I was wondering how long it would take for the blower to come up.
Seems like a no-brainer to me. Build a stock engine, throw another $3K
at it, get the Moss SuperCharger, and, if you believe Moss, 5 hours
later you have doubled the HP at the wheels.
Must be the Rover V8 does lots more than double the HP? Just curious,
what is the HP difference between the Rover V8 and the Moss SC? For all
the extra work, must be a big difference. 200 -- 300 HP for the Rover?
Don Malling
Larry list account wrote:
>>Thanks for any input you can give me.
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> You asked for it.
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> My opinions:
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> Go where someone has gone before. Since Rover V8s are common in your
> area I'd suggest using one of the many varieties of that engine. Use
> the Rover transmission. Use the MG Rear end. You car will go like
> stink in first gear. Fifth will be a bit high revving at around 80 mph.
> You can change the rear end later if you don't like that.
>
> You will need to cut and bend sheet metal to make it fit. The radiator
> has to be moved. If the engine is fuel injected you'll have to do major
> surgery on the plenum or the hood (bonnet) of the car. If your MGB was
> a 1977 or newer and you use a carburetor it becomes almost a 'drop in'.
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> Changing over to any different engine will be expensive, complicated,
> and not for the faint of heart.
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> It would be much cheaper and simpler to rebuild the stock engine and if
> you feel the need for speed put a blower on it.
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