Been lurking for a while. I am getting close to a purchase. Will a 1980-1985 FI engine fit under a 1969-1972 (no hump) hood?
Don
2.0 Liter in a 1969-1972
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BEEK
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Re: 2.0 Liter in a 1969-1972
are you running a carb or the efi system?
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75 spider , 6 Lancia Scorpions, 2018 Abarth Spider, 500X wifes, 500L 3 82 Zagatos. 82 spider 34k original miles, 83 pininfarina, 8 fiat spider parts cars
son has 78 spider
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azruss
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Re: 2.0 Liter in a 1969-1972
I put a flat hood on my 80 FI. Slight interference with the edge of the timing belt cover. Need some creating orientation of the dizzy so the wires dont get pinched on the hood. I fixed the first by notching the center brace on the hood and the 2nd by going to a dizziless ignition.
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vandor
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Re: 2.0 Liter in a 1969-1972
I notched my TB cover. No way I'm notching a flat hood! 
I had a '70 Spider with a small bump hood that had a FI 2 liter in it, and it fit, but I had lowered the engine mounts some.
I had a '70 Spider with a small bump hood that had a FI 2 liter in it, and it fit, but I had lowered the engine mounts some.
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'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
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124spiderman
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Re: 2.0 Liter in a 1969-1972
2.0 engine taller and significantly heavier.
Prepare for more wear on front suspension. Flat hood will not close properly.
Prepare for more wear on front suspension. Flat hood will not close properly.
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I own: 124CS, 500F, Bravo Sport T-Jet
I want to own: 8V, DINO SPIDER/COUPE, ANY ABARTH, '54 FIAT-TURBINA
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macinsac
Re: 2.0 Liter in a 1969-1972
Thanks for the information. I guess I won't be going that route.