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Subject:Re: 911 in vw
From:Thom Fitzpatrick
Date:Thu, 02 May 1996 06:58:36 -0700

>friend of mine races Porches and has a 72 911 fuel injected flat six for 
>sale $1500, but I think I can get it for $1200 or $1000. So I can 
>mostlikely cover most of the cost with the money from the other engine. The 
>engine is fine with a little work needed my frind will do for free. I just
>wonder if I can simplly swap the engines with maybe a few simple ajustments or 

You will have some major fun putting that engine in, and evenmore fun later
on when you need parts for it.  I had a 911 for 6 years; the most reliable
car I've ever owned, but also the most expensive when I did fix it.  Unless
you have long green handy, I'd shy away.

Thom Fitzpatrick
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