Ls1 into a 74 TR6

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09-30-2018, 03:39 PM

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Ls3 into spitfire

I have the ls3, ford 9", coilover suspension for the front.

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10-02-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by G Atsma

Basically, lift Spitfire body from frame, build new frame and totally reinforce front and rear suspension, and add larger rear axle.. Oh and WAY bigger brakes all around. Still worth it?

Helped a friend do a GT6 last summer -- looks something like this.

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10-03-2018, 08:07 PM

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Ls3 into a spitfire

Thanks for the pictures,looks good.

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10-03-2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Yount

Helped a friend do a GT6 last summer.

I was sorta kidding, but that frame looks stronger than I thought it would be. Was much or any reinforcement required? The X-frame reminds me of the late 50's-early 60's full-size Chevy frames.

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10-03-2018, 09:26 PM

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He’s just restoring - was simply illustrating the body coming off the frame.

ANY LS going into anything British from 60’s/70’s ought to necessitate a serious look at appropriate structural upgrades.

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