Sprite 1275 parts list. 1.5 rockers worth it?
Hey y'all,
I found great help here on my exhaust question and hopefully can get help finalizing my engine rebuild parts list.
This is my list from minispares, which isn't a finalized list of all parts. I still need oils/lube, clutch kit, thermostat studs and elbow, manifold studs, new nuts/bolts/washers, and radiator/fan/hoses.
I will go over my list with the machine shop that will be doing the work, but wanted you hear y'all's insights.
I am pretty sure I want to stick with the 10:1 pistons and 276 cam.
Are the 1.5 rockers worth it? I dont plan on any head work. Is clearance an.issuenwith 1.5 rockers and HC pistons? Will the below valve cover work if I use a silicone gasket?
I think I have been talked out of a lightweight flywheel. I had both the ultralight steel and the aluminum one in my basket multiple times, but not sure if it is worth it.
Thoughts?
Pistons
https://www.minispares.com/p21253-00-1275-std-bore-piston-10-1cr-single
10:1 compression and will require premium gas.
*pick size after shop measures/hones
Rings
https://www.minispares.com/r41570-00-piston-ring-set-for-21253-piston
*Match piston size
Camshaft
https://www.minispares.com/evolution002-camshaft-1275-1380-a-plus
276*
Camshaft Tappets
https://www.minispares.com/c-aeg580-cam-follower-hi-grade-tappet-set-of-8
1.5 rockers
https://www.minispares.com/c-aht436-rocker-assembly-1-5-hi-lift-forged-rocker
Valve Guides
https://www.minisport.com/c-ajj4037-bronze-valve-guides-competition-set-of-8.html
Bronze
HD Push rods https://www.minispares.com/c-aeg582-1275cc-push-rod-performance
Stud Kit https://www.minispares.com/c-aht280-competition-head-stud-and-nut-kit
Timing set https://www.minispares.com/simplex-evo-steel-simplex-timing-chain-with-with-iwis-chain
Tri-metal connecting rod bearings https://www.minispares.com/aeb91306-00-big-ends-set-standard-1275-except-cooper-s
*Match what shop recommends
Main Crankshaft bearings https://www.minispares.com/c-aem91120-00-mains-set-standard-pre-a-plus-early-a-1275-acl-race
*match what shop recommends
Thrust washers https://www.minispares.com/aew2136-crank-thrust-washer-set-1275-standard
*match what shop recommends
Cam bearings https://www.minispares.com/acl3063-cam-liner-set-1275
*match what shop recommends
Oil pump https://www.minispares.com/glp141-oil-pump-spider-drive-2-bolt-1275-pre-a
Gasket set https://www.minispares.com/gug701614cs-engine-block-upgraded-gasket-set-all-mini
Head gasket kit https://www.minispares.com/ajm1141ms-head-gasket-set-with-geg300-copper-head-gasket-1275cc
Exhaust
https://www.minispares.com/rc40-011-rc40-rear-box-mild-steel-centre-exit-standard-bore