Torque is why the 1275 is better than the 1098, performance-wise. The 1275
has far more power at lower RPM's, which you actually use, than a
street-modified 1098. Also, a 1098 is pretty long stroke, doesn't really
like to rev. to 6,000 very much. Plus, you'll probably pay as much to have
the 1098 done over as you would to get a stock 1275.
Brian
At 11:03 PM 3/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Thank you all for the information I've received while monitoring
>"Spridgets" over the past few months.
>I have a 65 Sprite that will be back on the road.
>I've been reading the messages back and forth and have priced 1275
>motors for the added power over my 1098 mill. I'm now reading in
>"Original Sprite and Midget" that the 1098 with the 2 inch mains, can be
>modified to a 10.5:1 comp. ratio to deliver 74bhp @ 6,000 rpm.
>Has anyone had any experience with reconfiguring the 1098 to these
>specs?
>Why would I want to buy a 1275, if I can modify my 1098 (assuming I can
>find a starter to crank it over)?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim
>
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