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GT-6 engine in Spitfire

To: Spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: GT-6 engine in Spitfire
From: 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 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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