Look, this is obviously a case of "Different situations / different
strokes", so I'm not going to let this "discuaaion" become an
argument. I know you can put a V-8 into a Magnette (and can point you
to folks who can walk you through the process). I just happen to think
it's overkill. If I lived in your environment, I might feel
differently.
Never having worked on a Twincam, I can't make a valid comparison, I
just know I absolutely >>hated<< every moment working on an XJ6.
Nothing was accessible, everything took forever to do, and parts were
outrageous.
Chris K.
> For discussion:
>
> <<<snip>>>
> Engine upgrade, maybe, but no V8 needed. (Talk to Barney
> Gaylord to
> see what can be done with the venerable 1500 B-block, or
> drop in a 3-
> or 5-main 1800 from an MGB.)
> <<<Snip>>>
>
> While a upgraded 1500, 1600, or 1800 might be quite good for
> a two seater, I think the absolute minimum for a Z series
> would have to be a very strong 1800.
<snip>
> Never worked on a XJ6, but I am working on a MGA twin cam.
> Any similarites in engine maintainence?
> --
> Blake
> MG TD
> MGA twin cam
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