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Re: New Rear End

To: Dave Williams <dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us>
Subject: Re: New Rear End
From: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 21:01:18 -0400
Dave Williams wrote:
> 
> -> I am in the process -- although just barely -- of stuffing a BOP215
> -> with T5 transmission into a Spitfire MkIII.
> 
>  The transmission is the problem, right?  I did a small block Chevy and
> automatic in a Spitfire many years ago; the frame rails pinch in to hug
> the original little breadloaf box.
> 
> -> Anybody have a suggestion of, or pointer to, a possible candidate
> -> rear suspension?
> 
>  Snag the rear out of a Spitfire GT6.  It's semi-trailing-arm instead of
> swing axle.  It bolts right up.
> 
>  Grassroots Motorsports Magazine is doing a Spitfire buildup.  It's
> strung out over many articles.  They're apparently using Miata and
> custom bits in the back.
> 
>  If your induction system needs some more hood clearance, snag the
> bonnet off the GT6 too.  It'll give you a little more room.
> 
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pleae give us a call. we have several good differetiol alternatives.
thanks and let me know if we can help. ted
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