- 1. Re: Nology Products (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 20:13:46 -0800
- Well, they might help if some things are not right, but it's like a lot of hot ignition products: once you have a good consistant flame front (via reliable ignition) what more can you gain? I do kno
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-03/msg00059.html (7,640 bytes)
- 2. Looking for a block and others (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 23:47:12 -0800
- Hello all, It's been a while since I've done any V-8 stuff (other than keeping my Rangie on the road). Many of you know I've been busy with my 'B-GT rally car (took 2nd in class at the last event to
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00112.html (7,909 bytes)
- 3. Re: SCCA solo II and V8's (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 20:57:19 -0700
- Yes, a 'B V-8 would run in E-Mod (production based over 3? I can't remember, litres). Here in San Diego we have a class (local only) called Street Mod. Production based cars on DOT approved tires, r
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-09/msg00026.html (10,139 bytes)
- 4. Steering Wheel (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2000 08:06:08 -0700
- Hey all, A lot of you are on the MG list. If so, you may have seen Kelvin Dodd's comments to me that a TR6 steering wheel will fit the splines on the '68 and '69 MGBs. This may be of some use to some
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00008.html (6,898 bytes)
- 5. Driveshafts, EFI, and other stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 12:00:34 -0800
- Hey all, Driveshaft. What should I expect to pay for a driveshaft for my 'B to couple a TR-8/SD1 'box to the 'B rear axle? (Yes, I know all the various 'box and rear axle options, and that there are
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-02/msg00004.html (8,037 bytes)
- 6. Pressing pistons off con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 12:08:46 -0800
- Ok, I've always taken *everything* to the machine shop. I've got a bunch of Rover con-rod assemblies sitting about, and I'm trying to get rid of stuff I don't want/won't use. If I make a jig for my b
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-02/msg00033.html (7,511 bytes)
- 7. Bummer (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 19:54:11 -0800
- Arg. Just came in from the garage. The 3.5 block I was planning on using has a cracked main bearing boss. :| I guess that's just how it goes sometimes. -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.TeamSa
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-02/msg00041.html (6,563 bytes)
- 8. Re: Bummer (dead 3.5 block) (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 08:24:05 -0800
- Thanks for the various offers of 3.5 blocks. I've decided to go ahead and build up the 3.9 I've got. I really wanted to do that with hotwire injection, but I'll make it work with what I've got. Ther
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-02/msg00054.html (6,751 bytes)
- 9. Re: MGB-V8 History (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 14:22:35 -0800
- Well, owning both... The TR-8 was/is a mean car in various forms of competition, from autocross to hill climb, to an SCCA rally championship. (I've got a great pic of Buffum with a number of inches o
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-12/msg00006.html (15,393 bytes)
- 10. R V-8 Headers (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:13:08 -0800
- Hi all, Yes, I've been quiet for a while. Work has been *busy* and my wife and I are waiting for the moment any day now -- our first is due the 12th of December. I've been driving a Rover V-8, but no
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00041.html (7,462 bytes)
- 11. Re: [Fwd: [Fwd: tach conversion]] boundary="------------B31AB00FBFE5331377CF723D" (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:41:45 -0800
- This is the right place, follow the "better tach circuit" link. by a TR7-V8 person who did some reverse engineering of the TR7 and TR8 tachs, which are the same and/or similar circuit as the 'B. The
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00037.html (8,442 bytes)
- 12. SD1 Charcoal can (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Dec 98 17:34:59 PST
- In the many boxes of bits that I got with an MGB GT V-8 project I bought there is an SD1 charcoal absorbtion canister. I have no need for this thing. It seems to be in good shape. If anyone out ther
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00029.html (7,245 bytes)
- 13. Re: SD1 Charcoal can (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Dec 98 22:47:13 PST
- Well... I picked up a '67 'B GT with a complete SD1 driveline, from radiator to drive shaft. The car itself is interesting, but in need of a *lot* of work. It had been modified at some time in the pa
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00034.html (7,868 bytes)
- 14. Re: Rover V8 prices... (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 16:12:58 -0800
- Calling around blindly and asking for a Rover engine is like walking into a hot rod shop and saying "I want to go fast" or walking into an L.A. used music store and asking for a TB-303... in other w
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00017.html (11,095 bytes)
- 15. Re: Rover/Buick/Olds conversions... (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 16:50:54 -0800
- Dan and all, Ok, this is one of my favorite preaching points. All the time I get questions and comments: "Why not put a 300ZX V-6 in? It's cool! It's high-tech! It makes lots o'HP!" Well, yeah, true.
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00034.html (11,048 bytes)
- 16. RE: V8'S IN CALIFORNIA. (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Aug 98 23:34:17 PDT
- California is taking a while for me to get used to. I'm from Arkansas. How to register a car in Arkansas: 1) prove you have insurance, 2) pay your $20 to the state. (or whatever it is). Causes inter
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-09/msg00000.html (7,260 bytes)
- 17. MGB Fender Flares? (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Aug 98 13:22:53 PDT
- Ok all, having returned from "back home" (and my wedding) I'm prepared to flare the fenders on my 'B. All things considered (the V-8 project, autocrossing, and the fact that my mum autocrosses a 280Z
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00000.html (7,639 bytes)
- 18. Re: FRONT END WANDERING (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Aug 98 22:00:36 PDT
- Re: wandering Check the toe-in as others have said. Also, another MGB "loose" point to check are the bolts that hold the lower A-arm pivot to the crossmember. These *do* rattle loose. I've changed mi
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00042.html (8,889 bytes)
- 19. Re: "Modern" Improvements for the MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 11:18:23 -0700
- I agree with Paul, the MGB EFI system is prolly big $$$, however, EFI on an MSX head is something I've considered. Seems as a certain SCCA class that I'm interested in states that stock _block_ must
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00051.html (8,548 bytes)
- 20. another one (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Aug 98 23:51:50 PDT
- Hey gang, I just picked up another Rover engine today. A 3.5 from an '88 Rangie, with a very slightly burned valve and not much at all in the way of bore wear. I bought it from a fellow British car e
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00065.html (6,997 bytes)
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