Seems like if you are going to spend that much you might as well get a
CBB and modify the engine bay to hold it. It gives an older car with
less emissions concerns if you go older than about 72-74...
On Sun, 23 May 1999 20:03:28 -0400, Jurgen Hartwig wrote:
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>Mgbreh@aol.com wrote:
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>> Well now that i have a 78 b im really dieing to make it a screaming machine
>> so just how much should i expect it to cost. I & some friends would do all
>> the work . Im looking for recomedations on engines trans etc to do this
>> little venture.
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>Only one post about this Ray. Get on the V8 mailing list. You'll get
>about one message a month, and you'll wonder why you put up with the
>drivel on the mgs list. :)
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>Oh, cost: Mike and I have about $7500 in our car. That cost is for
>parts only, and $2k in machine work and engine parts. If you're in a
>hurry or can't stand used parts, double or triple that price. Engines:
>most of the Rover 3.5 and larger engines. Tranny: the T-5 is a good
>choice. There is also a V8 conversion BBS from out of England. It is
>incredible. Also, check out RPI Engineering. This is a very good
>company. Prices are respectable, and they even have short and long
>blocks at very competitive prices, shipping excluded.
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>Contact me in private about other things. I don't want to blitz the
>list with this stuff. We have converted Porsche rotors for use with the
>MG hub. Four wheel disc brakes. Considering full independent at all
>four corners with coilovers. Once it starts you just can't stop.
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>Jay
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