In a message dated 04/24/2001 9:46:40 PM Central Daylight Time,
racespit@netzero.com writes:
> I have a question for anyone who may know about or has heard of someone
> swapping engines in a Lotus Espirit -- what engine is generally used for
> the swap? And what does it take to put it into the car correctly (frame
> mods, etc.)? Seems to me I had heard a while back that the Chevy 350
> could be used, but I would think that would take a lot of work, since
> the Espirit is mid-engined and the 350 is usually set up for front
> engine.
>
> I'd appreciate any info!
>
>
Susan:
LOTUS ESPIRIT? Susan...you're confused. The engine conversion of choice was
SINGER, not CHEVY. And the sewing machine engine, not the automotive engine.
Bill Dentinger
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