Hello everyone,
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Rob Geskey and I live in the
western suburbs of Chicago. I own 3 1/2 MGBs, or is it that they own me? I
am sure everyone also has that half one too. Well anyway ...I do enjoy
driving them. I have been on the list for a few months now. I must say I
have enjoyed reading many of the topics and have been informed by some and
had many smiles and chuckles over others. It seems that since I get the
digest, by the time I would maybe have some input, that it has already been
given. (Who knows... maybe one day I can help?..haha)
Now, to the point of this message. Has anyone any experience installing a
supercharger on a MGB engine? If so, care to share any information about
the installation as well as your personal pros and cons by having one on
your B? It certainly seems to be the best way to go as opposed to ripping
into a perfectly good very low mileage non oil leaking (17K) original engine
of a early 74 1/2 RBB convertible. I could install it on one of my other
Bs, but figure this would be the best one for it due to low mileage and all.
I think about 5 pounds of boost should do something for the car but not
enough to destroy the engine at the same time. Hmmmm... maybe time to swap
out the 4 speed for one of my overdrives soon too? I hate to change too
much on this car, it is in original condition at the moment, and I could
always take off the supercharger and put the SUs back easily if needed, but
then I have no plans on ever selling this one either, so maybe the
transmission implant too....haha. Decisions... Decisions.
If there is interest on how my project goes, let me know and I will post any
information I can and answer any questions concerning performance and all.
If not, I hope to enjoy the project and driving it anyway.
Ciao for now,
Rob (Keeper of Bs)
(69B convert w/od, 74 1/2B convert wanting to go faster and maybe a od?, 74
BGT, 72 BGT w/od aka The Rust Bucket)
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