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They get 10 extra HP when they are on backwards ..........more aerodynamic 
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I like the Lobelia Blue being used as the body color.
DerekJ
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'The Lobelia Blue Team Colours with period correct white Number-Roundels look absolutely stunning.'
Amusing to see dealers getting carried away and spouting nonsense.
Having said that I have to say this is a stunning looking car which I wouldn't mind owning. I assume whoever did the recent restoration is guilty of putting the spears on backwards. Denis Welch aren't going to make that mistake. No price mentioned so that means it is going to be very high. Probably ÂŁ65,000 and up.
Amusing to see dealers getting carried away and spouting nonsense.
Having said that I have to say this is a stunning looking car which I wouldn't mind owning. I assume whoever did the recent restoration is guilty of putting the spears on backwards. Denis Welch aren't going to make that mistake. No price mentioned so that means it is going to be very high. Probably ÂŁ65,000 and up.
Bob_Spidell
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They couldn't figure out what to do with the crankcase vent when they put the aftermarket air filters on.
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The ad also says "The 100-6 was the first Austin-Healey to have a six-cylinder overhead cam engine".
Does anyone else here have one of those engines?
Does anyone else here have one of those engines?
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There was HealeyZ's Nissan motored one:
Michael, are you at Lime Rock? Didn't see you or the car yesterday.
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Rick--
I guess that is sort of like the Healey five-speed transmission prototype that I just happen to have in my 100?
Yes I am racing at LRP this weekend in group 5 with the sports racer--I was there yesterday and will be there tomorrow. I am parked in paddock A about 2/3 the way down to Big Bend in the center. Hope you will be there tomorrow--if so please come by.
I guess that is sort of like the Healey five-speed transmission prototype that I just happen to have in my 100?
Yes I am racing at LRP this weekend in group 5 with the sports racer--I was there yesterday and will be there tomorrow. I am parked in paddock A about 2/3 the way down to Big Bend in the center. Hope you will be there tomorrow--if so please come by.
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Sorry, Michael. I was only there for yesterday. Looks like it will be a beautiful weekend. Saw some nice Healeys, got Burt Levy's new book signed by him, passed on the long line to talk to Stirling Moss and spent a great day with forum member David Townsend. Couldn't believe they paved over the A & B paddocks! Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.
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Richard,
The stock BJ8 engine was putting out 150bhp only on the bench. In reality it only had about 130-135 at the flywheel in the car. At first glance the 175/185 does seem low but he doesn't really explain what cam it has, describing it only as Stage 3 fast road spec? And its still on twin HD8s. My BJ8 engined 100-Six was getting 160bhp with twin SUs and a DWR fast road cam. It now puts out 215bhp with a Rally cam, 11:1 compression and triple Webers. 175-185bhp is probably correct. At least he isn't claiming 250bhp like the guy selling the dealer modified 100M!
The stock BJ8 engine was putting out 150bhp only on the bench. In reality it only had about 130-135 at the flywheel in the car. At first glance the 175/185 does seem low but he doesn't really explain what cam it has, describing it only as Stage 3 fast road spec? And its still on twin HD8s. My BJ8 engined 100-Six was getting 160bhp with twin SUs and a DWR fast road cam. It now puts out 215bhp with a Rally cam, 11:1 compression and triple Webers. 175-185bhp is probably correct. At least he isn't claiming 250bhp like the guy selling the dealer modified 100M!
