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Re: Putting a 1275 in my 65 Midget

To: Rick Sorak <HTPC@midsouth.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Putting a 1275 in my 65 Midget
From: "K. Valentine" <kevin@valentinephoto.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:22:38 -0500
Rick,

The rad will work just fine, provided it is in good shape, (no  
blockages in the tubes, etc.)

The Carbs will be the "weak link" in your new engine, but they will  
work.  My opinion is you will probably run out of fuel at the top end  
and would be better off with a Weber 45 (DCOE).

Kevin V.



On Mar 15, 2006, at 7:14 PM, Rick Sorak wrote:

> Hello Spridget,
>
>   I'm building a hotrod 1310 (1275 +.040) for my 65 Midget. I was  
> planning on using the
>   original 1098 carbs and radiator, Are they up to the task? Anything
>   else I should know about? The motor is not that radical 8.8:1
>   pistons, Crane street cam F-232/294-2-10 (232,242@.050  .370 .388
>   lift), and a header.




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