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Originally Posted by gsasquatch
Wouldn't the Suzuki engine be a better fit in the Triumph, who's original hp and weight is closer to the Metro? My Spitfire seems to get poor mileage for being a 2000# 50hp car. (<30mpg), I would think the Suzuki engine would enhance reliability and livability with the obdII and fuel injection. Looks like the G10 has 2 more hp than the American version of the Spitfire, and you'd probably lose some weight going from Fe to Al.
I've got a rust free overdrive Spitfire for you if you want to give it a go.
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Hi 'ya,
Before I decided to put the G10 in the Miata I had looked into putting it in my 79 Spitfire. The engine is short enough and certainly a lot lighter than the cast iron Spitfire engine.
My spitfire has always been garaged and is completely rust free. The frame rails and floor pans still have near perfect paint. I just couldn't bring myself to altering the car.
For some reason Spitfires don't appreciate in value like other British cars. Perhaps the G10 would increase the value??. Still thinking about this...