NOTE: Always be careful to check the clearance of the bonnet when fitting an HIF44 carburetor on Bugeye Sprites and later Sprites & Midgets. Customization and variations in engine mounts and other changes may set the engine higher than normal.
It's possible, yes, but in order to make it clear the hood when using the Classic Mini intake manifold you have to use a thin profile dashpot cap - and even then it might not be enough. Maniflow makes an all steel intake for this purpose that is at a lower angle relative to the head: https://www.minimania.com/part/C-AHT669/Sprite-And-Midget-Steel-Intake-Manifold-For-Hif44-175-Inch-Su-Carb
That manifold would likely work with the HIF38's as well since they have the same mount.
However, did you consider going to the later dual HS2 carbs? Those are much easier to live with than the H1's.
Yes, clearance is an issue while the duals fit without issue. Plus, in my opinion, duals sound like a Sprite - HIF carbs do not.
We sell rebuilt pairs: https://www.minimania.com/part/MMKT0405/Classic-Austin-Mini-Hs2-125-Inch-Rebuilt-Carburetors-With-Manifold-Heatshield
Spridget Mania Tech Team
The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts
NOTE: Always be careful to check the clearance of the bonnet when fitting an HIF44 carburetor on Bugeye Sprites and later Sprites & Midgets. Customization and variations in engine mounts and other changes may set the engine higher than normal.
It's possible, yes, but in order to make it clear the hood when using the Classic Mini intake manifold you have to use a thin profile dashpot cap - and even then it might not be enough. Maniflow makes an all steel intake for this purpose that is at a lower angle relative to the head: https://www.minimania.com/part/C-AHT669/Sprite-And-Midget-Steel-Intake-Manifold-For-Hif44-175-Inch-Su-Carb
That manifold would likely work with the HIF38's as well since they have the same mount.
However, did you consider going to the later dual HS2 carbs? Those are much easier to live with than the H1's.
Yes, clearance is an issue while the duals fit without issue. Plus, in my opinion, duals sound like a Sprite - HIF carbs do not.
We sell rebuilt pairs: https://www.minimania.com/part/MMKT0405/Classic-Austin-Mini-Hs2-125-Inch-Rebuilt-Carburetors-With-Manifold-Heatshield
Spridget Mania Tech Team
The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts
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