Austin-Healey – Engine Swap Depot

1960 Austin-Healey Sprite with a Turbo Fiat Inline-Four

February 8, 2019 by swaptastic Leave a Comment

This unique 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite was built by Robert Ajdén from Sweden. The sports car is powered by a 2.0 L Fiat Twin Cam inline-four from a Fiat 132. He upgraded the engine with forged pistons and rods, Greddy turbocharger, Volvo 740 oil filter and radiator, and Scania truck intercooler. Power is sent to the … Read more

Austin-Healey Sprite with a Rover V8

October 19, 2016 by swaptastic 6 Comments

This 1960 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has had several upgrades and many different engines since it rolled out of the factory. The original 948 cc inline-four was replaced with a 1275 cc inline-four. Then it went to a 2.0 L Ford Pinto inline-four and then a 2.8 L Capri with a turbocharger. Now the small car … Read more