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A Rover/GM 3.5/3.9 alloy was done by BL. I suppose the Buick 3.8l V-6 that some TR7 fellows have used could be made to fit. A Ford 2.8 V-6 has been done, and I suppose the old ford small blocks (289, 302) would fit.
 
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...I suppose the old ford small blocks (289, 302) would fit.

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I can guarantee they fit. Download the May-August 2003 issue of the british V8 newsletter more more info on using the Ford 289-302 engine. You can download this issue at https://www.britishv8.org/may2003.pdf

While you're at it, check out all the info on the British V8 website: https://www.britishv8.org

And don't miss the British V8 meet in Indiana this coming June. Details can be found on the above website.

As soon as it is available (should be out in the next few weeks), get a copy of the third edition of Roger Williams book "How to Give Your MGB V8 Power" Lots of info on the Ford engine into an MGB in it, as well as lots of info on the BOP/Rover engine.
 
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Would any one know what other motor could fit into my MGB 1978?

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You might want to chat with Ted at TS Imported Automotive as he is a nice guy that has been in the business since the 70s. He is familiar and might be able to assist in the V8 conversion. Might want to at least drop him and email.
www.tsimportedautomotive.com
 
Rich,

I could not agree with you more about Ted. He's a great guy, and a great guy to do business with. He's really big on the TR8 boards and a most respected member over there. Any thing you need the Buick/Rover lump he's one of the best to call.
 
Another great guy to deal with if you're interested in the aluminum V8 is Dan Lagrou, of D&D fabrications. You can check his web site at https://www.aluminumv8.com

Ted and Dan will both be at the British V8 meet in IN this June, so you can talk to them for more information on this particular engine/MGB combo.
 
well, if you wanna stick with small displacements... the 1.8L engine from a Miata will fit too...
 
as they say... "it aint a motor, if it aint a rotor!"
I recon u should 13B Turbo it up!
MGB with a rotor would be DEADLY!
 
I've thinking about a honda s2000's motor because its also a rear wheel drive... Could it fit?
By the way, I like the idea of a V8 in my MG, but moneywise, i wouldn't think it would fit the budget that i have....
 
I guess what this thread boiled down to is "if there's a will, there's a way." But for ease of install, the v6 or v8 would probably be easiest since there's alot of information on doing it out there and even some kits to help speed the process. I'm not sure on the Japanese engine swaps, as I've only seen a handful of them on the net, and no detail on how they were done.

Oh yeah, then there's this engine swap that I found on the net not too long ago... Escort Cosworth (turbo charged 2L 4-cylinder engine) transplant... 330HP... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
 
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I've thinking about a honda s2000's motor because its also a rear wheel drive... Could it fit?
By the way, I like the idea of a V8 in my MG, but moneywise, i wouldn't think it would fit the budget that i have....

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I could be wrong but I think Honda motors spin the wrong way.

Just curious? Why the swap? Do you want more HP or is your B motor just old and tired?
 
Well, considering that my 4 cylinder stock only has 95 hp, i was considering more hp. As an other option, i've already read that adding suplements like air filters could increase motor performance. Are they other stuff like that that could enhance my performances?
 
K&N Air Filters and Peco header and exhaust provides tangible performance boosts, from what I've been hearing. Those are the only upgrade items that I'd consider "bolt-on". There are plenty of other things you can get; from aluminum alloy heads (including cross flow designs), to a multitude of cams that have been designed for various street and track applications, to engine block over bore kits to increase displacement to 1950cc, to entire valve tranes, to the plethora of electronic ignition kits out there... the list goes on.

There's plenty of after market performance parts for 'B engines, I've asked around on these boards for advice on engine upgrades, and the unanimous feedback has been to get a copy of the Peter Burgess book "How to Power Tune Mgb 4-Cylinder Engines". I haven't gotten one yet, but plan on doing so relatively soon.
 
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What about computer chips? Are there any good ones for B`s?

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Ummmm, no. MG's were designed when computers were the size of a room.

All kiding aside, the chip upgrades you read and hear about are desinged on manipulate and change the computer that runs the fuel injection system and somes timing on modern cars. MG's pre-date all that stuff. They are pretty basic.

I actually appeciate that about my MG. I don't have to plug it into a computer to find out what sensor failed.
 
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