> How fast do you drive your Spridget on the highway? Mine seems pretty
> wrapped out at 55. Can the drvetrain take higher speeds for hours on
> end?
> What are your experiences?
I probably drove my 1500 Midget much faster than you can drive your
sprite, so this may not help you, but with some minor engine mods
(boring, grinding, etc, nothing expensive), I was able to drive 75-80
MPH with the RPMs not being too high, for 7.5-8 hours straight only
stopping for gas. Did this once a month for a year or so (actually,
twice a month, considering I had to turn around and go back). Sometimes
got up to 85-90 when I was feeling daring. The car never broke down,
never over-heated, and never used oil. I got about 28-32 MPG depending
on conditions and my driving. That car met its match with a truck that
made a left turn across my front passenger fender tho. May it rest in
peace.
adrian
75 midget-- under a tarp providing refuge for spiders
76 midget-- the body, anyway, in paint shop soon to become the 75
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