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| Re: Datsun Powered MG Midget Project |
Subject: Re: Datsun Powered MG Midget Project
by TexasMidget on 2015/11/24 4:50:56
Well checked some MG websites and the car is around 1600lb, the 1275cc engine is around 260lb and the transmission around 45lbs. Cant say for certain on the engine weight. It is all iron however, including the cylinder head. I would expect the A15 is heavier than the British 1275 motor. Also will be using a 60 series 5 speed transmission. It seems comparable to the MG transmission. Other MG owners that did the datsun engine conversion used heavier front coil springs and some did install larger front disk brake calipers. Also someone suggested to lighten the flywheel since the datsun B310 car is heavier than the Midget. I was going to ask this question at a later time to ddgonzal but maybe you can offer some suggestions on doing this. Does the flywheel have to be balanced with the crankshaft if it is lightened? Would a machine shop simply shave off some metal on one side of the flywheel? I haven't done this before. Thanks for any information.
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