To get the type of performance that the supercharger offers you would have to
at least rebuild the valve train on the 1800. There were some comments that
the engine would have to be running at about 7500-8000 RPM to pull those
200hps...
On Fri, 21 Jan 2000, James H. Nazarian, Ph.D. wrote:
> 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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