New project idea based on MG Midget

[dnb]

Given the absurd new speed limits that appear weekly here now, and the silliness that is possible to achieve in a TVR, the fun is gradually being beaten out of using a very fast car daily.  So maybe it's time to look for alternatives.

A work colleague is looking to sell his MG midget.  I quite like the idea of acquiring it since it is tax exempt, very cheap to insure and has had only one owner from new.  Yes, he's owned it for 35 years!  It needs a little work as it's beginning to show it's age, but it's been garaged for ever and generally looked after.

I wondered about a VEMS project to enhance the reliability and economy of the midget.  The idea being to keep the electronics as hidden as possible.  (With the exception of loss of distributors, since I really don't like them!!)  That would be throttle bodies & injectors that look like SU carbs, and a set of oilpacks that resemble a (square) dizzy!

What do you think my chances of achieving this are?

[rob@vems.co.uk]

For a twin SU fuel injection, these boys look the ticket:
http://www.sidedrafttbi.com/index.htm

Lock the dizzy use a single coil and run the thing through that.

And a 36-1 trigger on the front pulley.

Rob

[zombeh]

And you wonder why I call you crazy?

which engine is in it?

(edit)
I've just realised you answered this when you said it's tax exempt.

For some reason I can't quite see you in an MG

[dnb]

I know why you call me crazy.  But you're wrong - I'm just misunderstood.

[Bat]

Hi,
You could run a wet manifold setup using a gutted SU with the injector hidden underneath or in the air filter housing....
Cheers,
Gavin

[Sprocket]

Assuming A series??

With out much thought, remove the piston from an SU carb and weld a hacked off injector housing from an SPi set up in there, it would need an external pressure regulator and the fuel supply sorting.

I suppose you would have to run MAP for the fueling ignition and acceleration as the TPS is a bit of a give away.

As for the coil pack, why bother, the SPi dizzy and coil is not that bad and will give you what you want. Tom Fenton on turbominis.co.uk can sort you out with a machined crank pulley and sensor bracket at a very reasonable price

If you want an injector housing to play with just give me a shout

Just one thing though, there was a chap trying to promote Mtech Automotive on turbominis suggesting a sales pitch to the Mini enthusiasts with much a similar idea. He got shot down in flame i might add, Bat might remember that one, got quite interseting. However I know where your coming from with this, its a classic car and you want it to look classic

[Bat]

Hi,
That wasn't that Rawden guy was it?
Cheers,
Gavin