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Nicely done modified Sprite [NFI]
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RickB
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I don't think I can live without a heater.
Any thoughts on how to get a heater in there?
I hope he can send me more pictures, it actually might be worth going to see it just to see how he did it all if he's willing.
Of course, there's also the Toyota swap - can't remember which engine that is though. It may be the 1.6 that is sitting in my daughters Corolla right now...
Any thoughts on how to get a heater in there?
I hope he can send me more pictures, it actually might be worth going to see it just to see how he did it all if he's willing.
Of course, there's also the Toyota swap - can't remember which engine that is though. It may be the 1.6 that is sitting in my daughters Corolla right now...
Spriteman65
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That is a nice swap. I'll bet there are a ton of Miata engines and transmissions waiting to go into Spridgets!
Trevor Jessie
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The tunnel has to be modified to use that transmission.
58Custom
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RickB said:
Vintage Air Compact Heater 50515-VUH
Here's one on Ebay.
Should fit behind the dash in the center. Modify the radio console to fit.
RickB
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Right, the 4AGE swap.RickB said:...there's also the Toyota swap - can't remember which engine that is though. It may be the 1.6 that is sitting in my daughters Corolla right now...
Apparently there's also a small 1.0 or 1.3 liter Geo Metro with a 5 speed manual that can be fitted.
Hmmm...
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I have given some thought to where to put a heater when it can not be used in stock location. Since my V-8 Bugeye has the detroit iron shove to the firewall. I also have no heater. I have not done the engineering yet but in my head I figured I can install the orignal style heater behind the front seats under the rear shell, ducting the hot air in small vents down into passenger compartment from the rear of car.
This will also increase the water supply therefore helping cooling capacity. Copper lines would serve well. The only fabrication would be the manifold below heater to push air. the fan could be placed well to the rear of vehicle along a rear quarter panel.
This will also increase the water supply therefore helping cooling capacity. Copper lines would serve well. The only fabrication would be the manifold below heater to push air. the fan could be placed well to the rear of vehicle along a rear quarter panel.
RickB said:Right, the 4AGE swap.RickB said:...there's also the Toyota swap - can't remember which engine that is though. It may be the 1.6 that is sitting in my daughters Corolla right now...
Apparently there's also a small 1.0 or 1.3 liter Geo Metro with a 5 speed manual that can be fitted.
Hmmm...
I've also read a few people using the Nissan SR20. It is the engine I would use it I ever had the desire to put a new engine in Spridget...However, my next build (if I ever finish this one) will be an EV conversion...free charging at work!
I also ran across this and I actually think it looks good. However, I wouldn't consider it a Sprite anymore either: https://www.attackbanana.com/modmg/racesprite.php
Jim_Gruber
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For more info on dropping a Miata Engine and Tranny into a Spridget take a look at The Mite.com.
or it could be TheMite.com
or it could be TheMite.com
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RickB said:It may be the 1.6 that is sitting in my daughters Corolla right now...
Actually, depending on year it is. It's not the really hot one, but it'll do. By her a buss pass...
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If you don't block the heater vents off, you still will get some decent underhood air heat.
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Spriteman65 said:
elsewhere there is mention of the Mite https://the-mite.com/
My understanding is that the Miata engine is a tall engine and thus is not as easy a swap as some other engines.
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You want the blacktop or silvertop 4AGE (JDM only).....5 valves per cyl., ITB's & 165HP. I am very much considering this for my Bugeye. Vroom!
The Geo Metro engine you're thinking of is actually a Suzuki (they made the Metro). It's the G13B, a 100 HP 1.3L twin cam engine from the '89-'94 Swift GT/GTi. They're decent engines, but have crank issues.....you need to watch the crank keyway carefully as it wallows itself out over time.
As for the Sprite in the ad.....very nice. If it were only a Bugeye.
The Geo Metro engine you're thinking of is actually a Suzuki (they made the Metro). It's the G13B, a 100 HP 1.3L twin cam engine from the '89-'94 Swift GT/GTi. They're decent engines, but have crank issues.....you need to watch the crank keyway carefully as it wallows itself out over time.
As for the Sprite in the ad.....very nice. If it were only a Bugeye.