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1. GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2); Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:00:05; 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 hous; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00345.html (8,479 bytes)
2. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 07:28:03 -0700; ** Nope, sorry. There is really no simple, easy way to fit it in without the bulge. I'm SURE that if the factory could have, they would have. Saves a whole lotta money on new tooling, inventory and; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00347.html (8,658 bytes)
3. RE: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Smith, Brian" <brian_s@deq.state.la.us>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 09:56:29 -0500; 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; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00348.html (8,760 bytes)
4. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Isaac Crow <isaac@avana.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 11:05:38 -0400; You could put a little ABS or fiberglass hood scoop over the area of the thermo I took the bump from a GT6 bonnet and brazed it onto a spit bonnet, but this does look too much like a GT6 bonnet when; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00349.html (8,842 bytes)
5. RE: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Bayrock, Michael" <michael_bayrock@bctransit.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:45:08 -0700; A buddy of mine did that conversion many years ago. He ended up putting up a scoop in the bonnet. Surprisingly, though, it looked like the only clearance he needed was in the area of the radiator and; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00353.html (9,662 bytes)
6. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Jeffrey B. Williams" <jeffrey.williams@cwix.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:05:03 -0400; This may be off of the thread, but I've *heard* its possible to stuff the aluminum Rover V-8 engine and tranny from a TR-8 into a Spit, with only slightly more effort as it takes to do the GT-6 conve; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00357.html (10,092 bytes)
7. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Reed Mideke <rmideke@interbase.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 09:17:22 -0700; Drop in a blown V8, drive around with the bonnet off and call it a 'spit bucket' ;-) Seriously, I think Barry is right that the factory would have done it if it was practical. If your willing to go t; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00360.html (10,320 bytes)
8. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:37:41 -0400 (); And there's a Mk.1 GT6 for sale on the VTR Web site -- comes with a spare STAG engine! Could be interesting.... --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Andrew Mace, President and * * 1; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00366.html (8,797 bytes)
9. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2); Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 13:49:47; Reed, what kind of engine did you swap in yours. As for the emission laws, my '79 doesn't comply now, why would I worry to much about later. :^) I have a loop hole working right now, wonder if I can; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00378.html (11,120 bytes)
10. RE: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Mike Welch <mikew@turbopower.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 11:49:40 -0600; One of my friends put a rotary engine from a '87 RX7 into his '74 Spit. He replaced the drive train from the axles up to the cooling fan to make sure everything fit together. The gear shift lever was; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00379.html (11,501 bytes)
11. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Reed Mideke <rmideke@interbase.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:16:43 -0700; It's currently a Datsun A14 (from a B210). A friend of mine did the conversion, and knowing what I do now, I'm not sure I'd do it agian. I'd start with a newer, more powerful motor. The A14 is your b; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00387.html (10,592 bytes)
12. GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:57:52 -0700; Speaking of Mazda engines in Spitfires, the guy who tunes my engine make a liveing doing this. Tried to sell it to me, but I wasn't buying. Then asked my why I bought the Spit and not a <Gasp> Miata.; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00391.html (8,744 bytes)
13. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2); Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:07:17; Actually Reed, the Plymouth Prowler retails at exactly $40,000. However there are so few of them the dealerships are auctioning them off for 5 or 6 times that. I'v heard of people paying over $200,00; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00392.html (11,254 bytes)
14. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Rod Randle <rsrandle@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 20:15:35 -0700; At this very moment I have a GT6 engine in my garage marked for my '78 spit. bonnet has to have a bubble in it, or a scoop but I think that would look silly. I am also looking for any other modificat; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00601.html (9,111 bytes)
15. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Rod Randle <rsrandle@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 20:17:44 -0700; I have photos of a V-8 engine transplanted in at GT6. This should be similar to a transplant into a spit. Anyone who wants to see the pic drop me a line and I'll send you a .jpg file. -- Thanks Rod R; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00602.html (10,547 bytes)
16. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 17:05:25 -0800; I just saw a Rover V8 in a Spitfire-the hood was 8 inches longer and it had a BIG bubble in the middle of the hood (tastfully trimmed in chrome). Really interesting. But then again, you all must know; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00633.html (11,340 bytes)
17. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 18:11:33 -0800; That wouldn't have been a Burgandy Mk1 that belongs to a fellow named Bill Hopper, would it? Joe -- "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort." -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00636.html (12,032 bytes)
18. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 18:44:26 -0800; That sounds like it could be right. Hey, there was a couple from Washington-Brian N...(?)-they took my picture with Nigel to show you! At last-we'll meet! Laura G. --Original Message-- From: Joe Cur; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00639.html (13,028 bytes)

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