Dave,
Well, there is a very specific range of engine and car that needs to be
"harvested". The engine and 5-speed from a *1985-1987* RWD (before
Toyota sold out to FWD) Toyota Corolla GT-S will do nicely, but be sure
to snag all of the EFI componentry (ECU, harness, etc). The easiest way
to wire that sucker up would probably be a custom engine harness with
the appropriate takeoffs to interface to the stock system.
Yes, the idea is immensely appealing. With the addition of a
Datsun/Subaru rear-end, the Spit's driveline would be more reliable and
durable than my daily driver (1998 Ford Contour)!
Here's a list of all the websites I've found so far with info pertaining
to this very conversion:
http://members.aol.com/danmas/spittoy.htm -My Inspiration
http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/phil.bradshaw/Index.htm -EXCELENT
RESOURCE
http://www2.msstate.edu/~sgn1/MR2/4age.htm -Bit of background info.
http://www.team.net/www/mg/tech/midget/engswapa.html -From the enemy,
and with a different engine, but concepts are broadly similar.
Oh the possibilities...
Brian
-----Original Message-----
From: mayer49@netscape.net [mailto:mayer49@netscape.net]
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 8:13 PM
To: "Brian Furgalus"
Subject: RE: Toyota 4AGE Engine Swap
Brian,
I never thought of it before but i think that would be a fun car! If
i could take the engine out of my Toyota Celica and drop it in the
spit...wow. That woudl be very quick! What year engine are you looking
at using?
Dave
'68 Spit
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