This thread has gotten my thinking about a couple of project Midgets, and what changes I might make. The cars are a Mk.I, and a Mk.I 1/2. As far as suspension goes, I'm going to stick with what God a
while the stock 1098 is certainly a vast improvement in terms of performance from either config. of the original 948, it cannot match the significant upper mid-range punch of the stock 1275, though
Glad I could help, Bud.... far as I know, there is the early "CG" (small mains) and later "CC" (big mains) 1098. If there is a CD or other version (Spridget) I am not aware of it. The "stiffened" cra
Hello Robert, this is the combination that i'm running... a 1098 "CC" (2 inch main bearings) with the Datsun, and a 4.22 rear end.... had the engine rebuilt stock, with the exceptions of a mild cam a
Thanks again. I confess to bad memory, re the 10CD thing. It's been a long time since I've looked at either my core engines, or my Vizard book. I really should be more careful. Bud Glad I could help,
LOL...not at all, Bud. Fact is, the more we know, the more difficult it becomes to remember everything accurately. When we're young, we know less!! Much easier to remember "less" than "more". :) Cap'
I run a 1275 with a 5 speed and a 4.22 diff. 80 all day is not a problem at 4500 rpm. To get to any events, I have to drive 3 hours one way (or more) So it's highways at speed for hours. I can't imag
My rather stock 1275 with 5speed and 3.9 diff is just fine off the line. Wheel spin is a problem, but I think that is more of a driver issue. Frank, is your 1275 modified such that you don't have any
That's why I have the 4.2, 2nd-3rd was too far. The engine is modified with plaenty of low end torque. As it is with the 4.2, it's almost exactly as a stock Sprite 4 speed but I now have 5th. -- Fran
Thanks, Frank. While I'm confident that a healthy 1275 can run at 4500 rpm, for as long as it needs to run there (BTDT), I'm sure I don't want to listen to it for more than an hour at a time. It driv
Hello Bud, i have made such a chart for my own use, Datsun 5 speed, 4.22 rear end....175/70 13 tires is as follows... 1st gear, 1000 rpms = 4.4 mph 2nd gear, 1000 rpms = 7.15 mph 3rd gear, 1000 rpms
"I run at 4500rpm all day" ....and you have spare engines on the shelf which you can rebuild and install quickly and economically! There are those of us who haven't your advantages at hand, for one r
As far as fuel economy goes, a stock 1275 can do quite well. I actually checked the mileage on my 67 (many years ago). On a long highway trip I found that at 3500 rpm it got 36 mpg. At 4K, it got 38
Well then my esteemed and respected lister colleague, one thing is for sure....it didn't have a stock cam! :) With no intent toward disrespect or to argue, or to cast doubt upon your honor or veracit
And of course, on your long highway trip, were you going south? If so, you got better mileage, because you were going downhill!!! I normally drive in an absolutly perfect environment at all times, th
"my mileage never varies" Of course not....for.....you are.....a very special sorta guy. Not that there's anything wrong with that! (hee,hee,hee:) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
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After a Triumph or MG club driving event, particularly one where I've driven at 4,000-4,700 for several miles, it never fails that someone will come up to me and tell me how great my Midget sounds. I
My current engine was built for Sprite Rush 98. That was 8 years ago. Same clutch, same pistons, cam, etc. I have replaced the t/chain with a belt set up and I did install an aluminum flywheel a coup