The web pages below, both from the same site, should give you some place to
start. The best advice is from those who have done it and there are a number of
links listed there who have.!
http://members.aol.com/danmas/index.htm
http://members.aol.com/danmas/examples.htm
- Ralph
Electric Spitfire Conversion Project
http://www.rtpnet.org/~ev/spit
Metallian6@aol.com wrote:
> Hi list. I was wondering what all is involved in converting a 79 Spitfire
> over to a 318 engine. Dose the engine fit right in without to much modifying?
> What tranny should I use? How do I get a drive shaft for it? Can I use the
> stock rear end? Basically I need the whole process described to me as I have
> never modified a british car to an american V8. I'm not sure I even want to
> do this but I am weighing the possibilities. I am selling my Trans Am to a
> friend of mine cause I can't afford to take it with me when I move. So if I
> could have a british & muscle car in one I would be very happy. Kinda like
> have the best of both worlds. If anyone could help explain to me what I would
> have to do I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
>
> Jamie & Judas
> 1962 AH Sprite MKll "Nightcrawler" (Restoration in progress again)
> 1979 Spitfire 1500 "Judas" (Considering a 318 conversion)
> 1979 Trans Am (Selling to friend)
> 1978 Olds Cutlass (Wifes car)
> 1976 Spitfire 1500 -body shell- (Still need someone to come and get it)
> Web site link: <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/darkside/mycar.html";>196
> 2 Austin-Healey Sprite Restoration</A>
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