> To get the type of performance that the supercharger offers
> you would have to at least rebuild the valve train on the
> 1800. There were some comments that the engine would have to
> be running at about 7500-8000 RPM to pull those 200hps...
Good point--if you could get 180 horses at 5,000-6,000 rpm, that would
be a good deal, and if you still had some serious torque starting at
1,500 or so, then building from there it would be worth it. If it means
that you have to turn your MG into a peaky hand grenade, well, I'd do
the V-8.
Too bad the price isn't $3000 usd--then it would be no question for me.
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