In a message dated 97-10-12 23:19:44 EDT, curry@wolfenet.com writes:
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Dennis Reese wrote:
>
> I know it borders on heresy, but I've been reading with great interest the
> thread relating to stuffing a V-8 in a Spit. Why? Well, I've just about
> convinced myself that this winter would be a great time to do that very
> thing to my TR-4. I'm thinking about a small-block chevy. Are there any
> other heretics out there who might have done such a thing? If so, what can
> you offer in terms of transmission/rear-end, other problems, etc.
>
> Or, maybe the appropriate advice is simply, "forget it you idiot, you
would
> be ruining a great LBC!!"
>
> thanks for whatever thoughts come my way.
> Dennis Reese
> 63TR4
> 69 VW bug
> 59 Lambretta
>
> Dennis Reese, LM Spec.
> Allen Creek Elementary School
> Marysville, WA
> dennisr@premier1.net
Dennis,
I am leaning toward the "forget it you idiot, you would be ruining a
great LBC!!" theory, however there are a few places here in the Seattle
area where you can get some deals on Small block Chevy setups. I saw
a complete Engine, 6-Speed setup including electronics (Port Injection
system from a Z-28) at Fitz Wrecking in Woodinville recently.
If you feel you must, that may be the way to go.
Joe Curry '63 Spit (Woodinville, WA)
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If memory serves me, I believe I viewed a TR-4 in racing configuration with
a small block V-8 was exhibited at the All British Field Meet in
Bellevue, Washington this past July. You might try contacting the
Tyee Triumph Club in Seattle or the event organizer and see if I am correct
in this matter. They might possibly have more details. Good Luck! Sorry
I can't offer more.
Best Regards,
Kirk Yonker
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