I think Glenn Towery advertised a service where he would come to your abode
and install a V8 in your MG over the week-end !!
At 08:46 PM 6/2/2004, James Nazarian wrote:
>Be warned that any engine conversion will take significant time. Any major
>improvement will cost at least $3k. Bang for the buck and time is
>definitely the supercharger. The fastest I have ever seen a V8 conversion
>done was about 3 months (right Larry?) but it was done to a completely
>restored and driving car and all research was done before hand. The average
>time is usually measured in years for people with semi-normal lives.
>
>
>James Nazarian
>71 MGBGT V8
>71 MGB Tourer
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf
>Of Max Heim
>Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 6:00 PM
>To: MG List
>Subject: Re: MG motivation - engine and transmission opinions.
>
>My considered suggestion is to drive it for a while, and see how you use it,
>and what you perceive the shortcomings are, before undertaking any
>modifications. Research your options, certainly, and solicit suggestions,
>but don't start tearing things apart right away, until you have some idea
>why you are doing what you're doing, and what your ultimate goals might be.
>
>That said, if you are expecting modern levels of performance, the '75 model
>is probably not going to do it in stock form. 75-77 was pretty much the
>nadir... things perked up a little bit right at the end.
>
>
>on 5/29/04 2:03 AM, RTN at rtneyhart@earthlink.net wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I'm soon to be the owner of a 1975 (8/1975) MGB and I'm looking for
> > opinions concerning drive line options. First, is there a searchable
> > database for topics here? I'm sure this topic has been addressed
> > before. If not, here goes...
> >
> > From what I've learned so far, there's the stock four, four with alloy
> > cross flow head, conversions using the GM 60-degree V6, and conversions
> > using the Rover 90-degree aluminum V8. For transmissions, I have
> > learned that there is a four-speed, four speed with overdrive, and
> > various five-speed conversions. That said, I am looking for what
> > you've got powering your B/BGT and the pros and cons to each
> > combination. I do have a specific question concerning conversions. If
> > the factory used a 90-degree V8, why aren't there more 90-degree V6
> > conversions also? It seems that other than being shorter, there would
> > be similar work involved in modifying the engine bay for fitting. (I
> > do realize that the 60-degree V6 fits without as much (or no?) major
> > modifications. Thanks.
> >
> > Russ
>
Regards
Barrie
Barrie Robinson
barrier@bconnex.net
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