[Mgs] MGC rear axle

[Dodd, Kelvin]

I would definitely install a 3.70 MGC rear end into a supercharged MGB
if I had one, but with the 175/80 tires I'm running on my car I don't
think I would go with anything higher. The standard 3.90 is a bit low
for the available torque and I have gotten into the habit of starting
from stop signs in second.

When I get some time, I'll put an OD in the B, which will cut down the
cruising noise a bit. The daily commute is 80+ mph so the OD will cut
down engine noise a bit.

When I ran a V6 with 4 speed many years ago I used a 3.30 MGC rear end
with tall 14" (195/80) tires and it was still too low a gearing. The
3.07 would have been much better.

Kelvin Dodd


> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of RampantNM at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:00 PM
> To: mgs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGC rear axle
>
> In a message dated 11/14/2007 9:57:10 A.M. Mountain Standard
> Time, paul.hunt1 at blueyonder.co.uk writes:
>
> All  these can be fitted to the MGB as well of course.  The
> V8 also had  the 3.07:1 for all cars.
>
>
>
>
>
> Any thoughts on fitting the 3.07 in lieu of a five speed or
> overdrive in a  4
> cylinder B?
> Regards,
>
> Robert B. Houston
>
> 74.5 MGBGT
> 73 MG  Midget