In message <9404082325.AA29924@galaxy.ucr.edu> john peloquin writes:
> Dear British Car Fans,
>
> I'm contemplating shoehorning a Rover V8 into my 1970 MGB/GT. I'm thinking of
> using British Parts Direct's kit for the project. Anyone have any suggestions
> on this matter and have any experience with that firm?
>
> Also, I live in California and would like to have the car street legal. Is
> that possible? If it is possible to have it smog legal, does anyone have
> suggestions on the best way to go about that?
>
> Yours,
>
> John Peloquin
>
> Entomology/Engineering
> UC, Riverside
>
John, You might trade your 70 BGT in for a later model, '74 or newer I believe.
The changed the bulkhead (firewall) so that the V8 would fit. Earlier cars
require moving back par of the bulkhead. Put the SOMG stuff from a US spec V8
Range Rover on the B & you should be OK.
TeriAnn
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