× 1-800-946-2642 Home My Account Social / Forum Articles Contact My Cart
Shop Now
Select Your Car Type Sale Items Clearance Items New Items
If you've been wanting to upgrade to a 1275 or your existing 1275 is just plain tired, you'll be interested in this 1380cc! Our 1380CC long engines are complete from sump to valve cover and are rebuilt with all new parts including rocker assembly, pistons, oil pump, water pump, lower pulley, timing chain, reground crank and cam & new lifters. All cylinder heads have been set-up for unleaded gas! Engine comes with backplate and reconditioned flywheel. Ancillaries like clutch, exhaust, intake, carb(s), and ignition components are extra.
1380cc Performance Engine For Sprite, Midget & Morris Minor

1380cc Performance Engine For Sprite, Midget & Morris Minor

1380cc Performance Engine For Sprite, Midget & Morris Minor
Selected: 1380cc Inline Engine
Part No: 1380_INLINE
$7109.95
Qty:
Specially Priced. Discounts Do Not Apply.
Fits the following:
Sprite & MG Midget
Morris Minor
PayPal Pay Later
1380cc street performance Sprite and Midget motor. With 113 Horsepower on tap this great package is ready to install and will absolutely thrill you. The rebored 1275cc motor includes high compression (10:1) performance pistons, an Aluminum cylinder head, a fast road camshaft (276 degrees duration) driven by a duplex set of timing gears. This set up will provide the ultimate in performance with great reliability. Includes water pump and spin-on filter assembly. A Weber 32/36 DGV carburetor, an alloy intake manifold, and a long center branch exhaust manifold are also included. The distributor spark plugs & plug wires are also included. Specifications:
• 73.5mm Nural 9cc dish  pistons
• 10:1 Compression
• 10/10 Crank
• Elgin CAM003 timined in at 107º for best horsepower
• Static timed at 5º BTDC
• .014/.016 Valve lash (Hot)
• WEBER DGV Carb • 113 horsepower at the flywheel at 6500 R.P.M.
• 102 ft/lbs of torque at 4700 R.P.M.
• +/- 120hp with 1.5 ratio rockers (optional at added cost)
Street performance engine for Sprite, Midget, or Morris Minor 1275+cc engine. With about 100 Horsepower on tap (depends on your carb choice, exhaust, etc.).  This great package is ready to install and will absolutely thrill you. The re-bored 1275cc motor includes:
  • High compression (9.75:1) performance pistons in +.020, +.040, or +.060" oversize 
  • Aluminum cylinder head  suitable for 1.5:1 ratio rocker set and unleaded fuel 
  • Fast road camshaft (Elgin 103,  276 degrees duration) and new lifters 
  • Lightweight steel duplex Timing set adjusted to 107 degrees ATDC lobe centers
  • New water pump, oil pump, rocker-shaft,  and gaskets and seals throughout
  • New Thick Type Damper Pulley
  • Modern spin-on oil filter assembly
  • All our engines are test run with coolant to check for leaks and come with a one year or 12.000 mile warranty     

This set up will provide fantastic performance AND great reliability.  The engine back-plate is installed to seal up the oil pump,  ready for your flywheel and clutch assembly and making installing your gearbox a snap. Add your carburetion, exhaust, starter, ignition and charging system and enjoy a whole new outlook on life!

 

 





If you've been wanting to upgrade to a 1275 or your existing 1275 is just plain tired, you'll be interested in this! Our rebuilt 1275 long-block engines are complete from sump to valve cover and are rebuilt with all new or reconditioned parts including rocker assembly, pistons, oil pump, water pump, crank pulley, timing chain, reground crank and cam & new lifters. All cylinder heads have been set-up for unleaded gas! 12 Months or 12,000 mile warranty. Engine comes with backplate and reconditioned flywheel. Ancillaries like clutch, exhaust, intake, carb(s), and ignition components are extra.
If you've been wanting to upgrade to a 1275 or your existing 1275 is just plain tired, you'll be interested in this 1380cc! Our 1380CC long engines are complete from sump to valve cover and are rebuilt with all new parts including rocker assembly, pistons, oil pump, water pump, lower pulley, timing chain, reground crank and cam & new lifters. All cylinder heads have been set-up for unleaded gas! Engine comes with backplate and reconditioned flywheel. Ancillaries like clutch, exhaust, intake, carb(s), and ignition components are extra.
 
 
Question:
I Have a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite MKII, A series 1098cc Engine and need to get it rebuild, Is this something you can help me with?
Answer:
We don't actually rebuild 1098cc engines - only 1275cc engines. However, we can rebuild the ribcase gearbox. The rebuilt gearboxes are found here: https://www.minimania.com/part/RJM1109E/Transmission-Rebuilt-1275-Ribcase--Sprite--Midget

Spridget Mania Tech Team

The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts

 
 
 
 
Question:
I have a customer with a MG-Midget 1963 Mark 1 (1963). He is interested in a new Engine (upgrade) for his car. He wants to go with a 1275cc engine. Do you offer new 1275cc engines?
Answer:

Thanks for checking us out - we do have some 1275 engine packages listed (with pricing) on the site HERE. anything from a basic rebuilt 1275 all the way up to 100+hp 1380 'race' engines. 
Engines are built to order, and typically 8 weeks - depending on supply of parts. 

Let us know if you have any more questions or give us a call 1-800-946-2642

Spridget Mania Tech Team

The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts

 
 
 
 
Question:
I am interested in purchasing a rebuilt 1275+ engine from you. Do you offer the 1275 just as a short block? I'm using a Datsun transmission with the thicker backing plate. Can you ship without your backing plate? Is the engine balanced? Will this engine need to be broken in or are the rings and cam already set when you started it and checked for leaks?
Answer:
All engines are built and run on a test stand and checked for leaks. So, the timing is done and the rings are run-in for at least the amount of time the engine is on the stand. The engine can be shipped without the backplate. Engines aren't generally balanced with the entire rotating assembly but it can be done.

Give our office and we can give you all the particulars.

Spridget Mania Tech Team

The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts
1-800-946-2642

 
 
 
 
Question:
Hello, I'm looking for a complete engine or a cranked engine for a 1275cc sprite (austin healey mk4 from 1968). Have you got some ? What is its price with a shipment to France? What is the lead time of supply. Thank you.
Answer:
Hi,
Currently we do not have any cores for sale.
thanks for asking.
 
 
 
 
Question:
Can I order without the carb, exhaust header, and spin-on oil filter stuff? I have my own. Would like the better 1.5 to 1 roller rockers. What would it cost?
Answer:
Hi,
We can customize any motor for you, just give us a call and I can work up a bid. 

Your Spridget Part Team.

 
 
 
 
Question:
Hi, I have a 1966 Sprite with a very tired 1098. Last year after 2nd gear failed I purchased a rebuilt ribcase transmission from you. I am finally getting time to reassemble and I have decided it would be a mistake to not rebuild or replace the engine. New engine parts on the car that I plan on using with the new engine: Webber downdraft ManiFlow LCB header and full exhaust Distributor with Pertonix Alternator in a generator case The questions that I are: 1. I notice the 1275 High Performance includes a back plate, if I purchased one of the other engines how much would a back plate cost? 2. Do you have jetting recommendations for the Webber downdraft with each of these motors? Thank
Answer:
Hi,
We can certainly build an engine for you with the upgrades you listed.  I can get a quote if you need one.
We do offer used back plates  U-AEG552  .
Give me a call and we can go into details.
thanks,
Mini Mania Tech Support
 
 
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Related Technical Articles:
Created: March 21, 2014
Don Racine is racing a Mk1 “Bugeye” Sprite at the Laguna Seca racetrack.
 Listen to our 1275cc Engine Roar
Created: September 04, 2018
In this video our Engine Builder, Tony, is testing a rebuilt 1275cc Sprite engine by running it on a test stand. And wow, the sound was so loud!
Spridget Performance Parts
Created: December 12, 2013
Spridget Performance Parts
VIDEO: How to Identify Various A-Series engines
Created: August 22, 2018
How to Identify A-Series engines found in the Austin Healey Sprite and MG Midgets through 1974