[Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget?

[corvallis at peoplepc.com]

Don't these things twist half-shafts with a stock Spridget motor? Mine did
before it was given to me. ...bill in corvallis
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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 2:50 PM
To: Bob Van Kirk; Kyle Werner
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget?

The MGB 1800 weighs 397#.

350 Chevy weighs 575#.

302 Ford weighs 485#.

Knock off 50# on the Chevy and Ford V8s for AL heads.

215 Buick - Rover V8 weighs 350.  The larger Rover versions are only 5# 
heavier than the 215.

Also, the AL T-5 5-speed is lighter than the MGB iron 4-speed.

A breathed on 215 Buick/Rover can give you 3 to 4 times the HP with less 
weight than an MGB 1800.  But, you are still going to have fun fitting it.

LAD

P.S. My numbers came from "How to Give Your MGB V8 Power" by Roger Williams.
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