This conversion is easily the best bhp per pound conversion on any Midget – ever; very impressive:
Simon Ganderton's £120 DIY conversion, using a 1.4 SPi KSeries; he's measured 0-60 in 7.9s
The 1.6 KSeries is a very smooth engine, producing levels of power not far short of the 1.8:
Will Munns and his fine 1.6 conversion
Your KSeries Midget will want to visit Aldon Automotive for the annual MGCC Midget Register shoot-out:
BRB ready to show some BHP (all 154 of them)
Tim Dalton used a modified Lotus KSeries in RMV:
Tim's neat 180bhp KSeries
Here's Russ Morgan's 209bhp Midget. Russ was one of the original KSeries pioneers back in 1999. I was lucky to drive his 1.6 version around Castle Combe in 1999; this set me off with BRB. Russ' later conversion was a very neat 209bhp monster (near standard looking from the outside):
Russ Morgan's Midget: a very neat, innocuous 911-worrier!
Be warned, here's where you are headed, given the budget:
The Rob Griffiths/Ian Day race KSeries 209 bhp Midget
Notices: The Author intends this article (and all other content on this website) to be informal information only. It's up to the individual to use experience and judgement when modifying a vehicle. If you are in any doubt or have any concerns related to converting your car, please refer to specialist company or qualified automotive engineer.
All text and pictures: Anthony Cutler 2002-2011
Anthony Cutler
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