There again, with the overhead cam setup, I'd doubt that it would fit well
below the Spit bonnet.
Joe
HD50EL@aol.com wrote:
>
> Michael, I would suggest using a Lotus Elan engine. They are nothing more
> than a Ford Courtina block with a twin cam Lotus crossflow head installed.
> They are very durable, and are capable off making a lot of HP. It is small
> enough to fit underneath the Spitfire bonnet with no modification. These
> engines use the Courtina gearbox also, and they are comparable in size to the
> Spitfire gearbox, but much more durable. My two cents.
>
> John C. Smith
> 75 Spitfire "Bad Mojo"
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