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C'mon Stuart...ruin the car by putting in a 1750? I thought the unique aspect of these cars was their coachwork? Given the condition of this car, I'd encourage Matt to do everything he can to make it roadworthy so that other people can enjoy the visual aspects of the car.
Besides, the 1300 or 1600 in these cars weren't really all that different from the base engines - not like, for instance the M series cars from BMW where the engines are a completely different beast (or even for that matter the engine on some of your cars w/all of their magnesium parts). Yeah, they carry some souped up parts (and a lower deck height), but that's it.
I've got the original block for my Giulia SS out of the car with a regular Spyder 1600 in it. I've never had anyone that's stopped me, say "what's under the hood". They're too intrigued with the car to care.
Matt - go for it! Whatever you can do to get it on the road, I wish you the best and applaud you for taking on this challenge. The SS is a very, very pleasureable car to drive, no matter what's under the hood.
Cheers...Dan
65 Giulia SS
60 Euro 2000 Spyder
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