I still think, if you're going to do a major engine swap, the Mazda rotory is
the way to go. Great power to weight ratio, can also use the RX7 5-speed, and
modified rear end with disk brakes and limited slip, and to top that off it's
one of the most reliable power plants ever made.
The only caveat is, it just doesn't sound right :-(
- Bryan
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>Subject: Fw: Brake up grades.
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>My brother-in-law had a V-8 powered Midget some years ago. Even though it
>was done right, it didn't handle worth a darn. Use a hot V-6 for lightweight
>power and get a little better handling than a boat anchor V-8.
>
>Kent
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>From: <DLancer7676@cs.com>
>To: <Toby@intri-plex.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 9:49 PM
>Subject: Re: Brake up grades.
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>> In a message dated 7/17/2000 9:20:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>> Toby@intri-plex.com writes:
>>
>> << Nothing wrong
>> with mixing Japanese reliability with Euro design (mr2). Now mix in some
>> American v8 power (AC cobra) and prepare to change underwear. >>
>>
>> Toby: I was with you up to the V8 Power. Would throw the little jewel
>> terribly out of balance. Kent (Bushwacker on here) pointed out to me at
>the
>> Cincinnati show last weekend that the AC Cobra has the V8 mounted very far
>> back--it has an exceptionally long engine compartment, and this preserves
>> some of its handling. I still think a Sprite would smoke one in
>Autocross.
>> Maybe the v8 Sprite would be good for getting away from stop lights, drag
>> racing, but I suspect a demon to handle in an autocross or a delightfully
>> curvy road, which is the kind of driving these cars are meant for.
>>
>> It sure would sound good though. 8^)
>>
>> --David C.
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