• From: Spring, TX
  • Registered: 2009-10-25
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Re: MGB needs a new engine

we have a complete 12a engine/tranny ready to rock in san antonio....  mikespeed95@gmail.com

although a 4g63 with hyuindai vale cover would be awesome.  whats really cool is rx7 transmissions bolt right on to make your 4g63 rwd!

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  • From: WOOTville USA
  • Registered: 2009-05-06
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Re: MGB needs a new engine

Armand4 wrote:

http://www.britishv8.org/Other/AaronCouper.htm
If an XK-powered Spridget is possible, then the MGB's cavernous engine bay should be able to swallow a Jag V12, right?

HA! I was just watching this, dreaming of alternative powerplants....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYdJ-G3Blp8

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  • Registered: 2009-10-18
  • Posts: 37

Re: MGB needs a new engine

The MGB is getting the 3.4L chevy. 

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paul

  • From: Austin, TX
  • Registered: 2010-03-13
  • Posts: 39

Re: MGB needs a new engine

MurileeMartin wrote:

So what you're saying is that powerful engines should be considered a safety item?

Absolutely, we should be able to double the HP in the LeCar based on safety alone.

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  • From: Land Of Subarus, Colorado
  • Registered: 2009-04-30
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Re: MGB needs a new engine

Skunkworks wrote:
MurileeMartin wrote:

So what you're saying is that powerful engines should be considered a safety item?

Absolutely, we should be able to double the HP in the LeCar based on safety alone.

We might buy that argument from a Le Car team. Anyone else, hell no.

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  • From: Seattle, WA
  • Registered: 2009-10-28
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Re: MGB needs a new engine

MurileeMartin wrote:
Skunkworks wrote:
MurileeMartin wrote:

So what you're saying is that powerful engines should be considered a safety item?

Absolutely, we should be able to double the HP in the LeCar based on safety alone.

We might buy that argument from a Le Car team. Anyone else, hell no.

Okay, stock HP for the two-stroke SAAB it is, then.

Ah, who am I kidding?  Any other claim would be a bluff-- speed equipment for the Mighty Three is either (a) in a museum, (b) seriously spendy, or (c) both.  These guys, for example, specialize in (b):

http://www.classicsaabracing.com/trimdelar-eng.htm

though I understand they are very, very good.

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