Ben,
All US spec 1500 engines (except for 1976 Federal models) used dished
pistons that resulted in a 7.5:1 compression. All other markets used
flat-top pistons with a compression ratio of 9:1. Camshafts for all
markets, including the UK, were the same. The major differences between
all of the US market cars were in the carb needle and the distributor
advance curve.
That said, it'll help us with the build advice we give you if you tell
us what your goal is in the rebuilding - are you just looking for a
warmed-up street motor, or something a little more radical?
-=Chris
<-----Original Message----->
From: Ben Bouchard
Sent: 11/21/2005 3:47:45 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Midget 1500-CA Engine Rebuild
I am considering rebuilding my Midget 1500 engine. This is originally a
California car with the CA Emission setup. I would like to rebuild it to
non-CA specs. Does anyone know of any differences that are internal to
the
engine? I assume that there is a different cam due to the different
ignition timing recommendations between CA and non-CA cars.
Thanks, Ben
Ann Arbor, MI
'76 Midget 1500
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