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MGB Donor Rover 3500 P6B for my MGB

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AussieV8MGB

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Hi all, I've read lots of information on here about different engines for a V8 swap, (sorry all the purists), and also using a better diff for the V8.
So do you think its possible to use the Engine, and diff from a 1976 Rover3500 P6B, and is there anything else i could use from the donor car?

Really appreciate any thoughts
Cheers Glenn
 
You could use that motor but it is a pretty weak one in terms of output compared to more modern stuff, and I doubt there is anything else on the car that would be of use. You'd want a later Rover 5 speed no doubt and that would likely cost as much as the whole P6. The later SD1 spec were better, but you can still better it with a modest modern 4 cylinder or a V6. But it depends on what your goal might be. Either way it will cost you a lot of time and money so choosing a lacklustre engine to save a few bucks at the beginning doesn't make a lot of sense.
 
Thanks Bill, Yeah the SD1 looks a better swap. I was just after the V8 grumble, more than the HP really, DO you know if the SD1s Diff is usable? as i think the ratio is a little higher that the 3500.
 
The rear ends are very different and it would take a lot of work to fit the Rover rear end to the MG. Better to just buy a new gear set for your car - a longer ratio. Which axle do you have, banjo (early) or Salisbury (later). You can buy new gears to suit your needs or use some out of an MGC.
 
AussieV8MGB said:
The diff i have is a DeDion. The gears over in Aus are hard to come by and pretty expensive, but i'll keep on looking.
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Really? That is different. What car is it out of?

The Salisbury late MGB diff has some weaknesses (thrust washers, usually) but it came from a small commercial vehicle so it is reasonably strong and ratios of 3.3 and 3.07 are available.
 
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