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www.youtube.com › playlist1970 Triumph Spitfire/GT6 ---The Spit Six - YouTube

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Apr 6, 2024 · We work on a Triumph Spitfire restomod with a GT6 chassis and engine that was well restored by it's previous owner. As nice as it is though, it was lacking i...
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May 19, 2023 · In this video, we show you how we swapped the engine in a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK III with a 1990's Mazda Miata engine and a Subaru differential. The custom...
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Dec 17, 2023 · We take a first look at a 1970 Triumph Spitfire that just came into the shop. It was fully restored by the previous owner and modified with a warmed over GT6...
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www.triumphexp.com › forum › spitfire-and-gt6-forumEngine Swap Options : Spitfire & GT6 Forum : The Triumph ...

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Nov 9, 2014 · Re: Engine Swap Options. The important differences between the GT6 and TR6 engines as far as fitting into a Spitfire goes are: (1) the GT6 engine has a shorter stroke and so the oil pan fits with no trouble, and (2) the GT6 intake manifold is configured to fit under the bonnet.
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Nov 5, 2018 · 5 Nov 2018. The Triumph Spitfire was launched in 1962, and aimed to compete with the Austin-Healey Sprite, but in the same year another rival also surfaced – the MGB. Thanks to its separate ...
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May 17, 2022 · Also a plus, the engine was almost twice the size. Speaking of size, once seated in the cockpit, my legs had to stretch to reach the firewall. It was roomy. The project began as a Craigslist-find 1970 Triumph Spitfire in need of completion. Floorpans had been welded in and the bodywork taken care of by the previous owner.
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What year did the Triumph Spitfire come out?
A full buyer's guide for the Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980) including specs, common problems and model history... The Triumph Spitfire was launched in 1962, and aimed to compete with the Austin-Healey Sprite, but in the same year another rival also surfaced – the MGB.

Triumph Spitfire: Buying guide and review (1962-1980)

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Does a Triumph Spitfire have a tuned engine?
Because the Spitfire was generally the most highly tuned of the lot, you need to make sure the engine fitted is the one that belongs there, as less powerful units are often substituted from other Triumph models.

Triumph Spitfire: Buying guide and review (1962-1980)

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How much power does a Triumph Spitfire have?
The Triumph doesn’t have a huge amount of power on offer, but with just 670kg to haul along, performance is better than you might think – especially as the 1147cc four-pot was fitted with twin carbs, a spicier camshaft and a more free-breathing exhaust manifold. Which Triumph Spitfire to buy?

Triumph Spitfire: Buying guide and review (1962-1980)

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Can you put a 6 cylinder engine in a Spitfire?
you are not going to get a 6 cylinder engine into a Spitfire without at a bare minimum modifying the hood with a bulge for clearance. Look at a photo of a GT 6, that is what needs to be done to a Spit, or just swap on a GT6 hood. easy to build a Spit engine for a fair bit more power than stock.

Engine Swap Options : Spitfire & GT6 Forum : The Triumph Experience

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What engine number does a Spitfire have?
All Spitfire engine numbers start with an F: FC in the case of the MkI/MkII, FD for the MkIII, FH for the MkIV (but FK for US cars) and FH for the 1500 (FM for US cars). However, there’s a good chance that something else will be fitted, such as an engine starting G (Herald), D (Dolomite) or Y (1500 saloon).

Triumph Spitfire: Buying guide and review (1962-1980)

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What engine does a MkI Spitfire have?
MkI and MkII Spitfires were fitted with an 1147cc engine, but because these early cars are rare, you’re unlikely to find a car with one of these rather gutless powerplants. Even if you do find a first or second-generation car, the chances are the engine will have been swapped for a later unit by now.

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This is a time lapse video of the rebuild of a 1970 Triumph Spitfire. The rebuild took place on April 26, 2006