One Word..................... "Rotary"
"Kent J. Miller" wrote:
> 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@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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