Also, There is at least one TR8-engined Spit, using the 5 speed... I don't
know what body/frame mods were needed if any, but the v8 is all aluminum.
Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/
Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club
1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :)
1980 TR7 Spider v8 (in progress)
1980 TR7 30th Anniversary Edition (deceased)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tburke4@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 8:08 AM
To: gsmith@cvn.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Spit 5 speed
Hi, Greg,
If you don't mind, I have a question based on yours. You must have
considered, at some point, the idea of putting the TR7 (aluminnum?) engine
and tranny in the Spit. I haven't seen much about this swap. Does it seem
feasible in terms of dimensions, weight, etc.?
Has anyone else seen such a swap?
Thanks,
Tom Burke
80 Spit
In a message dated 03/07/2000 5:38:41 AM !!!First Boot!!!, gsmith@cvn.net
writes:
<< I am aware that the 75 & 76 TR7 used the spit 4-speed gearbox, but later
moved to the 5-speed. I have 2 of the 5 speed transmissions (one known
good,
one in unknown shape) and would love to place one in the Spit. Has anyone
looked into this further?
It would seem to me that the flat plate on the back of the 1500 engine
could
be replaced with one that the TR7 5 speed bellhousing would mate to,
thereby
using TR7 bellhousing and gearbox.
Obviously, the clutch and starter would be a bit tricky too...
Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/ >>
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