Judson Supercharged 1959 bugeye sprite
Make: |
Austin Healey |
Model: |
Sprite |
Type: |
Convertible |
Year: |
1959 |
Mileage: |
119 |
VIN: |
an5-l/12243 |
Color: |
Blue |
Engine: |
948 |
Cylinders: |
4 |
Fuel: |
Gasoline |
Transmission: |
Manual |
Drive type: |
RWD |
Interior color: |
Black |
Vehicle Title: |
Clear |
Item location: |
Fox Lake, Illinois, United States |
1959 Austin Healey Sprite Additional Info:
Judson Supercharged bugeye sprite with Heritage certificate, all receipts including previous ownership dating back to 1975.948 motor 40 over hepolite flat top Pistons, chrome moly rings. All ARP fasteners, stage 2 12 g 202 cylinder head, 1.5 ratio rocker arms, isky valve train, colin Dodds fast road cam with matching lifters, ceramic coated headers, adjustable electronic ignition, period correct refurbished judson supercharger, modified weber one barrel carburetor, water methanol injection for chemical intercooling. Negative grounded electrical system with a modern fuse box, aftermarket vintage gauges with program able speedometer. Leather seats, tonneau, side curtains and top. Aluminum radiator. 1275 waterpump, close ratio transmission with upgraded later model gears and synchros, 3.90 and 4.22 differential with Peter may double bearing hubs, uprated hardened late model axle, 4 wheel disc brakes, competition style 9 spring clutch with heavy duty Springs, colin dodds roller throwout bearing, mini light like wheels with matching spares, adjustable Carrera shocks, Speedwell Panhard rod and front sway bar.
Max charger psi is 8
Compression even at 150psi
9.4 to 1 compression on balanced rods
Water methanol injection allows for a cooler charge and raises octane by 30pts. Vacuum boost switch starts injection at 5 psi boost.
Repainted in 2015
Engine rebuilt in spring of 2016.