[Healeys] Bugeye owners- Upgrades?

[glemon at neb.rr.com]

Gary, I don't have a Sprite, but several friends do.  You may have 
already thought of it but the 5 speed conversion is great for these 
cars, you get synchromesh on first and an overdrive 5th that makes 
highway cruising a much better proposition.  If you don't go for the 5 
speed a lower rear end (I believe about 3.90 or 3.70 for the last cars) 
would be good unless it is absolutely just a track car and 
acceleration/close ratio is more important than cruising.

I think most bugeyes are upgraded to front disk brakes, which like our 
big healeys is a simple bolt on with components from later cars.

If it is going to be driven hard you will also want upgraded rear 
axles, they can still break but not as easily.   

Fot a track car plus one or two wheels (14' or 15") with low profile 
tires.

I met some guys in Kansas City that have installed superchargers and 
like them a lot.

Sounds like fun.


Greg Lemon
54 BN1