[Mgs] V8 MGB and wire wheels?

[Dodd, Kelvin]

Eric:

Ferrari and the AC Cobra used the same spline design and size as the
MGB.


If both the wheel and the spline drive are in good condition, there
isn't any problem with shredding splines. The wheels have to be sized
appropriately though, I'd suggest using either the 70 spoke or 72 spoke
competition style wheels. They will work fine for any kind of road use
with a streetable motor.

If you are planning on a 400 HP big block, then it would probably not be
such a good idea.



Kelvin.





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> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 4:30 PM
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> Subject: [Mgs] V8 MGB and wire wheels?
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> Greetings my wise, illustrious and esteemed fellow Mg owners!!
> I'm considering the transplant of a V8 in one of my Mgs
> someday in a brighter, more financially stable future.
> I've noted that some of you have MGB V8s with wire wheels.
> The Book on the subject, "how to give your MG V8 power" seems
> to skirt the issue, with a brief note about shredding splines
> off the w.w. hub.
>     I'm curious to know the real world fixes for any possible
> consequence of "enthusiastic" driving with all that torque.
>    Can there be studs to lock the wheel and hub together to
> prevent the hub from spinning faster than the wheel, as the
> twin cam wheels have? (though I think theirs is for braking
> purposes. And yea, I know the twin cam has steel wheels with
> knock offs)
>    Who can shed light on this mystery?
> T.I.A. for any help and enlightenment you may offer.
>   Eric
>
>
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