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1. re:engine conversions (score: 1): Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 21:09:44 -0400; The book Triumph Buyers Guide that I have shows the TR4A as being the fastest (0 to 60) Triumph except for the TR8. I think that using the TR4A engine which had a stock 100 or so horsepower would be; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00140.html (6,407 bytes)
2. Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Eric A. Yates" <eyates@earth.nwu.edu>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:55:11 -0500; Hi folks, I have a question about engine conversions: why do people do it? I am curious as to why folks make changes to something as fundamental to a car's character as its engine. I am not a person; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00354.html (8,827 bytes)
3. RE: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Bayrock, Michael" <michael_bayrock@bctransit.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 09:34:13 -0700; First, I will maintain that I did not do an engine conversion - it was a body swap. In earlier days, I used to autocross, and an engine swap was a one-way ticket into the modified classes. Since I ju; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00364.html (9,288 bytes)
4. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2); Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 13:43:49; Eric, I believe in the spirit of the car. I believe that the Spitfire was a radically designed car that was forced to use anemic power plants due to corporate corner cutting. This car was also a low; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00376.html (10,803 bytes)
5. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: GatesDavid@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 15:03:57 EDT; I wouldn't throw anything at you. You expressed my opinion exactly. Someday I hope to put a bigger engine into my Spit also for exactly the same reason. I like the looks of the Spitfire better than; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00386.html (11,869 bytes)
6. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 18:43:46 EDT; Eric, I couldn't agree with you more, and nothing says character to me quite like a honkin' OHV, pushrod, V8, with multiple carbs and dual exhausts. To some, it's a DOHC, 32 valve, variable timing, c; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00413.html (13,861 bytes)
7. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Eric A. Yates" <eyates@earth.nwu.edu>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 10:14:42 -0500; Thanks to all who replied to my original post on this subject and gave me some unique points of view to consider. This is definitely a community of diverse interests and the more talented people ther; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00433.html (11,763 bytes)
8. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: Chip Mautz <clmautz@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:20:28 -0700 (PDT); head fact drag. the body picture Took my baby out for a spin yesterday, and believe me, I don't drive it hard. Okay, well, not THAT hard. Ugh, okay, I drive it hard! Anyway, a guy comes out of a neig; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00438.html (9,767 bytes)
9. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:53:56 -0700; Oh, I agree! I don't always take off fast-but, I pass 'em fast! And I can howl down the freeway at 70-85-no problem. Cornering is a breeze. I just love my baby for the shear joy of pulling out of my; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00439.html (11,176 bytes)
10. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2); Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 13:17:30; Laura, what kind of mods did Dave to your car? Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00443.html (11,894 bytes)
11. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 10:46:25 -0700; I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you! ;-) Laura and the mysterious Mr. Nigel (the third man?) --Original Message-- From: Bowen, Patrick A. RP2 <jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil> To: Laura G. <sa; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00446.html (12,649 bytes)
12. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 10:47:59 -0700; Yeah, I'm curious how he squeezed out that much HP from that California 1500 while retaining all the emissions equipment. Regards, Joe -- "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort." -- Dav; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00447.html (12,605 bytes)
13. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 11:16:28 -0700; We have sort of a "Don't ask, don't tell" policy here. ;-) Laura G. and Nigel --Original Message-- From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> To: Bowen, Patrick A. RP2 <jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil> Cc: Laura; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00450.html (13,551 bytes)
14. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: Stig Nikolaj Fasmer Blomberg <blomberg@get2net.dk>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 20:50:29 +0200; Hmmmm, wonder if 1 ponypower equals 1/2 horsepower red 1977 spitfire 1500 you ** Stig Nikolaj Fasmer Blomberg Lindenovsgade 17 st.th. 2100 K=F8benhavn =D8 **; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00452.html (13,385 bytes)
15. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 12:50:53 -0700; No, these are those really strong ponies that they use for hard work-so 1 pony still equals 1 horsey. Hmmmm, wonder if 1 ponypower equals 1/2 horsepower red 1977 spitfire 1500 you ** Stig Nikolaj Fas; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00455.html (13,541 bytes)
16. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 21:03:40 -0400; That's easy, Joe: 63 HP in the forward direction, and 63 in reverse! Sorry Laura, couldn't resist! :-) Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire with nearly 60 HP; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00465.html (8,481 bytes)
17. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 18:41:12 -0700; We ARE amused. You are forgiven! Laura G. and Nigel --Original Message-- From: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net> To: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Bowen, Patrick A. RP2 <jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil> Cc; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00466.html (8,951 bytes)
18. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2); Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:28:49; Funny enough, Laura, everytime I have ever heard that said someone was blowing smoke :) Patrick Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00482.html (12,911 bytes)
19. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:13:42 -0700; Why would I need to blow smoke when the beauty of Nigel just sitting is so blinding? If only you could see im and experience him-you would believe... *sigh* Poor Patrick...*sigh* (But I still can't; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00490.html (13,843 bytes)
20. Re: Engine conversions (score: 1): Author: Chip Mautz <clmautz@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 11:23:16 -0800 (PST); 130 Hmm - are you SURE you're not using some Imperial measurement for those ponies, that would equate to, say, 62hp? Is a pony about 1/2 a horse? ;-) Chip == Chip Mautz Dacula, Ga, USA '99 Jeep Wrang; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00655.html (7,897 bytes)

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