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Re: Engine conversions

To: Paul Burr <tigerpb@ids.net>
Subject: Re: Engine conversions
From: SUCHAK <suchak@mediaone.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Dec 1997 20:11:05 -0500
Cc: Brian Harper <brian@ati.com>, Roger Swafford <gizmo@wcic.org>, Triumph List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
References: <3.0.3.32.19971206091107.006ddc58@freemarten.ati.com> <348992D6.4198@ids.net>
Paul Burr wrote:
> 
> Brian Harper wrote:
>  Even an aluminum blocked
> > 4 would probably give a HP boost with a weight savings to match that would
> > make the Spit livelier.
> >
> > Brian Harper
> >
> > At 12:59 AM 12/6/97 -0500, Roger Swafford wrote:
> > ....I would like to do an engine and trans conversion.
> > >
> > >Any suggestions? I'm considering a 2.8L Chevy V6 with a 5 speed from an S10
> > >or Blazer.
> 
> Any one every consider the 2.3l Mustang SVO turbo?  Loads of power! Also
> used in the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe.


As I've mentioned before, my dream Spit swap is using the 2.6 4cyl
intercooled turbo from a Starion/Conquest.

My next project car is going to be the ultimate street Spit, using the
above motor, just so I can call it a "Spitsubishi"

(Now I just need a wrecked Mitsu!)

John

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