John Steczkowski wrote:
> How much should I budget toward an MGB-V8 conversion? I want to start
>
My experience (not finished yet)
Engine transmission complete from SD1 $1100 (if I were doing it again I
would just get the engine and purchase an T-5 Transmission ~$400-$500 for
engine, ~$300 transmission plus adapter costs)
Engine Rebuild $2500 (I probably spent more than I should have and
definitely more than I could have but this is what I wanted. Could get by
with ~$1500 complete rebuild)
Clutch $250
Rear Axle $50 (Ford 8 inch)
Rear axle shortening has not been done put have quote for ~$330 if I change
ratio and add limited slip another $400.
Other expenses (either already spent or my planned amount)
Headers ~$300
Radiator ~$200
Exhaust ~$200
Induction (cost for intake and carb, although I'm going to use a modified
EFI) ~$500
Drive Shaft ~$150
Water and oil pump changes ~$100
All told $5680. Can it be done for less, most definitely. Is it worth it,
I hope so. Also the expenses have been spread out over several years.
Until I wrote this E-mail I had never added up the totals spent (which is
much higher than I expected).
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