On Sun, 12 Apr 1998, Mike Hartwig wrote:
> Another thing to consider in the purchase of a B, of course, is the massive
> power difference between the CBB and the RBB. Ergo, the Rover V-8 into the
> '78 B will at least make it more acceptable.
> ....
>
> I am beginning to wonder if MGs are everything I'm after. I like power and
> handling. I am thinking of buying a Porsche. Can anyone talk me out of
> this. I like most of the MG drivers out there, and I shudder to think of
> the assholes who drive Porsches. But I like power and handling and a B just
> don't cut it in those categories.
Have you put a V8 in the 78 yet? Should be able to get plenty of power.
And I think Bs can be made to handle pretty well. That silver one in
British Car magazine a few months back looked like it was pretty sticky.
Kevin Sullivan kevins@khoral.com
Khoral Research Inc. www.khoral.com/staff/kevins/mgstuff
Albuquerque NM USA
1960 MGA "Baby"
1957 Magnette ZB "Pup"
1959 Magnette ZB "P2"
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