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1275 Midget motor/trans into a 75 Spitfire?

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1275 Midget motor/trans into a 75 Spitfire?

Hi I'm visiting from the Triumph forum. I got a good deal on a complete 75 Spitfire sans motor. I was wondering how difficult it would be to swap in a 1275 motor and trans. ei. potential problems with motor and trans mount locations,positioning of gear lever,driveshaft mods etc. Anyone done this or heard of it being done? CK
 
Re: 1275 Midget motor/trans into a 75 Spitfire?

Never seen it done, but I think it is doable. Most likely you'll need a custom drive shaft and exhaust.

Why not just get a 1300 or 1500 Triumph engine?
 
Re: 1275 Midget motor/trans into a 75 Spitfire?

can't think of anyone doing it - I have the 1500 and know that British Leyland had to adapt the metal in the Midget engine bay. Honestly though if I had a Spit with no motor I'd be making a hot rod out of it and drop a zetec or a small V6 in it. Like these guys did

https://www.britishv8.org/Photos-Triumph-Conversions.htm
 
Re: 1275 Midget motor/trans into a 75 Spitfire?

oooh! I like the 2.3 turbo. That'll do nicely.
 
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