If you are going to put ANYTHING different in it, might as well make it
dependable/efficient/stronger.
Power to weight is much better than with a I6 I would imagine. I have a
4.0 in my Jeep, but would NEVER stick it in a Spitfire......
I am not going to do it, it was just a thought.....
I am going to stick with the GT6 tub swap! (when I get another car that
is)
P.S. *Sumitomo's are good/cheap tires too :)
Shane
-----Original Message-----
From: Simmons, Reid W [mailto:reid.w.simmons@intel.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 2:03 PM
To: Sizemore, Shane; 'Spitfire List'
Subject: RE: Engine Swaps Again
Aarrgghh!!! Who would put a Japanese engine in a fine, classic British
sports car???? I thought putting Japanese tires on one was bad enough.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (British to the core!)
-----Original Message-----
From: Sizemore, Shane [mailto:shane.sizemore@medaphis.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 6:13 AM
To: 'Chip Mautz'; 'Spitfire List'
Subject: RE: Engine Swaps Again
Anyone ever attempted a Toyota 22R swap?
These 2.4 engines are GREAT. They can be beefed up cheap too.
I have always wondered how a Spit would perform with Toyota
engine/trans/rear....not to mention the DEPENDABILITY.
Shane Sizemore
Douglasville, GA
19?? NO SPIT
-----Original Message-----
From: Chip Mautz [mailto:clmautz@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 8:53 AM
To: Sizemore, Shane; Spitfire List
Subject: RE: Engine Swaps Again
--- Mike Welch <mikew@turbopower.com> wrote:
>
> I've put some thoughts into using a Jeep 4 liter engine and
> drivetrain. The
> 200hp, 260ft-lb output from the straight six is a bit more than
> peppy, and
> very reliable (I've put over 140k with only routine maintenance). I
> superimposed the engine/4wd manual schematic over a schematic of the
> Spit,
> and everything looks like it would fit (using a shorter rwd
> driveshaft, the
> front driveshaft matches up). The block is a bit taller than the
> stock Spit
> hood/bonnet, so a little modification would be needed there (I don't
> think
Man, I'd think it'd be MUCH taller. But, to think - all that power,
and you'd STILL get your oil leaks! My '99 Wrangler 4.0l just started
leaking - good girl! ;-)
Chip
'71 MKIV Spitfire - 'Ol Smokey
'99 TJ Sport 4.0l - Leaking on my driveway!
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