay's post in the thread Engine with Like Like.
    Fascinating thread to read through. I went 1776 with a Freeway Flyer. Seems happy enough on the motorway! With hind site think I...
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    Gabs replied to the thread Engine.
    Thanks K@rlos. Where is he located ? Another name is John walklett which someone mentioned on the late bay forum.
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    Gabs reacted to K@rlos's post in the thread Engine with Like Like.
    You won’t go any faster, it will still only cruise at 60 due to the rpm. you’ll just get there quicker. Any reasonable increase in power...
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    Gabs reacted to fallingoffalot's post in the thread Engine with Like Like.
    Nice job mate. A bit late to the original discussion re: 1776 worth it, I personally think it is, but that's coz mine came with one, the...
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    Gabs replied to the thread Engine.
    I will look at a box next year but will be interesting to see how it performs on a standard stock box and agree going from 40hp to...
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    Gabs reacted to ozziedog's post in the thread Engine with Like Like.
    Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,tidy,,bang tidy bud :)
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    Gabs reacted to creationblue's post in the thread Spring Valley Bus meets Corvair with Like Like.
    Due to Nick @ CJ Motors being hospitalised recently with a hand infection (hopefully now on the mend) the drums are yet to be fitted...
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    Someone’s worked some magic as I can see the link now...
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    Gabs replied to the thread Engine.
    Whilst I’m now waiting for my engine build to take place decided to add all my wiring for VDO gauges in the engine bay and felt tape the...
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