- 1. Re: Final drive ratios (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 08:37:48 -0500 (EST)
- Dave, I'm sure you're right. I never used either of these engines in my cars after seeing their performance on the engne dynos. I stayed with small block Chevys because their HP gains far offset the
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00006.html (7,706 bytes)
- 2. Re: mgb-v8 new project/new to list (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:18:40 -0500 (EST)
- Jim, What about the Jeep Mailster? It has the same tread, 3:08 ratio and posi-track. It does, however had a 5 lug bolt pattern. Jim
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00023.html (7,573 bytes)
- 3. Re: Final drive ratios (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:48:57 -0500 (EST)
- Ron, I've seen several of these 215 cubic inch alum v-8 engines on dynos and 200hp is a rare sight without a lot of expensive head, cam, carb and compression modifications. The best "out-of-the-crate
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-10/msg00065.html (7,595 bytes)
- 4. Re: fuel pump (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 07:52:33 -0400 (EDT)
- Jim, I used a 3" long piece of tubing; attached a 16ga plate to the tube; attached the pump to the plate; slid it into the regular MG rubber just like the Lucas and it was STILL NOISY. I tried severa
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-09/msg00031.html (7,857 bytes)
- 5. Re: Shipping my V8? (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 15:49:44 -0400 (EDT)
- Contact OVERNIGHT EXPRESS, they have the lowest frieght rates I've found; usually about 1/2 the rate of the big freight lines. It takes them about 1 week, coast-to-coast. JimG
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-09/msg00043.html (7,277 bytes)
- 6. Re: Buying & Selling (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 07:37:27 -0400 (EDT)
- I don't think one should start a parts business, but an "occasional" for sale item isn't out of line. Note: "I think" - Not everyone else will necessarily agree with me. Jim
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-07/msg00025.html (7,654 bytes)
- 7. Re: Olds Aurora V8? (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 17:23:37 -0400 (EDT)
- It's hard "stuffin" a Rover/Buick V-8 in a early "B" much less an engine that is over 12" wider than a 215 V-8. I guess it's possible but???? Jim
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-07/msg00030.html (7,113 bytes)
- 8. Re: Buick 215 Worth?? (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 12:21:25 -0400 (EDT)
- --WebTV-Mail-2026127614-4135 Kevin, I hope you checked on the shipping charges because I shipped a Miller Midget Racing engine (under 300 pounds) last month from Tampa FL to small town near Houston T
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00044.html (8,938 bytes)
- 9. Re: Rover V8 prices... (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 22:42:35 -0500 (EST)
- John, You're one of the few people I've ever encountered that knew the Olds alum V-8 was not the same as a Buick alum V-8. They had 2 more studs per cylinder and were much stronger than the Buick. Ol
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00027.html (9,268 bytes)
- 10. Re: Rover V8 prices... (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 08:14:23 -0500 (EST)
- Robbie, A Stag V-8 is actually a mini HEMI like the Chrysler's old hemispherical combustion chambered V-8 engine. JimG
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00046.html (8,167 bytes)
- 11. Re: New seats for the"B"- from a Miata Purists please delete immediately! (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 21:59:42 -0500 (EST)
- Jim, My brother, who died in Sept, bought LEATHER seats for his '87 Fireo GT for $395.00 from a company here in Florida. I don't knoe what company, but he got their name off the Fireo net. They speci
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00051.html (7,931 bytes)
- 12. RE: New seats for the "B"- (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:07:26 -0500 (EST)
- Larry, JimS sent me Mr Mike's e-mail address, but thanks for your reply. AS I replied to JimS I just finished doing the interior of my “B” with a Victoria British kit. The seats, door panels, kick pa
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00054.html (7,667 bytes)
- 13. Re: Rear Axles (score: 1)
- Author: jimgcusavecom@webtv.net (Jim G)
- Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 07:39:38 -0500 (EST)
- Dave, We were not aware of the Mailster's advantages and since it cost some $600 to convert a Ford unit we wiull certainly investigate it. I'll start looking for a Jeep Mailster unit next Monday. Tha
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00061.html (7,244 bytes)
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