You probably could cut out the offending sheet metal and add a 'glass scoop.
Brian H. Smith
1959 TR3
1972 Spitfire IV
1977 TR7
Lake Charles, LA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil [SMTP:jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil]
> Sent: Friday, October 16, 1998 5:00 AM
> To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: GT-6 engine in Spitfire
>
> Ok what would it take to fit a GT-6 engine into a spit without changing
> the
> bonnet. I know stock it won't fit.
>
> But I was thinking there has to be a way. Is it possible to redesign the
> thermostat housing, what about the valve cover, carburretors. Could the
> engine be sat farther back, maybe lower it some on its mounts (might have
> to redesign an oil pan) I really want to add some gusto to my spit
> (fastest looking car on the road, but yet a Geo can out run me) But I
> really like the Spit hood and not the GT-6's. I was thinking that keeping
> it with another Triumph engine would be the easiest way. Thinking a V-6
> conversion would cost too much. Thoughts? comments? laughter?
> Patrick Bowen
> '79 Spitfire
> Jacksonville FL
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