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RE: Engine question

To: "'Jack Levy'" <jack@cocoinc.com>, Mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Engine question
From: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 08:29:58 -0400
Jack Levy wrote:

> Well I finally took my 1500 apart from my 57 MGA, the #1 piston top had a
> couple of  broken pieces gouge the walls slightly, the pistons already day
> .040 on them, my question is can I go any bigger than this or should I
look
> for another block?

You can increase the bore (see http://www.mgbmga.com/tech/mga3.htm) or fit
sleeves (see Moss Part #426-050).

Std 1622 pistons/rods and a 1622/MGB cylinder head are a viable option that
will provide a substaintial boost in power.

Larry Unger
'61 MGA 1600 MkII

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