Re: How fast should the 'B go?

[drded@ix.netcom.com (David Deutsch)]

You wrote: 
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>I purchased a 1974 MGB late last fall, and I am sorting it out for the 
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>coming season.  It tops out at 80mph on a straight, level run (in =
>overdrive).  I think it should do better than that, but I'm not sure.  
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My 75 B, prior to rebuild, had no problem doing 95 and once it did 110 
mph on a negative grade with a strong tail wind. I can not wait till I 
have this rebuilt engine broken in.  I can already tell it's going to 
be way cool. Safety Fast, David Deutsch