"Badger" <brianhatton@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> "EMB" <embtwo@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Rich wrote:
>> > I don't know if I should raise this question but here goes, would this
>> > engine be any use in a Classic Range Rover with overdrive or would the
> top
>> > speed be ridiculously slow, or what about a 6247 ? is there a weight
> issue
>>
>> The 6.247 is also made under licence by Mazda as the ZB. In Mazda guise
>> it's rated for 115BHP@3600RPM. IMO it would be ok with an overdrive in
>> terms of speed but significantly underpowered for the application.
>
> Makes an even better boat anchor if attached to the end of a suitable
> chain!
> ;-)
> Badger.

So you all are not impressed with these then, dont they have loads of grunt
and reliability going for them though?

Rich