Hi Jamey,
> 1. I've been ordering parts from Northwest Imports in Portland, OR. Is
> this a good source (quality/price)? Who's better?
> 2. There are many parts NWI doesn't carry. Is there anyplace that will
> almost always have what I need?
Moss is excellent but a little pricey. But the qual;ity is high and so
is the service. Victoria British is good too. They usually have
everything.
> 3. The car is wired "negative earth". Does this effect the wiring of
> accessories (stereo, alarm, ect.)?
This is what the rest of the world does too.
>
> 4. I would like this car to be dependable and fuel efficient. When it
> comes time to pull the engine (no time soon I hope) I will probably try to
> rebuild it while it's out. My other option would be to replace it with a
> Japanese engine. If I did the Japanese replacement I fantasize that I
> could then rebuild the origional engine and put it back in at a later
> date. This would require finding a Japanese engine or
> engine/transmission that would be nearly interchangable with the MG
> equipment (I think).
NO
> a. Does such an engine/tranny exist? If so, what is it?
NO
> b. Are there other Japanese engine/transmission conversion options that
> would bring greater improvements in dependability, fuel efficiency, or
> performance (Mazda-rotary?)?
YES
> c. Why is it a crime to put a Japanese engine in an MG?
It just is. You haven't owned your British car long enough to understand
yet.
> d. Can I expect a substantial increase in dependability, fuel
> efficiency, or performance if I go Japanese?
Yes
> e. Are there modifications I can make to the MG engine that will
> improve it's dependability, fuel efficiency, or performance?
Yes
> f. Why is it a crime to make these modifications?
Only the purists say it's a crime.
Tom Shirley
Sale Creek, TN
71 MG Midget
72 Datsun 510
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