doitongrass
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:31 PM |
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MGB GT
Does any one know of a good engine to tranplant in to a MGB GT? I dont want to stick with the standard 1.8 or v8.
Thinking of something revy, although the BEC boys recon its too heavy for one of them?!
Any suggestions?
Cheers Dave
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StevieB
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:34 PM |
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As suggested in the BEC section, Honda S2000 engine is probably exactly what you're looking for - loads of revs, very powerful and will easily
cope with the weight of the MG.
Plus, since it's honda kit, should be very reliable.
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stevec
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:41 PM |
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Rover Kseries VVC revs high.
Steve,
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doitongrass
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:45 PM |
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Is the rover k series from aRWD car or are they the ones that are simular to the honda vtec engines- b16?
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fesycresy
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:47 PM |
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I've seen a K series done.
Isn't the bell housing big on the S2000 ? How much room do you have in the tunnel / bulkhead ?
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britishtrident
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:48 PM |
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Rover T16 Turbo
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:50 PM |
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PPC did an article on an MGB engine conversion using a rover twin cam engine but not the K series. IIRC it was the T series. Might be worth getting
hold of?
PS the Honda engine turns the wrong way so you would have to fit the Honda axle.
[Edited on 13/5/07 by rusty nuts]
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 05:52 PM |
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zetec,you know it makes sence
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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StevieB
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:01 PM |
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MG ZT was rear wheel drive and used the K Series, so the running gear from one of those should do the trick.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:02 PM |
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If you like revs, and you want a relatively standard engine the S2000 would be good choice, but they certainly aren't cheap engines/boxes.
[Edited on 13/5/07 by MikeRJ]
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jimmyjoebob
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:28 PM |
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Dolomite sprint engine with an uprated cam and twin webers gives an easy 200 HP. Great revving engine.
If at first you don't succeed, hide all evidence you ever tried!
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stevebubs
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:37 PM |
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The s2000 engine is nice but very very tall. Doubt it would fit in the engine bay.
Rover v8 will
Chevy LS1 may do...
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DIY Si
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:45 PM |
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If it'll fit, and you can afford it, the S2000 engine is precisely what you want. It also spins the correct way, so you may not need to change
the rear axle, unless you find the ratios all wrong, as IIRC the S2000 used a 4.4-1 FD.
If not, the K series would be next if you want revs, or the civic engine if there's a RWD kit for it.
Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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Fatgadget
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:50 PM |
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3 liter sraight 6 Austin Westminster lump ala MGC.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by StevieB
As suggested in the BEC section, Honda S2000 engine is probably exactly what you're looking for - loads of revs, very powerful and will easily
cope with the weight of the MG.
Plus, since it's honda kit, should be very reliable.
I have not had to fix one myself, but the engines are prone to knocking out number 3 piston very early, particularly in the states
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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DIY Si
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 06:57 PM |
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Ooh, there's an idea, except using a nice BMW straight 6. I think an M3 engine should prove to be suitably brisk!
And there's space, as tghe BGT was made to accept a straight 6 from the off, hence the bolt in bulkhead/panel thing at the front of the engine
bay.
Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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zilspeed
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 07:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by StevieB
MG ZT was rear wheel drive and used the K Series, so the running gear from one of those should do the trick.
Mg ZT = RWD - Check
MG ZT = K Series - Check.
Unfortunately not at the same time.
The only RWD ZT had a Ford V8, not a K series.
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ayoungman
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 09:30 PM |
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a mate of mine has put a Zetec into an MG Midget, even got a jag rear axle in it ! he's now fitting a super charger onto it
[Edited on 13/5/07 by ayoungman]
"just like that !"
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24vseven
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 09:51 PM |
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how abut a montego mg turbo engine
basicly same block so could retain the origanal gearbox and sump
still run carbs so no hassle with efi ect
and i had a mg turbo and for all there faults it was bloody quick upset a few rs boys
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marcjagman
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 09:51 PM |
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Rover 820/220 engines have same bolt pattern to gearbox.
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Simon
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 12:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
quote:
Originally posted by StevieB
MG ZT was rear wheel drive and used the K Series, so the running gear from one of those should do the trick.
Mg ZT = RWD - Check
MG ZT = K Series - Check.
Unfortunately not at the same time.
The only RWD ZT had a Ford V8, not a K series.
As zil says. It was the ZT260 with the Mustang motor, and it's HUGE and very heavy
Ideal engine for you is Chevy LS1 motor, similar size to old R V8 but 5.7l and approx 400bhp from crate.
ATB
Simon
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cs3tcr
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 04:08 AM |
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I attempted to fit a 4AG to a B GT, didnt work. The pan ran into the crossmember. But i've got a customer who has fitted a Miata motor and
gearbox to both an MGA and an MGB. Fits very nicely.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 05:36 AM |
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MG ZT rwd
Only V8's are RWD.
Put a V8 in it you know you want to!!!
Focus ST turbo!!!!! 2.5 5 pot.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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britishtrident
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 07:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by StevieB
MG ZT was rear wheel drive and used the K Series, so the running gear from one of those should do the trick.
Only the ZT 260 (V8) was rear wheel drive, ZT are identical mechanically to the R75 except for the suspension.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 07:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jimmyjoebob
Dolomite sprint engine with an uprated cam and twin webers gives an easy 200 HP. Great revving engine.
pull the other one
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