Well a 215 is a bit different than a "Chevy V8" (I'm assuming a standard
small block). If the 215 turns out to be as major an undertaking as a 350
I'll revise my plans.
I'd like to approximately double or a little more my HP with a reliable
(read: mild/torquey) powerplant. I have considered the Mazda rotary. I've
always liked the idea of the rotary engine. However it doesn't really seem
to me to feel right for this type of car. It seems too high-tech, like an
electric powerplant. It may have lots of HP and torque, but there is more
than specs to an engine. For an MG it should have a soul. There's nothing
like the sound of a V8, even when you're getting blown off by a
turbo-intercooled-tuned-to-the-max-race-ready 4.
All that being said I may still consider the Mazda, though to get in the
125 - 175 HP range I would need to get a late model/turbo variety. I also
would prefer simplicity.
Anyways, thanks for the feedback thus far.
David Waldmann
Chester, VT - USoA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Feibusch" <rfeibusch@loop.com>
To: <DANMAS@aol.com>
Cc: <david@vermonthardwoods.com>; <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: slightly off topic - Midget
> Listers,
>
> That car was built in Palo Alto, CA back when I was in high school - My
> friend, Jimmy Johnson bought the car later and I was able to ride in it -
> IT WAS INSANE!!!! They had to use a Powerglide because there was no room
> for three pedals in the footwell between the kick panel and the
> transmission hump - you drove with your feet on the pedals at all times!
> The car had stock brakes! Anything is doable, but why???!!!
>
> A Mazda rotary can produce as much power and will sort of fit!!!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rick Feibusch
> Venice, CA
>
>
> >David,
> >
> >I have a copy of an article from an old Hot Rod magazine, where they put
a
> >Chevy V8 into a bugeye Sprite. So, what you're asking is for sure doable.
You
> >want a couple of jpgs of the article?
> >
> >Dan Masters
> >Alcoa, Tennessee
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