In a message dated 25/10/00 00:55:21 GMT Daylight Time, jaybird@isoc.net
writes:
One of the first things I ask myself about any kind of parts swap is not is
this engine a Japanesese engine (that is the 2nd question) but how much does
it weigh?
The Spridget is a fairly light car and increases in weight can effect it
adversely - hence the K-Series engine swap is Ok in my book because it is an
aluminium alloy engine. Five speed swaps are always heavier than the stock
box but give a comfort/pleasure/performance increase greater than the losses
suffered by a weight increase.
Generally an auto box is on the heavy and bulky side and in any event how
easy will it be to hang a suitable torque converter on the back of the crank
of any given engine in question - they are usually specifically designed.
1312
<< Dave,
TH200's were in about any RWD GM from 77' to 81'. Trans Ams, Camaros,
Novas
and any of the variants. They are 3-spd automatics and were real junk when
they came out. That, in my opinion, would take the fun out of a Spridget.
But, maybe not for some people!
Jaybird
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