Ive swaped trannys from a GT to a spit with no modifications at all ,
I have a feeling a converson would not be that hard, Carl E.
Scott & Glenda Meyers wrote:
> Lancer7676@aol.com wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 12/6/98 8:53:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ajhsys@aol.com
> > writes:
> >
> > << Lots of Spit owners put the 6 in thier cars to have the higher
> > performance in an open body. >>
> >
> > Well then. . . .Since the Midget 1500 is the Spitfire engine, is it possible
> > and feasible to put the GT-6 into the Midget? Anyone tried that one? What
> > are the results? Any body/frame mods? If done, is a tranny and/or rear end
> > switchout a must?
> >
> > Just wondering!!!
>
> Just guessing, but if it took anything like what MG did to fit the 3000cc 6
> cyl. in the MGC, you are talking significant suspension and interior sheet
> metal modifications. Too detailed to list here, but just go read what was
> necessary to fit that engine in the MGB (torsion bar front suspension, tube
> shocks, engine bay reconfigured, etc........
>
> AND
>
> it NEVER handled worth a hoot.
>
> Scott Meyers
> 60 Bugeye with PLENTY of 1275 power!
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