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1. Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:09:28 -0400
If taken seriously, this could be an interesting thread. 1971 Midget, 1275 engine. Since the engine and transmission are out already, the question is what to do. It's going to be strictly a street ma
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01668.html (7,346 bytes)

2. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 19:33:14 -0700charset="iso-8859-1"
You need to get yourself a copy of Daniel Vizard's book "Tuning the A-Series Engine" for a fairly complete discussion of this topic.... Doug Ingram Victoria BC 1958 Sprite (AN5L/636) 1963 Sprite Mk
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01669.html (8,160 bytes)

3. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 20:17:01 -0700
DCOE, APT modified head, 9.5:1 CR, 276 or 286 cam, 1.5 ratio rockers, Maniflow LBC and system, cam belt drive, 5-speed, 3.9:1 diff, competition axles. We'll talk about the chassis next week :-) My 2
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01675.html (8,262 bytes)

4. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 23:13:52 -0700charset="iso-8859-1"
His name is actually D. David Vizard, Daniel being his first name, but he goes by David. At least, that's my story. ;) Doug you
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01678.html (9,304 bytes)

5. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 23:40:31 -0700charset="Windows-1252"
I know I would be interested in "recipes" for tuning a spridget engine. Vizard is great, he really tests out on the flow bench almost every part of the engine and how one affects the other.. But does
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01679.html (9,747 bytes)

6. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 08:29:49 -0700
While I'm no expert, from reading all the books, the difference between a slightly warmed engine and a FAST engine is the head (for a 1275). Unfortunately, there is also a big price difference betwee
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01685.html (10,863 bytes)

7. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:55:01 -0700 (PDT)
That's 'David Vizard' :-) - Bryan owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net using -f
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01691.html (8,673 bytes)

8. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 11:18:29 -0700 (PDT)
Here's the easiest mods, that should give you the most for your $$. -Maniflow LCB with 1.75" exhaust. -Mildly port head (you can do this yourself with a die grinder, and Vizard's book) -Performance c
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01693.html (9,087 bytes)

9. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 15:39:59 EDT
I'm going to disagree with Bryan for the following reasons: I get a smooth ride with the 286 cam in my engine because it is correctly timed, used with a CV exhaust system (as per Vizard), and has spe
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01697.html (10,166 bytes)

10. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 13:05:11 -0700 (PDT)
It really sounds like your car is 'an exception to the rule' and not typical of what can normally be achived, by the average home mechanic. Unfortuately, most of us don't happen to have a 'dyno' han
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01699.html (11,853 bytes)

11. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 19:00:43 EDT
<< the dyno getting set up correctly. >> Now, dam*it, Daniel; you "expect" the List to ACTUALLY think that one of It's Members woulf actually do something RIGHT???!!!!???? Geeez, the audacity !! Bloo
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01705.html (7,370 bytes)

12. Re: Dream machine (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 03:22:26 -0400
I've had some success with the following set up: stock 1275 lower end, aluminum head with hardened valves( makes it no lead compatible), Kent 266 cam, belt drive for the cam, LCB header, and 45 DCOE
/html/spridgets/2000-08/msg01715.html (11,058 bytes)


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