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21. Engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 18:19:29 -0600; Greetings, fellow listers, I'm starting to think about the needed rebuild of my 1500 engine. It's been a long time since I rebuilt an engine, and never a British one. I've decided to leave the motor; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00012.html (7,944 bytes)
22. RE: Engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: "R.D. Waid" <msp01091@isd.net>; Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 11:44:35 -0600; I remember your posts about the body condition of the GT6 you picked up. Perhaps what you have here is Providence telling you to do a Spit6 conversion. Bob Waid; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00035.html (8,674 bytes)
23. Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>; Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:07:15 -0500; I'd like some suggestions on a performance rebuild of my 1976 1500. One suggestion was to use a 1300 engine. I'm talking about every trick in the book to squeeze as much performance out of the engine; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00518.html (7,860 bytes)
24. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Nolan Penney <npenney@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 22:56:25 -0500; There's an old saying "speed costs money, how fast can you afford to go?" It's as valid today, with you, as it was then. If you've got the money, you can get 10,000 horsepower out of that engine. Gon; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00528.html (9,296 bytes)
25. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:55:50 -0500; Larry, I haven't seen much in terms of replies to you. Hopefully, there has been some off-list. I expect that you have a copy, or have seen the competition preperation manual. You can find a copy of; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00531.html (9,276 bytes)
26. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Terry Thompson <epharisto@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 06:43:22 -0800 (PST); I don't know about 10,000 hp out of a single over head cam four cylinder with about 100 cubic inches of displacement, but I'd have to agree with every other comment Nolan made. There's so many option; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00533.html (14,143 bytes)
27. RE: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 09:53:39 -0500; I too haven't seen much in response. Here's what I did to my 1500 Midget, which seems to be working well for me. +0.030 Flat Top Hepolite Pistons 285 Piper Cam Advanced 4 degrees via TR6 Double Chai; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00534.html (13,177 bytes)
28. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "dt gebhard" <kimkell@decaturnet.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 10:04:28 -0500; Please explain why this is true... Dave Gebhard 1977 Spit building power on a budget!!!!!! -- Original Message -- From: "Terry Thompson" <epharisto@yahoo.com> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net> Sent: Th; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00535.html (16,242 bytes)
29. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 10:31:57 -0500; ...take a look at F1 engine spec... 1.5 liter in the 1,000HP range is not uncommon! $$$ Big $$$ :-) Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com www.teglerizer.com I don't know about 10,000 hp out of a single ove; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00536.html (14,563 bytes)
30. RE: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 10:50:56 -0500; As I understand it.... The goal with an exhaust is not to get the biggest diameter pipes, as the honda in the next lane with the exhaust you can drive your spitfire into might suggest. True, too smal; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00538.html (19,045 bytes)
31. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:50:57 -0700; Point well taken! However, these engines were not upgrades of existing engines but rather purposely designed with that sort of output in mind. If you have nothing to start with, you can do much more; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00539.html (16,501 bytes)
32. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 11:51:35 -0500; I agree whole heartedly... there is little chance of even hitting 200HP and expecting the engine to last more than 100 or so hours at full output. Sure turbos and etc with 25psi+ boosts might get you; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00540.html (17,098 bytes)
33. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Nolan Penney <npenney@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:31:18 -0500; It decreaases gas flow. Roughly like putting to big a pipe on.; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00545.html (16,739 bytes)
34. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 22:19:12 EST; Have the suggestors explained how giving up 200cc's (13% of the 1500 displacement) will send you on your way to higher horsepower? If I remember correctly, the FP Spitfires that placed best at the SC; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00547.html (8,006 bytes)
35. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:41:17 -0700; Can you say "Grenade"? That is what the 1500 engine becomes when you rev it very high for extended periods. The 1296 is almost square which leads to a much greater reliability at higher rpm levels.; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00548.html (8,949 bytes)
36. engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>; Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 20:06:04 -0800; I am going to start rebuilding my 1500 engine next week. Should I use an engine assembly lube as I put it back together? If so, does anyone have a suggestion on which brand to use? Thanks Chris Pappa; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00264.html (7,035 bytes)
37. Re: engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell); Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 21:42:22 -0500; Chris, Definitely Yes. It is imperative that you use a lube especially on the cam and lifters. I always use it on the main and rod bearings as well. Most cam manufacturers have a break-in lube that; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00265.html (7,870 bytes)
38. Re: engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 17:00:42 -0500; Chris, I have received several suggestions assembly lube when rebuilding my 1500 engine. I work with some professional engine mechanics and they recommended that one use just plain old engine oil. It; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00291.html (8,003 bytes)
39. Re: engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Ron and Angie" <nottingham@alltel.net>; Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 18:29:37 -0500; The "plain old engine oil" will drain back before the engine is put back together if one does not reassemble everything at the same time. I would prefer to err on the side of caution and use the ass; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00292.html (7,796 bytes)
40. Re: engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 23:00:28 -0500; Ron, I don't agree with your statement that "The "plain old engine oil" will drain back before the engine is put back together..." Engine oil is your primary lubricant. The thin films that remain on; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00302.html (9,399 bytes)

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