At this very moment I have a GT6 engine in my garage marked for my '78 spit.
>From what I have found out the problem is the carbs stick up and thus the
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 modifications that need to be made.
Bowen, Patrick A. RP2 wrote:
> 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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Thanks
Rod Randle
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