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RE: Engine Swaps Again

To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Engine Swaps Again
From: Chip Mautz <clmautz@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 05:44:49 -0700 (PDT)
--- Mike Welch <mikew@turbopower.com> wrote:
> 
> I've put some thoughts into using a Jeep 4 liter engine and
> drivetrain.  The
> 200hp, 260ft-lb output from the straight six is a bit more than
> peppy, and
> very reliable (I've put over 140k with only routine maintenance).  I
> superimposed the engine/4wd manual schematic over a schematic of the
> Spit,
> and everything looks like it would fit (using a shorter rwd
> driveshaft, the
> front driveshaft matches up).  The block is a bit taller than the
> stock Spit
> hood/bonnet, so a little modification would be needed there (I don't
> think

Man, I'd think it'd be MUCH taller.  But, to think - all that power,
and you'd STILL get your oil leaks!  My '99 Wrangler 4.0l just started
leaking - good girl!  ;-)

Chip
'71 MKIV Spitfire - 'Ol Smokey
'99 TJ Sport 4.0l - Leaking on my driveway!



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