Gary,
If you want an all synchro tranny, buy a Miata and keep the Sprite
original with period or off other British car upgrades. I remember
enjoying driving my Sprite all day long and loving it for who it was. Ah,
for the simpler days before credit cards and the need for more "stuff".
Doug
> Gary, I don't have a Sprite, but several friends do. You may have
> already thought of it but the 5 speed conversion is great for these
>
> cars, you get synchromesh on first and an overdrive 5th that makes
> highway cruising a much better proposition. If you don't go for the
> 5
> speed a lower rear end (I believe about 3.90 or 3.70 for the last
> cars)
> would be good unless it is absolutely just a track car and
> acceleration/close ratio is more important than cruising.
>
> I think most bugeyes are upgraded to front disk brakes, which like
> our
> big healeys is a simple bolt on with components from later cars.
>
> If it is going to be driven hard you will also want upgraded rear
> axles, they can still break but not as easily.
>
> Fot a track car plus one or two wheels (14' or 15") with low profile
>
> tires.
>
> I met some guys in Kansas City that have installed superchargers and
>
> like them a lot.
>
> Sounds like fun.
>
>
> Greg Lemon
> 54 BN1
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