This is an upgraded 948 MG Midget, Austin Healey Sprite Engine, built to Grand Tourer (GT) Specification.
Grand Tourer - Building on the strong foundations of the Sports package. Fully balanced bottom end including new Clutch and Flywheel. Fully dialled in timing with Vernier duplex system. Stage 2 Grand Tourer (GT) Specification Cylinder head CC checked to give optimum CR. Piper BP255 high torque camshaft.
MG Midget/Healey Sprite 948/998 GT Engine - Balanced,BP255 Cam,Stage 2 Head
It is built to the specifications below.
Selected 948 Engine Block, Crank Shaft, and Con Rods.
Chemically cleaned, Thoroughly checked, and inspected.
Machined to include, Boring to accept Flat Top 998 Mini Pistons, New Cam bearings, and Skimmed fire face.
Machined Centre Main - Centre Strap.
New Core Plugs (Water and Oil)
Balanced and Machined crank - Balanced to Rods, Clutch and Flywheel
New TRI-METAL King Main Bearing Shells.
New Thrust Washers, Shimmed correctly.
New TRI-METAL King Big End Bearing Shells.
New Performance High Compression Pistons with Rings.
New Vernier Duplex Timing Chain Kit Fitted and Shimmed with Crank correctly.
Piper Billet BP255 Camshaft installed.
Timed Correctly.
New Large Impeller Water Pump
New Oil Filter Housing,
Braided Oil Feed Pipe.
Distributor Drive Fitted.
New iSKY Cam Followers
New Push Rods
Stage 2 Grand Tourer (GT) Specification Large Valve 1100cc Cylinder Head.
New 1.3 Ratio Forged Rockers
New Rocker Shaft, Springs, Shims.
Rocker Cover
Rocker Cover Fixings
Oil Pressure Sensor Fitted.
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Fitted.
Timing Cover and Tappet Covers Fitted.
All new hardware, New Gaskets.
New Clutch, Flywheel and Ring gear
Retro Sport (DSN) Billet Upgrade for:
Pressure Relief Valve Nut
Rocker Cover Bolts
Fuel Pump Blank (where block requires)
Oil Filter Housing
