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Re: MGB-GT V8 engine choice

To: "Glen R. Wilson" <GlenWilson@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: MGB-GT V8 engine choice
From: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:08:18 -0800
Cc: mgb-v8@autox.team.net
References: <19990114.114236.4894.6.chrisandsarahB@juno.com> <19990114225903.ISLV18674@railroad>
Reply-to: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
Glen R. Wilson wrote:
> 
> I know the Rover V8 from a 1970 3500S will not clear the hood with
> the standard Rover SU intake manifold.
> 
> How about a standard 1980 SD1 fuel injected engine?
> 
> How about a JWR/DualPort with a Holley 390?
> 
> How about a JWR/DualPort with an Edelbrock 1404 500CFM?
> 
> Would any or all of these fit?
> 
> Also, are the headers needed for the MGB installation all horribly
> expensive or are there reasonably priced alternatives?
> 
> The stock SD1 exhaust manifolds are pretty compact.  I'm surprised
> they do not fit.
> 
> Glen
> 
> Glen R. Wilson  <GlenWilson@worldnet.att.net>
> 
> Suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Glen, I have 6 rover,buick V-8s at my shop & I am 1 1/5 hrs. south of
you in De. you ought to come down for a test ride in my 4.2 74 G.T. &   
then I will lent you
drive!!!!                                               Give me a call &
come on down!!!  Glenn

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