Welcome to the list Neil. I think I may have met you at one of the
Conclaves....anyway, the higher diff ratio and the 5-speed OD can be
more or less desirable depending on the kind of driving you plan mostly
to do. I'm not into drag racing or autocross anymore so I have a
"freeway cruiser" Sprite Mk2. That is, a 5-speed OD and a 3.7 diff from
one of the latest model MG Midgets with a VIN above 200,000. I can run
80 mph all day long if I choose and I can easily top 100. But I usually
keep her just above 70. This equates to about 3400 rpm with my tires
etc.. So, if you're into neck jerking driving, stay with a 4.1 or
lower. Lots of folks thing a 3.9 is a good compromise. Lotsa Luck,
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Neil Anderson
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 8:48 AM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Question from a new member
Hello to all,
I recently joined this list (thanks to Bob Brown) hoping to get some
help, info, support, and such from this group. I have been a Big Healey
owner (BT7) since 1970 and have owned my current red BT7 since 1984. I
have been a member of the Midwest AHC since 1980 and have lots of seat
time in the red car driving all over the country going to national
meets.
I have a always had the desire to add a Sprite to my garage (well, shop)
and have just found and puchased pretty much what I wanted, a Bugeye
restoration project w/o and engine and gearbox. I wanted to upgrade to
a 1275 and ribcase box anyway, which I found from another guy.
My question today is if anyone can give an opinion on whether the
ribcase gearbox with possibly a lower geared rear end (3.9, or such) is
a good set-up or if going with a 5-speed box conversion is the best way
to go?
I already have the ribcase box from a "69 Sprite, but now may be the
time to think of the alternative.
Thanks,
Neil Anderson
'60 BT7
'59 Bugeye
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