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Old 31st May 2005, 21:59
geoffkirkby geoffkirkby is offline
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Default SPYDER SILVERSTONE.......I'VE GOT ONE!!!!

I own one of the few remaining Silverstones, and YES they are as good as they are reputed to be. I have recently replaced the 2TG 1600 twincam with a 3SGE 2litre 16v Toyota unit but have kept the excellent T50 gearbox. This has entailed bellhousing mods, manifold mods and lots of one off parts to convert this normally FWD engine to RWD. Next on the agenda are 42mm Honda Blackbird carbs to replace the Solexes.. I have machined a two piece manifold from solid and am presently sorting out an airbox. The engine is rated at 173bhp on injection as standard and I feel I should be able to match this figure or even exceed it. The car itself was stored for over 10 years prior to my buying it in December 2003. The chassis is really well engineered, the best I've ever seen. When I first saw the car I just knew I had to have it, even though it was a non runner at the time. I should be going to NEWARK. If you are there come and have a look. Checkout the following link
http://www.totalkitcar.com/tkc_article_92.php

If you were thinking of buying one how much were you prepared to pay??
Cheers for now, GEOFF
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