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  1. britbeam

    1962 Sunbeam V6 For Sale

    Hi Mark I’ve uploaded pics an info on the for sale section. If you need more let me know. I’m in a power outage area Right now but to regain power ina day or so. Dwain Cooke
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    Alternative Alpine Seats

    Ive used Geo Storm bucket seats
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    1962 Sunbeam V6 For Sale

    1962 Sunbeam Alpine V6 Modified using V6 Jose installation Kit Ford 2.8 V6 , T5 Ford 5spd transmission 4bl Holley 390cfm carb mounted on a Offey Dual Port manifold Melling Hi-Volume oil pump Rear lever action shocks have been mod to...
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    Atlanta Brish car Fayre

    Good to see all the group at the event. I trust everyone had a good day and safe trip home. The Red Rocket ran so sweet all the way there an back.Looking forward to the next time.
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    Replacement Seat Recommendations

    Im using seats frpom a Geo Storm..They have wings on both width of bottom an top
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    Vacuum CFM for 2.8L V6

    Just curious why do you not want to use the four bl Holley 390cfm. I havent been following you so Im not sure what your building.
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    Starter Recommendations for 2.8l

    Ive used the standard mutt starter from NAPA since my original build with 24,000 plus miles on it now. The engine has .030 over pistons head shaved very minor to cleanup. Turns the engine good and has lasted well.
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    MacGregor British Car Parts

    I was instrumental in Martin remanufacturing the Series 2 winshield gasket many years ago He worked as an engineer at the plant in Coventry and he told me that he was there when my Alpine was assembled. At the time Martin and I were speaking about having the Early Alpine wind screen seals made I...
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    Atlanta Brish car Fayre

    I will be there with my Series 2 Alpine V6
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    That 2.8 V6 sound

    Yes normal, the V6 starts making power at or above 3,000 rpm
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    swap or not to swap, that is my question

    Hi Bob, Just my 2 cents I have accomplished the V6 Mod to my S2 Alpine. Never have regretted doing it. Yes one mod brings on another and another. Its all part of the package. I have the 2.8 Ford with 5speed and original alpine rear diff. I live in a mountainous area now and the...
  12. Dwain Cooke V6 Alpine

    Dwain Cooke V6 Alpine

    Series 2 1962 Modified Ford 2.8 V6/T5 transmission
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    Windshield installation

    Thanks Mike for sharing the service bulletin for the installation.Allthough I have installed a Alpine windshield before I found this helpful. Dwain V6 Krazy
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    3.0 V6 Ford

    3,0 Ford V6 Building a V6 Alpine is a adventure. I chose the proven method of the 2.8 V6 because of wanting performance and the desire to get on the road. Six months later bingo Im driving everyday. Along the way since I built my S2 changes have come but always the 2.8 Ford remains the easiest...
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    How to get a V6 conversion kit?

    Jose's V6 Kit helped me build my V6 Alpine in record time.Its now at 22,000 miles and runs like the day it was finished. I drove it today an still Lovin it Dwain V6 Krazy
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