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V8 conversion inquiry
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The 60* Ford is also an option, no-one makes
a kit for it, but it's fairly straight forward
if you've the ability, the 302 is doable but
there are things that will drive you nutty, the
oil filter is the biggest issue, it needs to be
a remote, but no kits are going to work, it's a
truely custom piece. I know of one that has a set
of headers on it, the headers cost more than the
rest of the swap, but the manufacturer of them should
be able to knock out a set without the car being in
the shop... Ping me if you want to know who to get in
touch with...
SteveL
a kit for it, but it's fairly straight forward
if you've the ability, the 302 is doable but
there are things that will drive you nutty, the
oil filter is the biggest issue, it needs to be
a remote, but no kits are going to work, it's a
truely custom piece. I know of one that has a set
of headers on it, the headers cost more than the
rest of the swap, but the manufacturer of them should
be able to knock out a set without the car being in
the shop... Ping me if you want to know who to get in
touch with...
SteveL
V6 conversion inquiry
How is the performance of a 2.8 60 degree V6 Chevrolet in a MGB? Would it take off like a IROC Z, or is it mild mannered?
I would like a tire burner. I know a V8 small block chevy with all the performance goodies would do the job, but I guess the install would be a bitch into a MGB. Schneider Cams stated 220 hp is pretty high for the 60 degree V6 chevy, and I have read about a $18,000 350hp dirt track Midget race engine. Do you think the 2.8 can push you back in your seat like a high performance sports car? Does a 200hp 1500 lbs. MGB accelerate like a 400hp 3000 lbs. 427 Vette?
Thanks!
Jamie
How is the performance of a 2.8 60 degree V6 Chevrolet in a MGB? Would it take off like a IROC Z, or is it mild mannered?
I would like a tire burner. I know a V8 small block chevy with all the performance goodies would do the job, but I guess the install would be a bitch into a MGB. Schneider Cams stated 220 hp is pretty high for the 60 degree V6 chevy, and I have read about a $18,000 350hp dirt track Midget race engine. Do you think the 2.8 can push you back in your seat like a high performance sports car? Does a 200hp 1500 lbs. MGB accelerate like a 400hp 3000 lbs. 427 Vette?
Thanks!
Jamie
Re: V6 conversion inquiry
The rear end will hold up unless try to break it and then you might be able to. My engine has 160 HP and 210 TQ aprox. It will get 0-60 in the 4-5 sec range and top speed would be around 125 MPH redline limited. It's a quick little car, I can chirp the tires shifting to 4th gear if I try. It's not really the kind of power to pin you to your seat but it will go pretty fast. There is definitely a traction issue, and the only way that will be fixed is with going with some wider tires. The 3.1 is a stroked 2.8 engine and a 3.4 is a bored 3.1 so all of them are interchangeable with each other with the 3.4 making the most power of course.
The rear end will hold up unless try to break it and then you might be able to. My engine has 160 HP and 210 TQ aprox. It will get 0-60 in the 4-5 sec range and top speed would be around 125 MPH redline limited. It's a quick little car, I can chirp the tires shifting to 4th gear if I try. It's not really the kind of power to pin you to your seat but it will go pretty fast. There is definitely a traction issue, and the only way that will be fixed is with going with some wider tires. The 3.1 is a stroked 2.8 engine and a 3.4 is a bored 3.1 so all of them are interchangeable with each other with the 3.4 making the most power of course.
Hi All. I am interested in putting a V8 into my 72 B. Does the Rover V8 fit straight in. Do I have to fit the Rover gear box or will the B one fit. Do I have to change the diff. Can anyone help. Is there any more modifactions I have to do. Is the suspension in the B ok for the V8 or does it have to be changed. Regards John.
Bruce Bowker
Obi Wan
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Just keep the four cyclinder and have fun cruising. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Here's a link to a book at Amazon.com that discusses it in detail (haven't read the book myself):
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/det...ks&n=507846
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/det...ks&n=507846
lawguy
Jedi Knight
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Tony Barnhill is putting a 300hp+ Rover V8 in a B. He has a great page all about it.
https://www.theautoist.com/poorb.htm
Actually, his entire site is worth the read. I am keeping daily tabs on the $2005 challenge car
https://www.theautoist.com/
https://www.theautoist.com/poorb.htm
Actually, his entire site is worth the read. I am keeping daily tabs on the $2005 challenge car
https://www.theautoist.com/
lawguy
Jedi Knight
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If Tony trusts his engine builder, so do I:
"Made a trip to Cheswold, Delaware to pick up my Glenn Towry-built Rover 4.2L engine. What a beauty; and, Glenn and his engine guy swear I'll make 300 horsepower at the flywheel (and, probably 300 pounds of torque also!)"
https://www.theautoist.com/2002.htm
Good luck with the GRM car!
"Made a trip to Cheswold, Delaware to pick up my Glenn Towry-built Rover 4.2L engine. What a beauty; and, Glenn and his engine guy swear I'll make 300 horsepower at the flywheel (and, probably 300 pounds of torque also!)"
https://www.theautoist.com/2002.htm
Good luck with the GRM car!
You could call Fast Cars Inc at 269-792-6632 ( western Michigan). He does conversions and they look professionally done. He also has a trick front axle to go with it. In fact, he is having a group of MG V8 owners to his shop Sat., Jan. 22nd.
Have you driven one? Seems to me its a big step to take in-the-dark.
Does anyone have experience with Moss's supercharger on a B?
Have you driven one? Seems to me its a big step to take in-the-dark.
Does anyone have experience with Moss's supercharger on a B?