[Fwd: TR-6 / Spitfire Breeding Program]

[Ken Streeter <streeter@sanders.com>]

Another request for the VTR members from the Internet...

Anybody done the TR6 / Spitfire engine transplant?

--ken

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To:	vtr-www@vtr.sanders.com
Subject:	TR-6 / Spitfire Breeding Program
From:	XJSMGB@aol.com
Date:	Wed, 2 Jul 1997 00:29:15 -0400 (EDT)

I have a very rusty 1972 TR-6 with a strong engine.  I would like to find a
1977 or 1978 Spitfire 1500 with o/d and install the 2.5l I-6 into the Spit.
 Is this possible without major modifications?  Will I need to find a GT-6
bonnet to accommodate such a feat?

Please advise.

XJSMGB@aol.com

P.S:  Have owned
         1976 Triumph TR-7 Victory Edition Coupe
         1969 MGC Conv. (with o/d)
         1968 MGC-GT (auto)
         1972 Triumph Spitfire Mk. IV 1300
         1980 Triumph TR-8 (coupe/5-speed!)
         1971 MGB Conv.....Still have
         1986 Jaguar XJS-HE....Still have
         1972 Triumph TR-6.....Ditto
         1973 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
         1982 Alfa Romeo GT 2.5 V-6
         1975 Bricklin SV-1
          ......etc, etc.

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