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Re: GT6 (+Spitfire) 5-speed 

To: "Joe Curry" <Spitlist@gte.net>, <Cwn74@aol.com>
Subject: Re: GT6 (+Spitfire) 5-speed 
From: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 23:52:45 -0000
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>

> I don't understand this response.  I may be wrong, but I don't think
> there is any difference in the transmission placement between the GT6
> and Spitfire.  

Joe,
    The gearbox on the GT6 sits approximately 2.5 inches further back in the 
GT6. Checking in the John Kipping catalogue suggests that on non-overdrive cars 
the Spitfire I-IV takes a 41.25" propshaft while a GT6 takes a 38.75" propshaft,
    Cheers,
        Bill.

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