As mentioned elsewhere on this site a deal has been struck with Hap Waldrop of ACME Speed Shop (Greenville, SC) to build a new 1275cc engine for the Spridget. Hap is well known in the vintage racing world as a first class professional builder. We are shooting for engine completion sometime this winter. I will update the progress on this portion of the project on this page so check back often for updates.

Hap not only builds a good engine, he build one that also looks good! Here are a couple examples.

July 13, 2007 - a 1275cc. long block was secured from Mike Miller of Comptune in Walhalla, SC and delivered to Hap. There were probably cheaper options such as Ebay, but on this type of purchase we deemed it prudent to go with a reputable source that would guarantee the block, crank, and head. We'll not be using the head from this engine as Hap already has an earlier, pre-smog, head that will will look good and work well on this engine.

Parts currently collected for the engine build include:

126751 Fidanza alloy flywheel

AE21253 piston set

APT MD276 cam

APT CF-04 Lifters

Rollmaster vernier timing set

Romac SFI harmonic balancer

Alternator conversion kit (Moss)

Alloy valve cover (Winner's Circle)

SU AUD136 carbs and intake manifold (used; will be rebuilt and refinished by Hap)

Competition oil pan (Winner's Circle)

Long center branch header (Winner's Circle)

Long (2 1/2") velocity stacks and foam socks (Winner's Circle)

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