Spridgets
Hello Gentlemen, I am in the deciding stage of my build where it's time to pick an engine... so many amazing swaps have been done, but I haven't read a lot of personal reviews after the swaps. How has it affected the handling and fun of these cars? These forums are smothered in "B's" but are lacking in the Spridgets. I'm considering an Oldsmobile Quad 4, GM 60* V6 or Buick 215 V8? What are some of the experiences?
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4513 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1365 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
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It's pretty dated tech by today's standards. But back in the late 70's my 65 Midget ran a bored and stroked Datsun 6.
3 liters of big cammed, high compression, triple webered gloriousness. Not many cars since have sounded that good or been that much fun. Swapped in a TR4 rear end as it was the perfect width. And unlike a whole string of stockers, it managed to stay together. Spent the rest of my time figuring out brakes. Never did get it to stop well, but times have changed so braking these days should be no problem. That spindly little folded paper front suspension proved to be surprisingly durable. A proper rebuild and custom valving in the lever shocks was all it needed. The shifter came out in the trunk so a remote linkage was made along with a 13" driveshaft. Some good old 13 x 10 Keystones and BFG's and it was good to go. I really miss that car. I should build another one. But the memories are probably better! Live like you mean it Fred |
RMO 699F Mike Maloney SW Ohio (531 posts) Registered: 12/09/2007 12:28PM Main British Car: 1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8 |
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If you google "third rail sprite" there is a guy in new york who runs a very nice bugeye sprite with a 60* V6 and T5...
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