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215 Buick into 79 "B"
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Jedi Warrior
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Re: 215 Buick into 79 "B"
I have read up on this a bit, and it is an involved process. The good thing is the later cars, like the 79, was designed for the Buick/Rover V8.
There are other sites that have specific V8 forums, but I am sure there are some others here who have done the swap.
I have read up on this a bit, and it is an involved process. The good thing is the later cars, like the 79, was designed for the Buick/Rover V8.
There are other sites that have specific V8 forums, but I am sure there are some others here who have done the swap.
rick_ingram
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Re: 215 Buick into 79 "B"
It is a project doable by the home mechanic with reasonable mechanical aptitude.
I recommend visiting two "alternative" websites (sorry, Basil) :
https://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&access=&mode=tlist&subject=36
and
https://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/list.php?40
You also need to become friends with these folks:
https://www.aluminumv8.com/about/about.htm
The 1977 through 1980 MGB engine bays are ready and willing to accept the BOPR V8...the 1974-1/2 through 1976 will require some additional modifications in the engine bay...earlier MGBs require even more cutting and fabrication to accomodate this block.
Welcome to the "Dark Side" !!!!
It is a project doable by the home mechanic with reasonable mechanical aptitude.
I recommend visiting two "alternative" websites (sorry, Basil) :
https://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&access=&mode=tlist&subject=36
and
https://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/list.php?40
You also need to become friends with these folks:
https://www.aluminumv8.com/about/about.htm
The 1977 through 1980 MGB engine bays are ready and willing to accept the BOPR V8...the 1974-1/2 through 1976 will require some additional modifications in the engine bay...earlier MGBs require even more cutting and fabrication to accomodate this block.
Welcome to the "Dark Side" !!!!
tony barnhill
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
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Re: 215 Buick into 79 "B"
There's even a book that's been published that's a step-by-step guide: "How To Give Your MG V8 Power"
https://www.amazon.com/How-Give-Your-Power-Speed/dp/1901295621
There's even a book that's been published that's a step-by-step guide: "How To Give Your MG V8 Power"
https://www.amazon.com/How-Give-Your-Power-Speed/dp/1901295621
kcbugeye1275
Jedi Knight
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Re: 215 Buick into 79 "B"
The latest issue of Grassroots Motorsports details an article about alot of the issues you are looking at and made the decision to go with a Miata 4 cyl. The differences are noted of the various MGs and how the different Miata motors fit. There will be 3 more issues detailing what it takes to make this swap. Regardless, an interesting read from a great mag.
The latest issue of Grassroots Motorsports details an article about alot of the issues you are looking at and made the decision to go with a Miata 4 cyl. The differences are noted of the various MGs and how the different Miata motors fit. There will be 3 more issues detailing what it takes to make this swap. Regardless, an interesting read from a great mag.