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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Zetec & type9 gearbox?

Hi all, I asked before re MX5 now how about the Zetec option. I read in Kitcar good reports about these engines and how cheap and easy they are to obtain from accident damaged new cars. Also that they are very compact, they seem an ideal modernisation choice. Has anyone practical experience of fitting one to a MK111 Midget. Also re 5 speed gearbox, type 9 seems hard to get now and expensive. Are there any altenatives? regds beegee
B Gore

Having posted this thread i have found loads 0of info in the archives, should have looked there first! So its back to the options. beegee
B Gore

Hi I fitted one in my mk 2 sprite heres a photo

Darren 2litre frogeye

The union jack is a nice touch.

Prop
Prop

Darren, wow.

What degree of difficulty was that to fit? Looks like plenty of room other than the hieght.
Lawrence Slater

I had already run it for a year or so with a ford xflow lump in it , that is where and when most of the fabrication took place , fitting the zetec was fairly easy its actualy shorter in length by an inch or so yes the height is a little taller mostly around the cam pullys, and I had to make a small ( inspired by mgc carb bulge ) bonnet bulge

Darren 2litre frogeye

heres a beter one ,

Darren 2litre frogeye

Darren,

I hadnt seen your ride up to this point... It turned out great..i always loved that set up you buillt... I remember you doing all the work.

Prop
Prop

Hi , yep its been on the road with zetec in for over 4 years now , Im gonna take it off the road next week to give it a refresh over the winter
Darren 2litre frogeye

This thread was discussed between 21/10/2011 and 05/11/2011

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