-- [ From: Bob Nogueira * EMC.Ver #2.5.1 ] --
I've seen several comments on the list about the performance difference
between the 5 main bearing engine and the three. Since the only MGB I
have ever driven is mine I have nothing to compare it to except my
Morgan.
My BGT has a 69 engine ( 5 main) which is stock, while the Morgan has
the 64 TR engine.
When accelerating from a stop, I find in the Morgan I have to watch the
Tach or I'll be well over the redline When at the redline the engine
seems to want to just keep going to the peg. Meanwhile the MG almost
never see the redline and getting to within 500 RPMS of it is painful.
Both cars perform well.
QUESTION: 1) Is the BGTs reluctance to get close to the redline normal ?
Is it due to the 5 main bearings?
2) Years ago I read some thing about the best RPM to
shift at was determined by the RPM the engine would be at after the
shift. It was something like ' shift from 1st to second so that you
are at the top of your engines torque curve when second is engaged' , or
it may have been " shift out of first at the of the horsepower curve and
entering second at the top of the tuque curve.
3) At what RPM does a MGB develop max torque and HP?l
Can anyone clarify these points for me?
Thanks
Bob Nogueira
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