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Re: [Mgs] mgb connecting rods

To: Windows Live Team <lfritz82@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] mgb connecting rods
From: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:11:53 -0500
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This is a good question.  When I built the engine in my B, I used HC 
pistons and the diagonal split rods in a 18V block, with the '67 stock 
cam profile.  If I was putting together a hot street engine, I'd check 
the weight of the two kinds of rods and go with the lighter ones.

CR


On 8/18/2013 5:05 PM, Windows Live Team wrote:
> Hi.   I'm going to build a hot street engine for MGBGT.  I have a new set of
> pistons that fit a 1965 to 1970. My question is which connecting rod is better
> the earlier diaginal split one or the later horizonal spit one, and can I use
> the later 18V rods with these pistons.   Thanks in advance.      Lorne Fritz
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