Be warned that any engine conversion will take significant time. Any major
improvement will cost at least $3k. Bang for the buck and time is
definitely the supercharger. The fastest I have ever seen a V8 conversion
done was about 3 months (right Larry?) but it was done to a completely
restored and driving car and all research was done before hand. The average
time is usually measured in years for people with semi-normal lives.
James Nazarian
71 MGBGT V8
71 MGB Tourer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Max Heim
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 6:00 PM
To: MG List
Subject: Re: MG motivation - engine and transmission opinions.
My considered suggestion is to drive it for a while, and see how you use it,
and what you perceive the shortcomings are, before undertaking any
modifications. Research your options, certainly, and solicit suggestions,
but don't start tearing things apart right away, until you have some idea
why you are doing what you're doing, and what your ultimate goals might be.
That said, if you are expecting modern levels of performance, the '75 model
is probably not going to do it in stock form. 75-77 was pretty much the
nadir... things perked up a little bit right at the end.
on 5/29/04 2:03 AM, RTN at rtneyhart@earthlink.net wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm soon to be the owner of a 1975 (8/1975) MGB and I'm looking for
> opinions concerning drive line options. First, is there a searchable
> database for topics here? I'm sure this topic has been addressed
> before. If not, here goes...
>
> From what I've learned so far, there's the stock four, four with alloy
> cross flow head, conversions using the GM 60-degree V6, and conversions
> using the Rover 90-degree aluminum V8. For transmissions, I have
> learned that there is a four-speed, four speed with overdrive, and
> various five-speed conversions. That said, I am looking for what
> you've got powering your B/BGT and the pros and cons to each
> combination. I do have a specific question concerning conversions. If
> the factory used a 90-degree V8, why aren't there more 90-degree V6
> conversions also? It seems that other than being shorter, there would
> be similar work involved in modifying the engine bay for fitting. (I
> do realize that the 60-degree V6 fits without as much (or no?) major
> modifications. Thanks.
>
> Russ
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