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Subject: Engine installs
From: Jason <jjcon2@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:36:00 -0700 (PDT)
PorscheRcr@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 08/31/2001 11:58:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> OC@46thFoot.com writes:
> 
> << >You know, a friend of mine who had his 1964 LHD Spitfire 
converted
>  >to RHD took some criticism/heat for that from the powers that
>  >be-and yet, it seems ok to yank the riginal engine and drop in
>  >something else?... >>
> 
> I don't know about where you guys are, but I take plenty of grief 
about the
> engine swap.  Not that I listen of course :)


You guys should try putting a Honda S-2000 engine in a Spit and see 
what kind of grief you get!!!!

Joe
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,,,,,,
I can imagine.  I FINALLY got an engine and transmission back in my
GT6, almost.  Since I added a J-type OD to my box the transmission
mount doesn't line up with the D-type OD mounting bracket.  It is about
1 1/2" or so too long.  I know the J type adds an inch to the length of
package over the D type, but I don't know where the rest of the length
is coming from.

I noticed that the recess in the bottom of the oil pan to clear the
rack is about 3/4" behind the rack tube itself.  Did the engineers
miss?

My OD solenoid sure would like the extra room if I could move the
engine forward some.  But then I expect the thermostat housing starts
crashing into the underside of the bonnet...

Jason
GT6+
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