1.8L in a 1973 spider

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TomS

1.8L in a 1973 spider

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I think I could put a 1.8L in my 1973 spider without changing the cross member? Am I correct? Will drop right in?
Thanks Tom
So Cal Mark

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we've done that swap without changing crossmembers
TomS

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Looks like I am getting parts car, and was hoping that it would drop in place.
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Re: 1.8L in a 1973 spider

Post by normanmanske »

i have this exact setup in my car right now the only problem i had was the header didnt quite fit but i did get it on it was just a game of tetris with that long story short i got it in and everything runs fine u can even use the 73 trans it all bolts up the same its very easy
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