Hi Brent
I didn't get any information on non-Triumph engines from the group. One
of my friends once installed a Ford 1.6 liter engine and it seemed to
work OK except the engine was even more worn than the average Triumph engine.
At the same time an automatic transmission was installed, pretty cool if
you are not too concerned about keeping the car original. It was quite fast
because of the big engine though the low weight of the car and the differential
caused it to shift gear upwards already at about 3000 rpm. I like to shift
gears myself though, gotta do something when driving ;)
When changing the engine the basic rule here in Denmark is that you may not
increase the power more than 20 %, meaning you can put in a 90 hp engine
(75 + 20 %) which is quite nice in a small car like the Spitfire.
- Peter
> > I understand that the Spitfire 1500 engine is not in general
> > regarded as better than the (Mk3) 1300 because it does not rev. as well.
> > It also seems to have some inherent problems with the bearings. Does
> > this apply to all versions of the 1500 or are some (later) years better
> > than others? What is the best engine to put in a Spitfire? (Anyone tried a
> > GT6 2 liter?). My priority is a stable engine for everyday use but I
> > certainly don't mind some extra power.
> >
> > - Peter
> Peter,
> If you get any information regarding engines other than Triumphs, I would
> appreciate it if you bounce it to me. Thanks, brent
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