I don't know about the HIF, but the Cooper S manifold does angle up more and my
dual 1.5 inch SUs had to have a bump in it to fit the carbs.
( '67 MKIII Midget )
> From: Jim Rogers <JARplanner@cox.net>
>
> The Mini (original Austin & Morris - not BMW MINI) manifold will fit on
> a Spridget 1275, BUT it angles the SU up higher than the correct
> Spridget manifold. On the Bugeye the bonnet will hit the cap of the HIF6
> and make a cute little dimple in the bonnet. This I know from
> experience. I don't know if the bonnet on later Spridgets will have the
> same clearance problems.
>
> I can highly recommend the HIF6 for a strong street car. I have the same
> setup on my Bugeye.
>
> Just my $0.02.
>
> Jim Rogers
> San Juan Capistrano, CA
>
> >Can this be adapted to a Spridget?
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