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. True, the GT6 bell housing is deeper and I am sure that
is compensated by the placement of the engine forward so that the
transmission is in the same place on both vehicles.
Someone please tell me if I have not been observant when working on
these cars.
Regards,
Joe Curry
Cwn74@aol.com wrote:
>
> Scott, John replied to me, so here's the info...
> Clark
>
> Subj: Re: GT6 (+Spitfire) 5-speed
> Date: 11/8/2002 11:17:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
> From: <A HREF="mailto:john@quantumechanics.com";>john@quantumechanics.com</A>
> To: <A HREF="mailto:Cwn74@aol.com";>Cwn74@aol.com</A>
> Sent from the Internet (Details)
>
> Scott - Hi and thanks for your inquiry. I am directly involved in the
> development of the GT6 conversion kit with the Ford T9 transmission. We are
> in the final production tests and Autogear is correct in that we should be
> finished in about two or three weeks or so. I will let you know when I have a
> kit in stock and ready to go. I stock the Ford T9 gearboxes on a regular
> basis, but it looks like the GT6 conversion will actually require a modified
> gearbox. The GT6 engine places the transmission about 3 inches further back
> than the Spitfire. If we don't shorten the transmission, the shift lever
> interferes with the handbrake lever. A stock T9 will not be useable for this
> conversion kit. I'll keep you posted on progress. Thanks again! John Esposito
> John G. Esposito
> Quantum Mechanics Ltd.
> 505 Wheeler Rd.
> Monroe, Ct. 06468
> (203) 459 9612
> fax 203 261 8497
> quantumechanics.com
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