Les Myer wrote:
> More 1500 vs 1275???? Sure, the 1500 should have more torque than a 1275
> and should therefore feel snappier in general putzing about town. I'm sure
> the 1500 would walk away from a 1275 in a 25mph rolling start in fourth
> gear. But drop them both into second and I think it would be a different
> story. Which is better? There are arguments for both, depending on how
> they are driven. Comparing the performance of early 1275 Spridgets with
> 1500 Midgets is like comparing a '67 327ci Camaro with a 78 403ci Trans Am
> - either could be built for more power, but it would be harder to find
> proper mods for the emissions design engine. Which one would end up
> faster, and in what manner - depends on the skill of the builder.
>
> Les
For those interested, at Carlisle a few years ago my stock 1275 Bugeye and my
wifes stock 1275 Midget both beat the pants off the 1500 Midgets and Spitfires
in
the drag races.
And for the record my wife's Midget beat my Bugeye (she was driving)
I also beat the pants off a Toyota powered Sprite.(he was not too happy about
that)
These cars were dead stock 1275cc engines in both cars at the time.
Frank
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