Engine swap for Spitfire

[Jean A]

Hi to all,

I'm thinking about building a Spitfire based kitcar. Would like to put some more power and torque in it, but without getting to much weight in front.
A small turbo engine looks good to me. Any suggestions ?
Thanks
Jean

[olib007]

Why not just mod the standard engine to give more power and torque? what spitfire were you thinking of using as a bsae? may i suggest posting a request on the following, very good for mod's - http://www.sideways-technologies.co.uk/forum/Blah....

Oli

[odyssey2200]

Toyota 2 litre 3F-SE with 5 speed box.

HTH

[//j17]

Before adding too much more power I'd look at what transmission and rear axle you are going to use.

If you hit 120BHP and a chunk of additional torque... the Triumph diff won't be too long for this world (it was origonally designed for the Herald with c.50BHP)!

Edited by //j17 on Wednesday 24th December 09:01

[Jean A]

Hi guys,

thanks for the reply. I'm aware of the transmission problem.
I'm thinking of swapping not only the engine, but also gearbox and diff.
or getting a 1500 spit tuned...