I would suggest contacting Dan LaGrou or reviewing his website, here
<http://www.aluminumv8.com/index.htm>.
Dan is the guru of V8 conversions, located in Michigan.
HTH
Gordie
Michael W. Jose wrote:
> Hello O Wise MG Sages,
> I am a super lurker as I have not had much time or money to play with my very
> neglected 79 B. I have recently been sorting her out, renewing hoses and
> rubber bits; turning the engine over by hand, etc. to ease her back onto the
> road, now that I have my own house and garage to work in.
>
> I have an opportunity to purchase a 99 Land Rover Discovery with a 4.0 V8 for
> a song and I'm considering the swap. I would have to take possession of the
> entire vehicle (major collision but was 'still running' when parked a couple
> years ago). For those who have BTDT, which bits should I grab and which
> should I leave? I would like to use as much of the injection and ignition
> systems as I can, though I understand maybe a bit of modification might be
> necessary.
>
> If you have any insight, or just want to encourage or discourage me, please
> reply.
>
> Much thanks in advance.
>
> Your humble fellow MG enthusiast,
> Mike Jose
> 79 MGB
> Chandler AZ
>
> PS- I believe there was a list specifically for V8s in the past, but last I
> tried, I could not subscribe. So Flame me not for OT post!!
>
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