I have some idea of the exceptional amount of work necessary to build a
MGB-GT V-8 from watching my son build his. Both of us are interested in
hearing from anyone who has had experience with a supercharged 1800. If I
were to do something like this, I'd opt for the one day installation rather
than the many month installation. Assuming it works for more than a few
months.
Jim
"Lind, Jon" wrote:
> A V-8 runs about $3,000 if done right, with a lot of work. The
> advantage, however, is that the V-8 can be more reliable than a stock
> 1800 anyway.
>
> The supercharger looks like a day or two job to install, with V-8 like
> performance. And as cramped as the super charger looks under the hood,
> it's alot less so than the V-8. So, maybe, the time and energy saved is
> worth the extra $800.
>
> My concern would be for the reliability of the 1800 after you do this.
> Also, I wonder what would happen to my over drive tranny when fed that
> kind of power. Atleast with a V-8 conversion you've got the option of
> (relatively) easily adding a stronger 5 speed gear box.
>
> > From: Charley & Peggy Robinson [mailto:ccrobins@ktc.com]
> > Dunno about the rest of you but I think I'd go a V-8
> > conversion before
> > I'd sink $3800 in a blower.
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