Rick wrote in message
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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 short answer is yes. On UK cars the only difference AFAIK is the exhaust
manifold (header to you). The engine mountings may be different but they
should just bolt on. Not too sure about all the emmissions crap you get in
Cali...but hey you can always move states...Engine and box are the
same....maybe just valve and cam diffrences oh and they have different makes
of clutch slave too but they are interchangeable.
Jonners