Thanks for sharing your experience. The way I see it, if I rescue a
Spridgite that has been long neglected, and not likely to get back on the
road without my assistance, I won't feel badly modifying mechanically to
suit my fancy. I was thinking of a Honda engine, but agree the Toyota may
be more practical, as the transmission is already fitted to the engine. I
guess the next question would be brakes. Are they adequate?
All the best,
Fred Bassett
----- Original Message -----
From Toby Atwater <Toby at intri-plex.com>
To: 'Fred Bassett' <fredbass@pacific.net.id>; Spridgets@Autox. Team. Net
(E-mail) <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 12:52 AM
Subject: RE: fast bug-i in Fresno
> http://triumph.cs.utah.edu/www/mg/tech/midget/engswapa.html
>
> Toyota 4age engine (think 84-86 RWD corolla or early mr2) 1600cc, DOHC
with
> a toyota T-50 tranny fit right in with very little cutting.
>
> The T blocks (think 70s RWD corolla) also fit however they are a bit
bigger,
> heavier and diliver less output.
>
> On my Midget, I am planning to try a toyota 3sg engine. 2.0L DOHC hooked
up
> to the same tranny. 200hp natutally aspirated machine. No fuel injection,
I
> am gonna try to adapt some SUs to at least try to remain vintage esque.
>
> Have fun...
>
> Toby
>
> 69 Sprite (all stock and keeping that way)
> 69 MG Midget... (hey its already hacked)
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