Thread: kinda half-heartedly looking at an 80 280CE
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Old 05-22-2014, 07:22 AM
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The speedo does not turn over. The 280 motor is very very simple and robust. It compares favorably with the 617 diesel for longevity. A stick conversion will get you over 20 mpg, more if its a five speed od tranny. Sounds like a nice car. The 280 pulls like a small block in euro spec. The euro injection pump is different too and has more power than the us spec na motors.
It needs premium though.
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