Hot Rod Sprite in Alhambra CA

[Gray_Cat]

NFI: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/4802465904.html

 

[HealeyRick]

That's some wild specs on that car. 14:1 compression and 5.38 gears? I have 4.55s in my bugeye with a 948 and it's a screamer. I can't imagine what 5.38s would be like without a 5 speed. Like the seller says, bet it's a blast on the PCH.

 

[Bayless]

I don't know. With those gears it may not be fast enough to get on the highway nut I'll bet it's a monster in the red light grand prix.

 

[nomad]

I don't know. With those gears it may not be fast enough to get on the highway nut I'll bet it's a monster in the red light grand prix.

I think with 5.38 gears he would get run over on the coast hiway! Wonder where he gets gas for 14 to 1 comp....nearest airport?

Kurt.

 

[58Custom]

I think with 5.38 gears he would get run over on the coast hiway! Wonder where he gets gas for 14 to 1 comp....nearest airport?

Kurt.

RPMs at 60 would be about 4700 with 23" tire diameter. I assume his redline is around 8000 or greater, otherwise he is wasting everyone's time. The compression is how he gets any torque out of this, and I assume he would be running VP-110 or similar. Some folks build these "heroic" street rods to play on Decker and Mulholland, others just use a larger engine & 5 speed and can drive anywhere.

Edited to add: No doubt that, in it's element, it's a blast to drive.

 

[nomad]

Probably be a fun auto-crosser!! Don't think I would enjoy it on the highway.

Kurt.

 

[Gray_Cat]

I think with 5.38 gears he would get run over on the coast hiway! Wonder where he gets gas for 14 to 1 comp....nearest airport?

Kurt.

I pass by a 76 station in Pasadena that sells racing gas @ 9.95 per gallon - ouch!