Okay, you asked for it! Prepare for a huge swarm of worms from the can
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you just opened! :)
Here's my preferences, silly as they may sound (and probably are). =
SU's are better than Webers. I say this because I have no experience =
with Webers, and I like my SU's. Hey, 2 carbs are better than 1, right? =
No, really, a lot of folks I talk to hate Webers...they supposedly are =
a hassle to tune, (especially side-draft), and don't hold tune well. =
Also, unless you go with a side-draft, SU's are supposed to perform =
about the same, if not better. But, then again, a lot of folks I talk =
to love Webers...I guess it's just a matter of taste.
Suspension. I plan on putting a Moss coil-over conversion on the front
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of my 72, along with a Spax rear end conversion. This is supposed to be =
a very nice, very flexible get-up. I'll know soon enough. It's a bit =
pricey, though... I guestimate about $1200 to do a front and rear =
rebuild, including new rear springs, and the performance kits. As far =
as your question about whether or not they're just for racing, I'd say =
no. A lot of folks love their B's, but wish they were a bit more =
forgiving over the bumps. These conversions will help. Other folks =
want to reduce the ever-present understeer their B's allow. These can =
also do that. It's all in what you want. Personally, if it doesn't =
make my car annoying to drive daily (i.e.. monster cam shaft), and will =
improve performance, I'm for it. =20
As you can see, I'm not too much of a purist. I figure I'll save that =
for my early 60's B.... :)
Regards,
J=20
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From: Steve Krane[SMTP:skrane@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 1996 1:44 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: concensus
Would like feelings about the following for a 72 mgb:
webers vs standard su's
shocks to keep that MB feeling but improve (cushion) the ride a little =
- it's=20
been 27 years since my last mg and it wouldn't hurt my back to have a =
slightly=20
forgiving ride.
Both of the above are for normal local and highway driving.
Any input would help
Steve
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