Maniflow makes the correct manifold for use with the Spridget. I have
this setup with the single HIF44 in my Bugeye. APT sells them.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
Brashear, Jack, N
> Hi All, the single HIF6 is an outstanding conversion on my Mk2 Sprite.
> I won't go back to the dual carb setup. Anyway, there is definitely a
> clearance issue to settle with square body Spridgets...at least with the
> Howley manifold I use. I've heard that there are other manifolds with
> less inclination so as to avoid the clearance problem, but I've not
> actually seen one. I have a couple of photos that show the "bumple" in
> my Mk2 hood (uhh...bonnet). If anyone's interested, just contact me off
> the list.
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:13 PM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Re: FS/T HIF6 with Manifold for MINI 1275 Application
>
> Let me try that again. :)
>
> I don't know about the HIF, but the Cooper S manifold does angle up more
> and my dual 1.5 inch SUs had to have a bump in the "bonnet" to fit the
> carbs.
> ( '67 MKIII Midget )
>
>> From: Jim Rogers <JARplanner@cox.net>
>>
>> The Mini (original Austin & Morris - not BMW MINI) manifold will fit
> on
>> a Spridget 1275, BUT it angles the SU up higher than the correct
>> Spridget manifold. On the Bugeye the bonnet will hit the cap of the
> HIF6
>> and make a cute little dimple in the bonnet. This I know from
>> experience. I don't know if the bonnet on later Spridgets will have
> the
>> same clearance problems.
>>
>> I can highly recommend the HIF6 for a strong street car. I have the
> same
>> setup on my Bugeye.
>>
>> Just my $0.02.
>>
>> Jim Rogers
>> San Juan Capistrano, CA
>>
>> >Can this be adapted to a Spridget?
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