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CREATIVE SPRIDGETS is an interactive design workshop for DIY performance and reliability modifications requiring ordinary shop tools, commonly available auto parts, and where necessary, CNC-machined core components. Our goal is to provide Spridget owners with the least-expensive route to desirable upgrades.

We provide shop-tested, on-line instructions for each project with photos and videos.  However, if you have suggestions to improve any aspect of an installation, please contact us and we will respond to your comments and post photos or videos of your refinements. Many have already done so!

We also appreciate learning about cheaper sources for a project's parts list to maximize savings for Spridget owners. 

Our DIY projects have been performed in Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Taiwan, and even the United States!

DIY intercooled SUPERCHARGER conversion for longitudinally oriented 948, 1098 and 1275 a-series engines

Below is a video of the 1967 MG Midget ‘test mule’ running an internally stock 1275cc engine.

Compare the above to this 0-96 mph ride-along in Doug McConnell’s modified 1275cc engine…

• Fitment: all year/model Spridgets with A-Series engines

• Inexpensive: 40 to 60% the cost of packaged kits

• 40 to 50% increase in horsepower & torque at flywheel

• Compatible with fuel injection or SU HIF44 carburetor

• Intercooler, impossible with 'draw through' kits, avoids detonation and backfiring without internal engine modifications

• Labor-intensive but straightforward installation with moderate fabrication can be done in stages while continuing to drive naturally aspirated

• Low maintenance (we recommend changing the blower’s synthetic gear box oil every 15,000 miles or two years)

• Uses Eaton M45 supercharger from 1999-2004 Mercedes Benz SLK230 or 1999-2000 Mercedes Benz C230 (without electronic clutch)

To get started, click here to read FAQs on supercharging your A-series engine, click here for an overview of the project, click here for parts list and cost estimates, click here for online instructions, and click here to purchase the CNC-machined components and free downloadable diagrams.

diy serpentine belt conversion for all a-series engines

• Fitment: all year/model Spridgets with A-Series engines

• Simple installation, smooth operation

• Automatic spring tensioner eliminates slippage and enables instant belt changes using a 3/8” rachet driver

• Use either a compact, dual internal fan 90-amp CS121D Saturn alternator, the popular CS130-style early Saturn alternator, a late model stock Spridget alternator, or (pictured) a converted generator

  To get started, purchase our 5-rib A-series crankshaft pulley and click here for online instructions and a parts list with cost estimates.

diy Dual-pass crossflow VW rabbit (Golf) aluminum radiator conversion

• Fitment: all year/model Spridgets with A-Series engines

• Maintains engine temperature within 3 to 4 degree range regardless of operating conditions. Who needs an oil cooler?

• Integral electronic fan switch available in varying temperature ranges

• Straightforward installation with minor fabrication

• Uses widely available, inexpensive aluminum radiator, molded hoses, and high-flow thermostat housing

To get started, click here for parts list and step-by-step instructions.