Simon,
Thanks for the info. The discussion of the plenum mods in the Williams book
looks a bit complicated. Maybe its mnot really that bad. 220 hp would be
really nice!
Bill Dudley
67 B Original Owner
Soon to be owner of 74 1/2 MGB GT V8 Project
Simon Green wrote:
> Hi All
> A friend has a TR8 with hotwire injection. ( see www.pistonheads.com and
> cars for sale, triumph)
> He is out putting 220+ bhp. You will have to adjust the injection but I was
> told that this is just one pot to move.
>
> Simon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Dudley [mailto:wdudley4@home.com]
> Sent: 13 September 2001 21:04
> To: List, Buick Rover; List, MGB V8
> Subject: EFI Land Rover Engine
>
> List,
>
> I am about to start on a conversion project starting with a 74 1/2 GT.
> I have a chance to buy the engine from a 91 Land Rover, 2.9 L with hot
> wire injection, for around $1700. I understand that the engine runs
> well at present.
>
> Is this a good price? If not, what is a reasonable price?
>
> >From reading Hardcastle, Williams, etc, I understand that this is a
> desirable engine but the intake plenum must be cut down by almost two
> inches. I note in todays email that no one on the list seems to know
> anyone who has done this. Will placing the engine farther down and back
> like Jim Stuart and others advise eliminate or minimize this problem?
>
> If I increase the compression ratio and replace the cam shaft will the
> EFI have to be adjusted? Are there other problems with this engine I
> should be aware of?
>
> TIA,
>
> Bill Dudley
> 67 B Original Owner
> Soon to be owner of 74 1/2 MGB GT V8 Project
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