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I understand that the major issue with using a Miata engine/transmission in a Birkin is that the transmission is a tight fit. Just how tight is it?

Which 2.3l Duratecs have a balance shaft? Remove or retain?

Will a 2.3l Duratec fit in a widebody Birkin with a wet sump and the stock valve cover?

If you want a completed car, the Morgan dealer on Pico in LA has a +2 for sale. Beautiful repaint and purportedly mechanically correct. The door gaps look a bit off to me but then I'm not an Elan expert.

Well, I'm finally on board here. I am a recently retired commercial pilot and long time gearhead (just ask my long suffering wife). I have had a string of race cars over the years (FV, FF, 944, vintage FV to name a few). I've also restored few sports cars as well, in-between the track cars. I picked up a very nice '08 BMW Z4 coupe a couple of years ago but now that I have everything correct on it, all I can do is polish it. I really don't want to start modifying it, so it is up for sale. Looks like I will probably be picking up a Birkin kit in Vail in February. John was kind enough to pass on the secret logon info so that I can tap the collective braintrust here as I move forward with the project. I have also connected with the California Caterham Club (I am located in LA). They seem to be an interesting bunch as well.