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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - 215 into Spitfire?

Hi folks, Does anyone know if a 215 can be reasonably easily transplanted into a Spitfire. No, i dont mean a Spitfire aircraft :-)) If yes, are there any problem areas etc. Guy at Holley wanted to know. Regards, Danny.
D R Smith

I haven't seen a 215 in a Spit but have a photo somewhere of a small block Chev v8 in one. There wasn't much of the Spit left when they were done!!!
Check the site below for a nice GT6 conversion.

http://www.carcentric.com/GT8.htm
Phil O

Thanks for comment Phil, i'm sure the GT6 would be a cracker to drive. Surely the forum members can help with this, even a 0-10 on feasability?? Danny.
D R Smith

One of our club members here in Kansas City has a GT6 with the 215 installed. Fits pretty well, clearance for carb a problem. The problem with Spits and GT6's for engine swaps is the placement of the steering rack which is behind the axle center and forces the engine to be raised quite a bit for clearance even with a modified oil pan. Another weak point is the rear axle, not easy to change and not terribly strong although I understand that some racers have a way of fitting a Nissan diff housing.
Bill Young

It has been done. See

http://www.britishv8.org/swaps/spit35l.htm

http://www.britishv8.org/swaps/v8spit.htm

For other Spitfire V8 conversions, see

http://www.britishv8.org/swaps/examples.htm
Dan Masters

Thanks guys, will pass the info on. Danny.
D R Smith

This thread was discussed on 13/07/2005

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