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triumph spitfire conversion?
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triumph spitfire conversion? My mom has a 1980 triumph spitfire; the car is real good looking but slow as dog ****... anyone know of any spitfire or triumph conversions that people have done in the past?
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I've seen SBC and SBF engines thrown in them so yes I would think it is possible. The biggest issue I've seen is strengthening the frame and mounting the engine. Also you will want a stroner rear like a narrowed ford 9in. I know it's not an 80 model but this guy did one amazing job with his spitfire http://www.ye-beast.com/ check it out. He has a pretty comprehensive write up on the swap and diagrams on what he did with the frame to make it all work.
i also have a triumph spitfire..
techniclly, yes it fits.
however, you need to re-engineer the whole car... the drivetrain, rear, suspension, interior, everything.... and thats not counting the normal replacement of everything electronic that is required with a lucas electrical system.. lol.
i put alot of thought into it, and decided it just wasnt the right choice for my spitfire... yes, it needs a new motor, but a v8 just isnt the solution im looking for.
when i get around to that project, i think something like a ecotech would fit in there better....
techniclly, yes it fits.
however, you need to re-engineer the whole car... the drivetrain, rear, suspension, interior, everything.... and thats not counting the normal replacement of everything electronic that is required with a lucas electrical system.. lol.
i put alot of thought into it, and decided it just wasnt the right choice for my spitfire... yes, it needs a new motor, but a v8 just isnt the solution im looking for.
when i get around to that project, i think something like a ecotech would fit in there better....
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It would be a trip to see an ls1 in a little ride like that. Especially a british car that does not leak a drop of oil, it wouldn't know what to do.
Thats why the british cannot make tv's they haven't figured out how to make them leak oil yet.!!
Thats why the british cannot make tv's they haven't figured out how to make them leak oil yet.!!
Originally Posted by 01WS6/tamu
It would be a trip to see an ls1 in a little ride like that. Especially a british car that does not leak a drop of oil, it wouldn't know what to do.
Thats why the british cannot make tv's they haven't figured out how to make them leak oil yet.!!
Thats why the british cannot make tv's they haven't figured out how to make them leak oil yet.!!
the spitfire i have doesnt leak a drop of oil.
the electrical system actually works.
it starts, even if the choke is not in the exact right place to coincide with the phase of the moon.
when it rains, the wipers still work.
and i dont have to smack the starter with hammer to get it to start in the winter.
and all it took is my dad dealing with thoes problems on this car since i was ~5 years old to get them all fixed..
this spitfire used to be his daily driver, over the years, he finally got it reliable... miracles do happen.
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how about an old Quad4 blowsmobile. those things are small and can get some sick power. I'm not sure what the aftermarket is like for them though.....
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It will work Triumph GT6s (Spitfire with better engine/trans and rear) had a big lump of a cast iron 6 cylinder and trans, I had one.
The frame rails are pretty beefy. Listen I am putting one into a 83 320i which is probably less substantial than the spitfire.
You can keep the suspensions just get different springs and shocks, put the TR6 rear in (or a e36 M3 BMW, 80's Nissan 300ZX turbo) shorten the half shafts, custom drive shaft.
I think it would be a great conversion. Do it.
The frame rails are pretty beefy. Listen I am putting one into a 83 320i which is probably less substantial than the spitfire.
You can keep the suspensions just get different springs and shocks, put the TR6 rear in (or a e36 M3 BMW, 80's Nissan 300ZX turbo) shorten the half shafts, custom drive shaft.
I think it would be a great conversion. Do it.
