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RE: 283 Chev. in MGA

To: parkerw@juno.com, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: 283 Chev. in MGA
From: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>
Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 00:38:31 -0600
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Larry Hoy
http://home.cwix.com/~larryhoy@cwix.com/ 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of parkerw@juno.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 1999 9:53 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: 283 Chev. in MGA
> 
> 
> Hi everyone,
>       I've had a recent idea to build my own car, and I was planning to
> put an American V8 (not sure which) on an MGA chassis, retaining the MG
> suspension, steering, and interior, and then building my own Morgan-style
> bodywork.  I remember hearing about a kit to swap a Chevy 283 V8 into an
> MGA.  Does anyone have info on this kit??
> Also, I was wondering if it is possible to put 1975-80 MGB brakes into
> the MGA.  Help anyone?  Don't worry, I don't plan on using my own car for
> this.  I'd try to find one that has a rusted out body, etc. 
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Parker Whiteway
> 57 MGA going back together (if I can remember where I put those darn
> parts)
> 
> PS.  reply direct please.  
> 
> 

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