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1. engine swaps (score: 1): Author: Tom Sivertsen <siv@education.ucsb.edu>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 06:59:12 -0700; Just to throw my two bits into the discussion: I've seen several engine swaps in Spits: The most questionable: Tr7 motor (good god. why? Sorry -- not a fan! Say "head gaskets" over and over) Buick V6; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00715.html (7,983 bytes)
2. RE: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 10:20:15 -0400; Actually, the Buick 3.8 V-6 is a most reputable engine. It is rated as one of the best v-6s ever made. Now as to its application to a spit that is another arguement Patrick Bowen Just to throw my two; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00716.html (8,820 bytes)
3. RE: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: "John J. Black" <transmancat@bbnow.net>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 09:28:43 -0700; HI guys Ok you want to know how to do this the right way? (IMHO) How about the 150-250hp 4 pot twin cam that is fitted in the Rover range of cars in the UK, the unit is all alloy, real light and come; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00717.html (8,864 bytes)
4. Re: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 16:30:12 +0100; I was always wary of the slant engine from Triumph until I got one in good nick, finally died of old age the head came off without too much trouble, I think a lot of the bad stories stem from the DPO; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00723.html (8,115 bytes)
5. Re: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 10:17:00 -0700; I am very anxiously awaiting the time when all these wonderful all aluminum V-8's that are appearing in such abundance to start showing up in the wrecking yards. What a wonderful thing to have a 350; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00735.html (8,696 bytes)
6. RE: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: Davies William-qswi646 <QSWI646@email.mot.com>; Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 14:43:53 +0100; I remember reading recently in Club Triumph's magazine that Triumph changed the specification for the slant-4's head bolts, going from Grade 5 to Grade 8 (I think) at some point during production, a; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00782.html (8,802 bytes)
7. RE: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 09:52:13 -0700; Yes, Patrick is correct. This engine also has a very long and distinguished racing career on numerous platforms dating from the mid-fifties. Reid '79 Spitfire (original owner) Actually, the Buick 3.8; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00856.html (9,174 bytes)
8. Re: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: "David A. Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>; Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 13:09:48 -0400; I asked this question with the help of Joe yesterday and nobody challenged me so I will post again, Has anybody seen other engines/gearboxes in a TR3a? Thanks David A. Templeton Open Text Corp. Water; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00858.html (10,679 bytes)
9. Re: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: "David A. Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>; Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 14:04:44 -0400; So Terry you are volunteering to get me a set of 87mm liners and pistons for the 4cyl?? Please say you are, I will be you friend forever :-) How's that for cheeky? David A. Templeton Open Text Corp.; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00860.html (13,564 bytes)
10. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: "john matthews" <john__matthews@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:12:36 PDT; Hi All, Sorry to throw gasoline on the fire, but anybody who seriously thinks an engine swap on a spit is a good idea is just plain out of thier mind!! There's a guy out here who has a small block ch; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00598.html (8,668 bytes)
11. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:27:01 -0700; I'm pretty much opposed to engine swaps-as most anyone on this list can tell you. But then who am I to talk? My spit has a racing engine (and spare racing engine) built by an ex hill climber and rall; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00600.html (9,904 bytes)
12. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:53:32 -0700; Hold on there John! I personally agree with you regarding putting extremely large engines in Spitfires, but your allusion to putting a 1500 engine in a Herald doesn't hold water. Speaking from person; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00602.html (9,935 bytes)
13. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: "john matthews" <john__matthews@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 23:30:18 PDT; Hi Joe, Yes, the 1500 is the same size as an 1147. I did change to the single rail gearbox for strength and synchros though. Doing this "simple" engine swap involved changing the shock uprights, sho; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00603.html (9,670 bytes)
14. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 23:40:24 -0700; I'm curious why you had to fabricate different radiator mounts. Did you use a diferent radiator? I find that the Mk1 Spit radiator handles the 1500 engine just fine. As for the other things, those a; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00604.html (10,639 bytes)
15. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 00:04:51 -0700; Beautifully put! Laura G.; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00605.html (8,113 bytes)
16. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 00:09:29 -0700; I've seen that Rover V-8 conversion-I must admit that it is very nice (Also Barry Schwartz's Spitsix.)- but....It's not a 4 banger! They sing a different tune-and I like the music that comes out of m; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00606.html (12,013 bytes)
17. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: John Suchak <suchak@mediaone.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:37:35 -0400; It's done, and provides an eloquent counter-point to your argument against engine swaps. I think it'll be "officially" revealed to the public at Import Carlisle, although it's been together and runni; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00612.html (8,130 bytes)
18. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2); Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:53:50; John, to simply say... I disagree. While the "Beast" is outside of my tastes there are many engine swaps that I consider to be quantifiable. Do not sell the mechanical engineering abilities of anyone; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00613.html (10,993 bytes)
19. RE: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: "Mostrom, Paul" <Mostrom.Paul@principal.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:23:17 -0500; I agree with Laura on engine swaps, even though I can't afford a race engine or the side draft Weber. &:o)> Thanks, Paul Mostrom '77 Spitfire 1500 '80 Ford F-100 (Triumph Support Vehicle) 'Black hole; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00617.html (11,010 bytes)
20. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: "Andrew R. Lindberg" <andylindberg@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:58:57 -0500; Joe, Is that the Hopper car of Santa Barbara (listed on Don Masters' little cars with big engines page) or another conversion? -- Andy Lindberg (GT6 in MN); /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00618.html (8,185 bytes)

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