AGC Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 How easy is it to exchange the engine from my Spitfire Mk3 for a GT6 one. Is this something others have done. Which GT6 engine should I look for?...... Is a Vitesse engine the same as GT6? Look forward to your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The engine (and gearbox) swap is easy, it is the different bonnet and suspension that is harder to source.A Mk1 Vitesse engine is the same as a GT6 Mk1 engineA Mk2 Vitesse engine is the same as a Mk2 and Mk3 GT6 engine.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky63 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Don't forget to upgrade the brakes and suspension, etc etc...Much better to get a GT6 with a rusty tub and put a Spitfire tub on it....That's what I did in the 1980's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Except rusty GT6's are hard to find. No more at £100 Engine/box/prop/diff/plus rad.You need a dizzy with a tacho drive.Front suspension complete. Recommend spitfire swingspring at the rear. I ran my 2.5 vitesse with herald rear brakes/shafts for al its life, no issues at all. So the spit drums probably fine (but keep adjusted)Other front brake option is GT6 disc on existing hub, and princess 4 pot callipers (or modern copies)And the really tricky bit. Bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Many people have done the swap and I'm sure they are very happy with the result. However, my advice would be to try a converted Spitfire before you take the plunge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGC Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I like the idea of this conversion because I love my mk3 Spit however I also love the sound (and performance) of the GT6............... does anyone have a converted Spit local to me (Cambs/Suffolk/Norfolk) who would let me have a look and possibly a ride (drive!)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Am I right in saying that the sumps are different between GT6 and Vitesse, and the Saloons are different again of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 GT6 and Vitesse the same, Saloon different.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ah, my bad, thought the GT6 sump had a different pressing to clear the steering rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 And TR 5/6 diff agen.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero franchi Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 if any one is looking too do this, I have a near MINT bonnet for a GT6 Mk3 for sale.wont fit this guys spitfire mk3 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 ooh,.....how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 if putting the six engine in a spit chassis you 'may' need to also change the front suspension turrets for gt6 ones as the spit ones have mounting holes further apart and fitting the six engine with standard engine mounts is hit or miss,literally,the sump might sit on the steering rack.I have used shims but it still touches on a hot day or giving it large with the loud pedal,so much so that I am making some poly mounts to fix it once and for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero franchi Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Here is LOTS of photos of said bonnet for esxefi http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=17http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=16http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=15http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=14http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=13http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=12http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=11http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=10http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=9http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=8http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=7http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=6http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=5http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=4http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=3http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=2http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=1http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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