[Healeys] Convert to 67 BJ8 engine

[Alan Seigrist]

Can't use the BN4 manifolds, the BN4 had the early westy head.  Other
than that its all a direct bolt up.



On 3/1/08, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <wilko2 at cox.net> wrote:
> Just bolt it in there like any Healey Big six.
>
> You can use your BN4 manifolds, too. Totally worth doing.
>
> Wilko
>
> On Feb 29, 2008, at 4:25 AM, caddi5 at comcast.net wrote:
>
> > Gentlemen,
> > I need some advice, I have a 1959 BN4 w/original (tired) 26d engine
> > and is non-overdrive (still looking for complete trans and overdrive
> > unit) I have found a 67 BJ8 engine. The owner of this engine
> > said"Head and bottom end are done"  he states.. head
> > ported,cylinders bored out to next size,new pistons,rods machined
> > shot-peened, crank and flywheel balanced,line bored,new bearings,
> > cam reground,etc. It needs an exhaust manifold and final assembly.
> > My question is what all is required to install this engine into my
> > car ,changes,upgrades,benefits,etc.etc. is it worth doing?
> > Thanks in advance!
> > Mitch
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8