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VFRhugh · 06-05-2016, 10:41 AM

I put a used 26% Mitchell in my A last month. It came assembled with wishbones and rear spring. It's increased my driving experience by more than 26%!! My particular engine runs great but vibrates above 2000 RPM at a level that's uncomfortable for me. The local speed limit is 40mph for 80% of my driving so no worries. The Mitchell has expanded my range to cover 50mph cruse comfortably. I live in a very flat area so wind is my only problem. On a calm day 55 is doable. Engine is stock except for a Marvel Carb. On a side note, I needed a different Mitchell speedo cable and dealing with Sue Mitchell was a pleasure.
Hugh

06-05-2016, 10:41 AM	#9
VFRhugh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 177	Re: Volvo vs. Mitchell Over-Drive - who has what? I put a used 26% Mitchell in my A last month. It came assembled with wishbones and rear spring. It's increased my driving experience by more than 26%!! My particular engine runs great but vibrates above 2000 RPM at a level that's uncomfortable for me. The local speed limit is 40mph for 80% of my driving so no worries. The Mitchell has expanded my range to cover 50mph cruse comfortably. I live in a very flat area so wind is my only problem. On a calm day 55 is doable. Engine is stock except for a Marvel Carb. On a side note, I needed a different Mitchell speedo cable and dealing with Sue Mitchell was a pleasure. Hugh