Ken Roach writes:
> Peter Burgess has a book out called "How To Power Tune MGB
> 4-Cylinder Engines" that covers head modifications in depth. It has
> good diagrams and photos of where to grind the chambers as well as the
> ports. Mr. Burgess also strongly advises that the 'A and 'B heads are
> very dissimilar and it shouldn't be assumed that what works on one
> will work well on the other.
Interesting discussion; I'm hoping to learn something new, BUT - let's
not confuse the MGA engine with the BMC A Series engine. The MGA and
MGB both use the B Series engine; the Spridget, Mini, and others use the
A Series engine.
Incidentally, it's my understanding that the Mini, still produced in the
UK, is STILL using that "ancient" A Series engine. I've also seen
articles about an aftermarket 16 valve head for the A Series ("Jack
Knight", perhaps?). How many years of service has the A Series given?
--
Todd "Almost like the Ford 289 V8" Mullins
Todd.Mullins@nrlssc.navy.mil On the lovely Mississippi (USA) Coast
'74 MGB Tourer awaiting a full engine rebuild
That's me at the corner.
That's me at the stoplight,
Losing my transmission...
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