Smith, Brian wrote:
>
> In this months Grassroots Motorsports they are working on a rotary
> powered Spitfire. Now I know it wouldn't be cheaper and I know I should
> rebuild the 4 in it but I was just thinking (always dangerous) about this
> swap into my 1977 TR7. Anybody ever seen it done? Anybody ever done it?
> Am I TOTAL insane for even suggesting it?
>
> Brian Smith
> 1959 TR3
> 1972 Spitfire IV
> 1977 TR7 (TRX-7?)
Brian,
Why not put a Buick 3.8L V6 in your TR7? H*ll, if it is power you
want, why not a Buick 3.8L Turbocharged engine? ALOT more power than a
rotary! Besides, the Buick V6 is easier to swap in, considering it is
related to the Rover 3.5 nee Buick 215 V8, which is in a TR8.
Ron N.
Dalton, Ga
http://member.dalton.net/~spitfire1500
77 Spitfire 1500 - undergoing cajones transplant - FM66513UO
62? Vitesse/Sports 6 convertible - HB5635LCV
92 Ford Tempo GLS V6 (Ultimate Q-ship!) - 1FAPP38U1NK150073
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