On Wed, 30 Dec 1998 PHBJohns@aol.com wrote:
> I have recently acquired an ex fire pump Coventry Climax engine that I plan to
> upgrade to 1216cc FWE spec and install in by '63 Spitfire (FC3980) that I am
> restoring (a la the Brabham Herald). Are any of you aware of this ever having
> been done before? Any potential problems I should be aware of?
Paul, it sounds like a great idea. I've never heard of a Spitfire
conversion, but I have read road tests of both 948 and 1200 Heralds
having been converted by Brabham, as well as some "Spridgets." I can't
imagine any real problems with converting a Spitfire, unless there are
bonnet height issues?
--Andy
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