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Jim_Gruber
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Guy must have little feet to fit a clutch in there. Usually dropping a V-8 in there requires serious widening of the tranny tunnel. Everyone of those I've see uses an automatic transmission.
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I am not so sure this is a proven experiment.
I notice the spark plugs are out of what appears to be a small block Chevy engine. determination of engine problems? also notice metal tubing going through drivers side along with headers that looked scary if they are brake or fuel.
the conversion on mine is a lot cleaner, headers run beside engine to bottom of car,the car sits stock and it was done early 70s with a Ford 289
I agree about the Standard shift, don't see it working out well.
Don't mean to arm chair criticize but this really looks rookie conversion.
I notice the spark plugs are out of what appears to be a small block Chevy engine. determination of engine problems? also notice metal tubing going through drivers side along with headers that looked scary if they are brake or fuel.
the conversion on mine is a lot cleaner, headers run beside engine to bottom of car,the car sits stock and it was done early 70s with a Ford 289
I agree about the Standard shift, don't see it working out well.
Don't mean to arm chair criticize but this really looks rookie conversion.
Jim_Gruber
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So a guy here in Dayton had one of those 289 and C-4 Tranny? stuffed into a Spridget. Described it as an absolutely scary experience that he sold after his first pass down the drag strip. I'm guessing similar experience for you?
Car was in local LBC shop having wishbones replaced after the guy pulled the front end off of the ground. Car did not like that at all.
Car was in local LBC shop having wishbones replaced after the guy pulled the front end off of the ground. Car did not like that at all.
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less tire is better with a high gear(273) helps. but the short wheelbase makes for a dangerous vehicle. not drag striip material.
we I get my vainty tag it will read "useless"
we I get my vainty tag it will read "useless"
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Jim_Gruber said:
I have a friend here that is a big British car collector. Most of the cars are bone stock original, some have nice upgrades like the 5 speed conversion. In his collection is a '69 XKE with a 5 liter Ford engine. I've driven it a number of times and <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">it</span></span> is scary fast; I can't imagine that kind of power in a Spridget, not to mention the footwell, frame and suspension modifications issues. I don't think the car would be much fun to drive other than in a straight line. Just my opinion.
