I'm rebuilding a 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite. My wife does not drive stickshift, which is the only original option, so I am looking for an alternative motor/trans to transplant. The original engine was a 1250CC, some of the newer MGs came with 1500CC, so I think I can safely install something a little bigger, newer, and more reliable.

My son suggested a 2.0 Mitsu combo... Any comments or suggestions? Remember, this is a RWD car....

TIA