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I had my HP Sprite for sale awhile back and it was tentatively sold. Unfortunately the prospective buyer backed out because he supposedly lost his garage space and couldn't find another place to store and work on it. So I'm putting it back on the market. This is a very strong, competitive...

After a few months of thought, I have decided to sell my L/P HP Sprite. I originally bought this car from Ed Robinson and did pretty much a complete rebuild on it. It has a very strong limited prep 1275 engine that was built by Phillip Williams, a former engineer at APT. It was line bored...

I didn't want to hijack the other thread about how low people have managed to get their spridgets, so I started another thread. My question is, what is the best way to lower the front end on a Sprite that has a tube shock conversion? The car has Winner's Circle springs, not OE and already has...

Just before the start of the race, I feel the need to point out that both front row starters are Southern California drivers. Congratulations to Jason Isley and Brian Linn, who, without tow fund money, made the drive and put their cars on the front row. Well done! HP is alive and well in...

Is there a link somewhere on the SCCA site that has live T&S for qualifying this week? I'm looking at the Runoffs page and I can't find it. Thanks. Craig

I'm sure that there a lot of you out there that know more than I do about this, so let me ask. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using Stainless steel rather than Mild steel in Headers and exhaust tubing? If you coat or wrap the mild steel, you won't get the rusting problem, but is...

Is there a limit on what would be considered too much oil pressure for an LP 1275 motor? On the first time out with my recently built motor, I had a problem not only with an oil leak, but pressure dropping which I assumed was because of the leak. I am hoping that the leak has been solved. I...

Okay, here's another question for the British brain trust. On a Spridget block, there is a threaded hole on the side just under the oil pressure relief valve, and another on the bottom sump pan rail between two of the mounting holes near the rear main cap. I do believe that I know what they...

I'm looking for some information from anyone who has had experience with the PhantomGrip Limited Slip Differential conversion kits. Any opinions whether positive or negative, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Craig

While searching for a source to buy a 5 gallon can of race fuel that I could fit in the back of the new truck, I was talking to a vendor about his supply and he asked if I use regular race fuel or oxygenated fuel. I told him that I had always used regular leaded 110 or 112 octane, usually...

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a fuel jug that is maybe shorter or wider than the average made 5 gallon jug? Here's my problem. I just bought a new Ford F150 as the new tow rig, and have a hard folding tonneau cover on order. The cover lays flush across the top of the cargo...

I know that the joke with British cars is that you never have to change the oil, you just have to keep adding it, but what is the consensus of how often the oil in race motors should be changed? After every race.....?...every other race....?...every third race? All opinions are appreciated...

I know that this subject has been brought up before, but I need to ask again. What are the differences in 1275 blocks between the supposed standard and Minis? Can both be used equally well for an LP motor, or is one better than another? Thanks in advance for all opinions and advice. Craig