Greg Meboe earlier wrote:
>See the motor in the Spit is only a 2.0 six, and it's getting a
>little tired... plus I've been spoiled with the power of the Jag
>lately, so I was just thinking I'd just plunk this American Lump
>in my car and go go go..
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Greg!
Please don't!!!!
The rear axle of 3.27 that you've got in your Spit won't stand it!
Not for long anyway. Believe me - you've seen the calculations and
drawings... Remember the design was originally for the SC four of
less than a litre and just about no horsepower at all...
But if you're serious - the design I sent you will _probably_ stand
the torque requirements from the alloy lump. I've seen it done by a
guy from Gothenburg, Sweden about 10 years ago. But he used a
limited slip 4.11 with a five speed Rover SD1 (?) transmission and
a _lot_ of modifications to the car - mainly to the frame and to
the brakes. And of course to the hood. He had to take out a hole in
it to accomodate the aircleaner and the Kugelfisher PI system. But
it was FAST, man was it fast between the red lights! Less than 900
kg and 250+ hp! As far as I know the car was later wrecked racing
down the quarter mile, in "Street modified" I think.
Down to earth again...
I could send you pictures of a 3.27 that virtually disintegrated
behind a 2.5 litre PI engine. But they'll only make you feel sad...
Odd "I had to tow the wreck home - all of the 170 miles!" Hedberg
And the owner didn't even thank me for it.
Odd Hedberg
Int. liaison secretary Signal Red '70 Spitfire Mk3 FD82497LO
Triumph Club of Sweden Internet: odd@forsmark.vattenfall.se
Pomonagatan 4 Fax: Int+46-17355203 Att. Odd
S-742 36 Osthammar Tel: Int+46-17317131
Sweden Position: N 60º 15.04´ E 18° 22.81´
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