I am subscribed to the Dastun Roadster list for a buddy on a separate email
account so as not the over ride this one. When I went through last week, they
were talking trash about how us British car owners were needing to use Jap
parts to keep our cars going. I explained that the 5 speed conversion lets us
keep up with today's speeds on the hwys. I have such a knack for killing a
thread...................not one reply.................
Maybe they were embarrassed to have been caught??
Fred Bassett wrote:
> Thanks for sharing your experience. The way I see it, if I rescue a
> Spridgite that has been long neglected, and not likely to get back on the
> road without my assistance, I won't feel badly modifying mechanically to
> suit my fancy. I was thinking of a Honda engine, but agree the Toyota may
> be more practical, as the transmission is already fitted to the engine. I
> guess the next question would be brakes. Are they adequate?
>
> All the best,
>
> Fred Bassett
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Toby Atwater <Toby@intri-plex.com>
> To: 'Fred Bassett' <fredbass@pacific.net.id>; Spridgets@Autox. Team. Net
> (E-mail) <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 12:52 AM
> Subject: RE: fast bug-i in Fresno
>
> > http://triumph.cs.utah.edu/www/mg/tech/midget/engswapa.html
> >
> > Toyota 4age engine (think 84-86 RWD corolla or early mr2) 1600cc, DOHC
> with
> > a toyota T-50 tranny fit right in with very little cutting.
> >
> > The T blocks (think 70s RWD corolla) also fit however they are a bit
> bigger,
> > heavier and diliver less output.
> >
> > On my Midget, I am planning to try a toyota 3sg engine. 2.0L DOHC hooked
> up
> > to the same tranny. 200hp natutally aspirated machine. No fuel injection,
> I
> > am gonna try to adapt some SUs to at least try to remain vintage esque.
> >
> > Have fun...
> >
> > Toby
> >
> > 69 Sprite (all stock and keeping that way)
> > 69 MG Midget... (hey its already hacked)
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