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RE: Engine question

To: "'WSpohn4@aol.com'" <WSpohn4@aol.com>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Engine question
From: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:59:43 -0400
>> Std 1622 pistons/rods and a 1622/MGB cylinder head are a viable option
that
>>  will provide a substaintial boost in power.
>>  
>
> Works some but not all of the time. 1489 to 1622 is a fairly large step.
> Even thought they are siamesed, you can end up drilling for water, given
the 
> indifferent casting techniques of the 1950s British motor industry.

Agree ... not something that you would want to attempt without having the
block
sonic tested, as outlined in the url that I referenced.

Safety Fast ... Larry 

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