Triumph Spitfire

[fujioko]

Hi,

The Suzuki G10 3 cylinder and a Samurai transmission is small enough to fit in a Spitfire, however the intake manifold might be a problem.

I also own a Triumph Spitfire and I kicked this idea around for a while. I'm pretty sure you'll see a 200 pound weight reduction with the swap.

I ended up putting a G10 engine in a Mazda Miata... a significantly heavier car.
The performance is certainty slower but the fuel economy is awesome.

I get 45 + MPG real world driving and can squeeze out over 50 MPG with modified driving.

I drive the G10 Miata regularly and I'm still experimenting with mods to improve real world fuel economy.

[fujioko]

I posted in the wrong thread. Disregard this entry.