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Re: ENGINE SWAPPING

To: HD50EL@aol.com
Subject: Re: ENGINE SWAPPING
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 16:35:23 -0700
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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