Spider Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hi Guys, Trying to find any info on replacing my GT6 engine for one from a BMW, has anyone done it or does anyone have any info on the subject.Many Thanks Spider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Not quite the same but.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/stag/auction-434993820.htmCheers Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I read of a Z3 based Spit once, but it was more like a Z3 with a spit body adapted to be fitted.what engine are you looking at fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I believe it is the M52 2.8 all alloy Vanos unit that I have been looking at. I would like to fit it without modifying the bonnet with extra bulges. I have seen the Spitfire/Z3 before and no disrespect to the owner it is not a look that I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 3762 wrote:Hi Guys, Trying to find any info on replacing my GT6 engine for one from a BMWWhy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 SpiderSorry to be a party pooper but they are way too tall, unless you put a mahooosive bulge in the bonnet.If you built a spaceframe chassis to mount it all lower down and further back it might fit.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I've seen the BMW 6 cylinder engine and 'box fitted to a Herald and it was in ok in that, but there is substantially less clearance in the under-bonnet area in a Spitfire or GT6. That engine would be cracking if it did fit too. You'd definitely need traction control though, those BMWs were lively enough with the TCS switched off, can't imagine that a GT6 would stay in a straight line with 192BHP of Munich's finest under the bonnet!Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 1218 wrote:can't imagine that a GT6 would stay in a straight line with 192BHP of Munich's finest under the bonnet!That figure is with the cat still fitted aparently removing it really makes them go.This BMW engine lies over to the right hand side, I suspect there will be complications with the steering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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