you should be able to do a clean swap. some things will be different
though. like the radiator. as far as the midget - they dont sell for
much. probably not worth fixing just to sell.


> Rick wrote:
> > The basic question is, can I swap a 1976 MG Midget engine into a 1978
> > Triumph Spitfire? To make matters worse I'm in California with all the
> > smog requirements, fortunately both cars are already California cars
> > from the factory.
> >
> > The longer story is a did a very clean rebuild of the MG engine (about
> > $2,500) then ran into smog pump problems and sort of lost interest in
> > the car. Body is a bit worn and the interior trashed anyway.
> >
> > Just picked up the Spitfire which has a decent body and mediocre engine.
> >
> > I would love to see that engine run that I worked over, if it fits the
> > Triumph that would be great.
> >
> > An alternative is to complete the MG and get what I can sell it for. I'm
> > too tall for the MG but fit the Triumph so the MG has to go.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for comments/opinions.
> >
> > Rick
> >