My brother-in-law had a V-8 powered Midget some years ago. Even though it
was done right, it didn't handle worth a darn. Use a hot V-6 for lightweight
power and get a little better handling than a boat anchor V-8.
Kent
----- Original Message -----
From <DLancer7676 at cs.com>
To: <Toby@intri-plex.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: Brake up grades.
> In a message dated 7/17/2000 9:20:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> Toby@intri-plex.com writes:
>
> << Nothing wrong
> with mixing Japanese reliability with Euro design (mr2). Now mix in some
> American v8 power (AC cobra) and prepare to change underwear. >>
>
> Toby: I was with you up to the V8 Power. Would throw the little jewel
> terribly out of balance. Kent (Bushwacker on here) pointed out to me at
the
> Cincinnati show last weekend that the AC Cobra has the V8 mounted very far
> back--it has an exceptionally long engine compartment, and this preserves
> some of its handling. I still think a Sprite would smoke one in
Autocross.
> Maybe the v8 Sprite would be good for getting away from stop lights, drag
> racing, but I suspect a demon to handle in an autocross or a delightfully
> curvy road, which is the kind of driving these cars are meant for.
>
> It sure would sound good though. 8^)
>
> --David C.
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