In a message dated 98-11-21 17:53:45 EST, jemery@mint.net writes:
> The 215 block weighs 51 lbs or so. It is an easy one hander. The Ford is
> not.
Jack,
Thanks for the info. That would make the Ford at least 76 pounds heavier.
> The biggest reason that I stayed away from the Ford is it is a front
> sump motor. Even with the 'Bird oilpan you can not really get it down like
> the 215.
If it weren't for that, the Ford engine would have long ago replaced the Chevy
as the number one choice for early street rods - strictly from a size/weight
standpoint. In the TR6, only minor mods to the front crossmember were required
to accommodate a "dual" sump. How much would be required in an MGB?
> All that aside, after the 215 series the small Ford is the only
> logical choice. In fact we are doing one in a Sebring MGC. Cheap easy
> power.
Compared to the MGC 6 cylinder, the Ford 302 is a light-weight! A Ford 302 in
an MGC is just as natural as a BORP in an MGB!
> The best part about the Ford
> is all that TORQUE!!
> The other thing worth noting, the Ford
> sounds sooooo good with a decent exhaust system.
Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!!!!!
(Just for the record, I am NOT a Ford fanatic. I'm not a Triumph fanatic, nor
an MG fanatic. When it comes to cars, I am completely un-biased - what ever
works is what I want! I like 'em all! )
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/index.html
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition - slated for a V8 soon
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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