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October 13, 2001
Jeremy and all,
I have considered the Jag lump in the Midget... wasn't there a Jag engined
Frogeye way back? ended up in Oz? Must do a web search...
K-series looks a good idea - I know a chap that has built a number of very
high output K-series (up to 250 bhp from the 1.8 litre!). Trouble is they
aint cheap, especially the RWD conversion parts (though at least available
off the shelf).
The Mazda I would like, and its been done before as well, but bit rare in UK.
Although come in RWD format. For some (irrational?) reason I find myself
avoiding them cos of reputation for wearing out and being a bit generally
scary.
Lancia twink is a bit of a big (tall?) heavy lump, and a bit long in tooth. I
think RWD 'boxes are getting a bit rare?
One of 'favourites' so far is 1.8 8 valve turbo lump out the Nissan S12
Silvia (very '80's angular coupe) - compact (unfortunately iron block),
cheap, easy the find, plenty of power (and potential increase) and come in
RWD.
Only trouble is the torque is gonna eat the back axle isn't it?
hmmmm, got to finish decorating the bedroom before I am allowed back in the
garage :-(
BTW C- or D-Type?
Cheers, Phil
FilMidget@... 5227
Posted on October 13, 2001 08:21 AM
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