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81. Re: Supertrapp (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 14:59:53 EDT; You must be reading the wrong books. No engine needs backpressure but will benefit from scavenging. I Daniel1312 << Funny, I though that every power tuning book I'd ever read said that. They must be; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00265.html (7,657 bytes)
82. Re: Overheating 1500 Midget (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 14:59:51 EDT; << My guess would be the gutted thermostat >> It won't be this but a proper flow sleeve would be an improvement anyway - of course the bypass will need blocking off. Daniel1312; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00266.html (7,181 bytes)
83. Re: What I've been up to... (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 14:59:45 EDT; I'm with Mike on this one and there are two points here. Firstly the total current draw from either an alternator or dynamo is getting on for 2 horsepower and I know DV's book says something else but; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00267.html (9,617 bytes)
84. Re: rear tire rubbing (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 14:59:48 EDT; Hi Matt, The problem is that 175/70 x 13 tyres on 4.5 wire wheel rims will rub on a square arch car. For instance can you even get the wheels and tyres off without using a massive pry bar on the whee; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00268.html (10,246 bytes)
85. Re: more nicknames needed (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:13:03 EDT; How about: Don the Tom? Dan the Man, RoSo or some Cockney rhyming slang, cor blimey guvner, from the East End of London: Push (Push bike - Mike) Sherman (Sherman tank - Frank) Daniel1312 In a message; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00347.html (9,007 bytes)
86. Re: Redline's take on cooling question (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:13:04 EDT; This is ok but not as simple as it appears. Firstly there are 2 distinct types of formulation for anti freeze and at least in the UK one is advertised as a summer coolant having a benefit over straig; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00348.html (7,150 bytes)
87. Exhaust back pressure (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:13:09 EDT; Hi list, Can anyone explain to me why an engine would ever need back pressure because I don't think it does. For example neither Formula One cars or Top Fuel dragsters have exhaust systems that have; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00349.html (7,613 bytes)
88. more on scavengaging was Re: Was Supertrapp--Now a Challenge! (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:21:34 EDT; For a stock engine maybe but with K&N air filters, a non standard carb,etc not to mention cam swaps it will be a mile out. Daniel1312 << I would suspect the stock exhaust size is pretty close to corr; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00352.html (7,093 bytes)
89. Re: Exhaust back pressure (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:48:50 EDT; << The point is that what works for racing engines/cars is not necessarily what is best for street cars. >> I absolutely agree with you, maybe my illustration was too extreme. As far as back pressure; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00480.html (7,245 bytes)
90. Re: sway- bar (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Sat, 9 Oct 1999 16:26:28 EDT; Tom Colby's Speedwell Engineering has a very nice Panhard rod. Tel: 818 898 9151. Daniel1312 << Can anyone recomend the best sorce for a Panhard rod? Thanks in advance. Bob >>; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00582.html (6,911 bytes)
91. Re: 1500 Tranny (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 08:59:31 EDT; << Brent: I understand this is not an option with a 1500. The 5-speed conversions are for the 1275. >> Not quite. In the USA the Datsun based conversion are only for the A-Series engine. However, in; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00606.html (8,451 bytes)
92. Re: Intsrument Panel (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 08:59:36 EDT; Depends on the year of the car - you could try martin@cheshireclassic.demon.co.uk - this is one of a only a few companies I know who deal in used Spridget parts. Daniel1312; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00607.html (7,992 bytes)
93. Re: Please don't pass it on! (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 14:21:11 EDT; TOO LATE!!!! Daniel1312 Northampton, England - at least the geography is good for the class!; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00652.html (6,652 bytes)
94. Re: Installing Roller Rockers (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 15:15:05 EDT; << Are roller rockers by nature more noisy? >> The hi-lift roller rockers are noisier because they require a larger than standard clearance. If you are using the hi-lift rockers (roller or otherwise); /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00655.html (7,541 bytes)
95. Re: Supercharging... (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 15:15:08 EDT; A supercharger is essentially an engine drive mechanical pump for supply more air to the engine the fuel can be added before or after the supercharger. By pumping in extra air, and thus more fuel, t; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00656.html (7,341 bytes)
96. Re: 1500 Tranny (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 15:15:07 EDT; << I think they sell the kit without the gearbox, but I am not sure what gearbox is required, >> I think it is the Ford Merkur though there are variations on input shaft length for the Ford Type Nine; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00657.html (8,445 bytes)
97. Re: 1500 Tranny (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 15:15:06 EDT; AND you can get close ratios and a true quick shift gear lever!!! - ask me how I know or ask the owner of the red MX5/Miata who breathed Spridget exhaust fumes Sunday afternoon. Daniel1312 << The For; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00658.html (7,853 bytes)
98. turbosRe: Supercharging...(long) (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:57:33 EDT; I think it is always worth repeating that have a seen a Frogeye Sprite with the UK only MG Metro turbo conversion plus an intercooler (non standard) crank out over 150bhp on the chassis dyno when the; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00663.html (6,677 bytes)
99. Re: It's a sickness! (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:57:32 EDT; << an Austin America? >> They did a 1300GT variant of this car. Daniel1312 \o/; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00664.html (7,803 bytes)
100. Re: Intsrument Panel (score: 1): Author: Daniel1312@aol.com; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 16:45:43 EDT; << in autojumbles (that's British for wrecking yard, right?) >> Not exactly. A scrapyard, breakers yard or car dismantlers is in the UK what is known in the US as a boneyard or wrecking yard. An auto; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00748.html (8,439 bytes)

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