[Mgs] The delightful MGB GT V8

[Windows 10]

I restore Brit cars as a hobby - although age has now curtailed my 
efforts somewhat.   I built an MGB GT V8 from scratch by restoring (to 
perfection I may add!) a sad MGB GT and installing a V8 from RPi UK.    
To say the character of the MGB is lost is inaccurate.   I upped the 
rear axle as done on the "C" and the handling etc is still there.    I 
think people get confused with the power of the V8 but if you adapt 
rather than get confused all is well.    I drive my V8  with gusto but I 
still find the MGB in there - and weight distribution is 50/50.    You 
just have to use the loud pedal with skill - and roads are roads 
whatever country you are  in.

The amusing thing is that as V8s were not sold in Canada (where i am) or 
in the USA the model is practically unknown there.  So reactions are 
quite amusing !!

On 8/7/2023 8:36 AM, h.duinhoven at planet.nl wrote:
> As a guy living in Europe, I'd say no.
> It does not fit on our roads.
> The engine's power is an overkill.
> The character of the original MGB is lost.
>
> If one would like to have a V8 in an MGB, go fort he 1974 MGB GT V8.
> The engine has the same weight as the original B-Series engine
> The suspension was slightly altered, but the great roadholding was kept.
>
> Cheers, Hans
>
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: Mgs<mgs-bounces at autox.team.net>  Namens Mark Bradakis
> Verzonden: maandag 7 augustus 2023 08:21
> Aan:mgs at autox.team.net
> Onderwerp: [Mgs] Well, somebody might like it.
>
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RMv8SzcHO4
>
> mjb.
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