Hi Rick, Kevin, and all, Just my $0.02 worth here...but there is
another carb alternative to think about besides a Weber. I installed a
Howley inlet manifold that mounts a single SU HIF6 carb. I think there
are other single inlets available besides the Howley if you dig out the
information. It is a very simple and uncluttered installation and it's
very accessible for tuning and adjusting. It fits great with a LCB
header which you'll probably be using. Do the math here and you'll see
that the single HIF6 and the two HS2 carbs have almost exactly the same
venturi area. Anyway, I did this in 1994 and it has been flawless. Oh
yes, the performance is every bit as good (if not a little better) with
the single big carb as with the twin smaller carbs...at least on my
Sprite Mk2. Just FYI...
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of K. Valentine
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:23 PM
To: Rick Sorak
Cc: Spridget List
Subject: Re: Putting a 1275 in my 65 Midget
Rick,
The rad will work just fine, provided it is in good shape, (no blockages
in the tubes, etc.)
The Carbs will be the "weak link" in your new engine, but they will
work. My opinion is you will probably run out of fuel at the top end
and would be better off with a Weber 45 (DCOE).
Kevin V.
On Mar 15, 2006, at 7:14 PM, Rick Sorak wrote:
> Hello Spridget,
>
> I'm building a hotrod 1310 (1275 +.040) for my 65 Midget. I was
> planning on using the
> original 1098 carbs and radiator, Are they up to the task? Anything
> else I should know about? The motor is not that radical 8.8:1
> pistons, Crane street cam F-232/294-2-10 (232,242@.050 .370 .388
> lift), and a header.
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