Paul Hunt wrote:
> Engineering beats simple displacement every time. *Engineered*
> displacement - now that's a different matter.
>
> After having driven a number of supercars and an F1 I came to the
> conclusion long ago that there is never enough power, what blows
> your socks off at first go you start getting used to, then you wish
> it had just a little bit more. So I stick with my cars just as
> they are. But don't let that stop you :o)
>
<sigh>
You guys!!!! - all I need is an "extra few seconds per lap"!
There are three magic "milestones" at our track.
1:40.00 - which I did after the first engine re-build (flat tops/high
compression). All the purists say this is impossible for a "non-
modified" MGB so that got me more closely scrutinised and bumped up a
class.
1:30.00 - which I almost did after suspension work and limited slip
diff (1:31.07) - frustratingly close.
After almost ten years of competing in the same car my times have
come down from 1:47.00 to 1:31.07
BUT the "real" competitors are in the 1:20's (a rare place for a
normally aspirated 4 cylinder MGB on road tyres - and not
significantly lightened... i.e. not a "race" car). And I am soooo
close but in two years I cannot get there as I am.
Hence the 1950cc overbore.
Oh yeah - the next milestone? 1:20.00 - V8's, turbo's, slick tyres,
race cars. Maybe one day before i die :-)
Bill wrote:
> Better to build a 1950 cc engine and spend any additional
> money on head work (modification or replacement) IMHO.
>
My "new" head has been "gas-flowed" to 160HP by the previous owner
that was running 2 litre and home-made fuel injection. Look at the
above figures... he was doing 1:28.00 or better.
Why isn't he using this head now? Yep, he has gone V8... as a wise
man once said - "you just wish it had a little more".
You know I just want encouragement, don't you? I turn fifty in a
year and a half... I have a milestone or two to meet before then!
All comments/advice noted. I will let you know what I come up with.
Thanks
Eric
'68 MGB MkII
Adelaide, South Australia
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