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Re: Tuning the Frankenstein Engine

To: "Patton Dickson" <kpdii@softhome.net>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tuning the Frankenstein Engine
From: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:06:31 -0000
Suck it and see?

Idle speed is pretty easy - whatever gives a reasonably smooth idle without
too much engine rocking.  Timing is whatever gives best performance without
pinking on a slight incline with medium throttle.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Patton Dickson" <kpdii@softhome.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 5:47 AM
Subject: Tuning the Frankenstein Engine


> My 1967 MGB has a later 18V motor (18V672Z-L26266) with the heads, carbs,
> and (I think) the distributor that would have been from the original 18GB
> motor.  Below is all of the tuning data I can find for both engines, what
> numbers should I tune the car with?  Thanks Patton
>
> Idle RPM
> * 18GB (LC) Engine - 500 RPM
> * 18V (672ZL) Engine - 850 RPM
>
> Strob. Timing Deg BTDC
> * 18GB (LC) Engine - 12 @ 600
> * 18V (672ZL) Engine - 12 @ 1500

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