Ah, an MGB-engined A. Well, that probably explains it; at least they have
the same displacement, and there are a million little things that could
differentiate them in practice.
Phil Bates had this to say:
>The B is a '67. The A, however, has a 3 main MGB motor with a 1500 head
>(which doesn't breathe as well, but seems to work fine at my altitude -
>4800ft). I also put in MGB rear axle gearing. So, theoretically, they
>should perform identically, with the exception of weight, and I think the B
>is lighter. But then again 5 bearings vs. three means more friction. I
>really haven't been able to figure out why the A performs better, but it
>does.
>
>Phil Bates
>
>Max Heim wrote:
>
>> What year of B do you have? A 72 or earlier B should be quicker than an A
>> (well, maybe not a T.C.)...
>>
>> Phil Bates had this to say:
>>
>> >Like I said, I like them both. I like the A's performance, and the B's
>> >comfort.
>> >
>> >Phil Bates
>> >
>>
>> --
>>
>> Max Heim
>> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
>> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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