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From: bae@fisher.UUCP (Shiva the Destroyer)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: MG engine improvements/swap?
Message-ID: <625@fisher.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 23-May-85 17:42:01 EDT
Article-I.D.: fisher.625
Posted: Thu May 23 17:42:01 1985
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    After much feedback from the net, I have gone ahead and purchased
a '67 MGB.  I would like to hype up the car from the 96 bhp engine
which is currently in it.  I am aware that it is possible to boost the
output of this engine to around 150 bhp without resorting to turbocharging,
but this is my understanding based on old (circa 1972) information.  Does
anyone have any more current info on hyping this engine?

    Failing the ability to raise the output much over 150 bhp, I am considering
swapping engines.  I am thinking of installing any one of the following
engines, assuming I can locate one:

        3.528l aluminum V-8, producing 137hp stock, used in 1973-1976
            MGB GT V-8 model and the TR-8's.  This is the Buick engine 
            Rover bought up.  I assume this can be souped up a sufficient 
            amount.

        Chevy 327, normally aspirated.  Produces ~340bhp, without serious
            modifications.  The only defect to this is that 327's are very
            expensive these days.

        Ford 289 Hi-Po, with Shelby mods, from Mustang G.T. 350.  Produces
            sufficient hp.  Again,  quite expensive.

    From what I have read, the MG certainly has the frame strength to deal 
with at least 200-300hp without bending into a pretzel.  I hope....

    If anyone has any information on installing any of these engines in
the MG, or on the probable location of one of these engines up for sale, 
please let me know.

    Thanks,

-- 
                    Brian A. Ehrmantraut

					Ad Maioram Gloriam Hasturi!

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