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






