Hello all, Just wanted to introduce myself.... I am a retired A&P tech and inspector from Woodland Hills, Ca. I have been following the progress of the new...
I was wondering if there was a preferred year for the donor car, or if one was needed at all...Perhaps it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a crate...
Welcome to the group! I believe we have enough expertise here to get you thru the tough parts of your build. At this point in time, I would think that you are...
'Optimum' donor would be a 1275cc Midget, so obviously this rules out earlier cars with 1089cc engines, or later cars with Triumph 1500cc engines. I'n th UK,...
Mark's advice is valid, but the gearbox question is down to individual choice. The standard Midget box has only 4 speeds (so not ideal for sustained high speed...
You forgot to mention the wonderful carbon clutch throwout bushing on the ribcase gearbox, Martin ; ^ ) In fairness, the ribcase gearbox is not entirely...
I have been on the phone to Dennis at Mini Mania and he is ready to work up a quote for a 1275 supergharged engine for me. I am going with a 1275 to leave room...
RGS Laverda? I owned a 750 SFC for about 17 years. Even raced it a couple of times. Nice bike. As for the transmission, the very nice folks at Rivergate are ...
... to ... with ... going ... complete ... the ... as ... distributors ... proposal. ... complete ... The other most popular engine used in the Westfield...
I've kept the ribcase, but replaced its gears with a straight cut set. Supposedly these are stronger than stock, and make a suitable mechanical sound to match...
I fitted my 1275cc A-series motor with an oilpan that was fabricated by Winner's Circle in Ohio. It consists of a stock A-series pan lip unto which has been...
"Another thing you can consider is a close ratio 4 speed using the straight cut gear/synchro gear sets available from Jack Knight. Noisy, but they will take ...
... What happened to, "My plan is to build my kit to a stock level and then "improve" it as time goes by"??? Like Don says, the character of the car changes a...
... I might as well go for the glory. But sober reflection as well as Don's admonition is bringing me back down to earth. I will see what a mildly hotted up...
Anyone have any input regarding the suitibility of a late model rubber bumper car as long as I am buying a 1275 engine? Are the other parts suitable? Brakes,...
Hi You just have to love love love 1275s to do that to a westfield beyond a crash first, bad ratio gearbox the 1275 is a small bore, small valve 3 main bearing...
... Bah! The 1275 is perhaps the most highly aftermarket-developed engine available. There have been more dyno hours spent on the lovely little cast-iron lump...
Has anyone else been following the Midget restoration and upgrade series in this publication? The most recent article adresses the brakes. It seems that the...
A couple of comments to all the latest chatter... If you want something really different for power..check into a TR7 engine, (add 16 v sprint head to get...
O Right, Basically their are two sets of brit engines hp bore derived tax rated engineering and after, A series engines with long strokes missing 4 and 5th...
Welcome RGS, You have some great experience to draw from. Let me ask you about securing the alum panels to the Westfield square tubular frame. I am modifying...
Don't be raggin on 1275's. They have been around the block a few times and have been developed to a high state of tune. They are also the right size and...
Ok Just from the perspective of LHD and left side exhaust and HEAT, The Original Egan story on Westfield touring spoke of cooking a turkey in the footwell,...
Keep your eyes peeled for this months EVO magazine, 9 pages of Westfield XI Heaven. No doubt Tom at Manik will post them on his site shortly. I had the...
... 1275 is simply trolling for a ... Agreed! The 1275 is a neat little powerplant. I'm leaning more towards keeping my 1275 more or less stock for the...
Not only that, but I was at a Hill Climb a couple of weeks ago where someone was quoting an article in the June 2003 Practical Classics Magazine regarding...
OK... This is far enough. Power and Efficiency? Under what formula? I'd like to see that article and the way Power and Efficiency are interrelated in...
I'm uploading a file of the newsletter that includes the reference. It also has pictures from the event including the XI taking the hill. Enjoy, Aaron ... ...
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