1500 engine in a bugeye?

I have heard of lots of 1275's installed in a bugeye, but not 1500's. I understand that the 1275 is almost a drop-in. Is the 1500 as easy an install? If so, is there any reason not to do it?

It requires quite a bit of alteration and doesn't have all the performance goodies of a 1275. And... it is a triumph motor.

I have the 1500 Midget. Also have a 1275 Midget I use to drive. I wouldn't even think of using the 1500. Use the 1275. Maurice

The architecture of the 1500 is reversed in relation to the "A' series engine ( 948, 1098 or 1275 ), so it is not an easy swap..........and it's a Triumphengine.

A nicely tuned 1275 is the way to go, I had a buddy back in the day with a 1275 in his Bugeye.. He did a few mild performance mods to the engine & the little car would scoot!

I agree with what everyone has said. I've had both and the 1500 isn't bad, BUT the 1275 is lighter and revs way better (hence more fun).

If it helps, we have an mg midget engine configurator

Swapping in a 1500 isn't worth the effort. If you want more power swap in a Toyota A series or a Mazda 12A. The latter requires the least amount of work and won't eat into the passenger foot well. But you will need a better radiator and oil cooler.

If you are in the U.K. or can find one of the two Sterlings which managed to survive Frontline offers a K series swap kit. You could also import a K-series from the U.K. they go for ~$1500 usd before shipping.

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/frontline/k-series.htm

The 1500 is not nearly as well designed as the A series. I have a older Toyota Hemi in mine and have seen older Toyota fuelies with twin cams installed....VERY quick...