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rocky_679
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« on: August 16, 2015, 01:50:35 PM »
Is it just me or do you guys get frustrated at not being able to go to the local shop an purchase parts off the shelf, i know being a classic car its harder to get parts, maybe i should go modern, however i love the look of the super mirafiori twin cam an dont want to change it... Undecided
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2015, 06:25:25 PM »
Quote from: rocky_679 on August 16, 2015, 01:50:35 PM
Is it just me or do you guys get frustrated at not being able to go to the local shop an purchase parts off the shelf, i know being a classic car its harder to get parts, maybe i should go modern, however i love the look of the super mirafiori twin cam an dont want to change it... Undecided

That's it in a nutshell, go modern and have, almost, no problem getting parts. Go classic and suffer a little Wink. Do you really want to be boring mainstream or like being different ?.

For a second car deffo classic Grin.
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2015, 01:12:57 PM »
I just may have to go the ford pint way as the parts are more accessible thos i love the look an style of the super mirafiori im just struggling with a gearbox bell housing 
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2015, 03:36:26 PM »
This is why I went down the modern route(Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec), especially here in the U.S. Fiat parts are non-existent.
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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2015, 10:14:43 AM »
Come to the conclusion as i cant get a gearbox or bell housing im going to rip out the engine an fiat box an sell it plus parts can all go, an get a ford engine  Cry its a shame as the engine is a sweet as it can be.
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2015, 03:50:30 PM »
Did you post an add in the "Wanted" section? Using a Fiat engine would be ideal, but if the parts are hard to find then it isn't worth it. Good luck!

I recommend the ford duratec engine. 2.0, 2.3, 2.5. You can do fuel injection or carbs.
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« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2015, 04:16:08 PM »
i did yes for a gearbox or bell housing getting frustrated at moment think i will put it all on ebay
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« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2015, 11:43:39 PM »
Where abouts are you? Gearboxes or bellhousings are not hard to find.
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Mick.
Tasmania. Australia.
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2015, 11:04:14 AM »
Birmingham UK
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131 Lover
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2015, 05:10:55 PM »
There must be a gearbox in UK available somewhere, it's a regular 131TC gearbox you are looking for?

I have got four of these but I live in Sweden sadly..
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My name is Alf Andersson and live in Alvesta in the south of Sweden,
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3X Fiat 131 -83 supermirafiori 2000Tc
1X Fiat 131 -82 supermirafiori 2000Tc
2x 131 2-door 1600cl -81
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2015, 12:15:23 AM »
Quote from: 131 Lover on August 29, 2015, 05:10:55 PM
There must be a gearbox in UK available somewhere, it's a regular 131TC gearbox you are looking for?

I have got four of these but I live in Sweden sadly..
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Alf

I've got 5, but I'm in Tasmania. There's a 131 box on Ebay in Germany, even if the freight doubled the price, it's still cheaper than replacing the Lampredi with any other rubbish.
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Mick.
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2015, 08:22:19 AM »
I second Micks conclusion..
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My name is Alf Andersson and live in Alvesta in the south of Sweden,
These are my Fiats
3X Fiat 131 -83 supermirafiori 2000Tc
1X Fiat 131 -82 supermirafiori 2000Tc
2x 131 2-door 1600cl -81
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2015, 10:20:48 AM »
I am in Derby and have a bell housing. I have got family in Birmingham who you could collect from.

Bob
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« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2015, 06:16:18 PM »
Try a Volumetrico , will be even more fun Grin
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2015, 06:53:41 PM »
silly question maybe, but whats wrong with the one currently in the car?
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my name is chris reynolds, i currently own 2x supermirafiori mk3, strada 65cl, strada75cl auto, strada super85 convertable, strada 105tc mk1, strada105tc mk2
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