Glenn Wakefield put up a web page showing the cost of his V8 conversion. I
did't look closely (I don't want to know) but I think
his cost excludes labor. All I have to say is if Glenn posts it on the
internet he must not have a wife!
http://members.aol.com/wake074/costs.htm
Larry hoy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Larry B. Macy
>Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 5:14 PM
>To: Jim Stuart
>Cc: MG List
>Subject: Re: MG supercharger
>
>
>I understand the idea that the V-8 is likely more expensive. Apparently it
>is. However, when a "slight: engine mod costs more than I paid for my car I
>consider it a "bit pricey". I have also seen a few of those $20,000
>restorations. They are beautiful, but personally I would be afraid to drive
>it, not for me but the other fools on the road that see it as an old car
>worth nothing compared to their SUV.
>
>Larry
>
>On 2/19/01 6:23 PM, "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com> wrote:
>
>> Larry-
>>
>> If you think the supercharger being pricey is an understatement, let me tell
>> you about $20,000.00 MGB restorations to stock specs. Many exist, probably
>> some on this list. Or $25-30,000.00 V8 conversions. Lots of people put lots
>of
>> money in these cars. Some put lots of hours in & less money, & a few of us
>> idiots put lots of time & money in our cars. But we enjoy it. (Or we like the
>> pain...)
>>
>> In reality, this is some of the cheapest horsepower you can buy. My V-8
>> conversions cost much more on a per horsepower basis. If you are only
>looking
>> for a modest 5-10 hp, the supercharger is too expensive. If you are looking
>> for 40-50 hp, you will spend as much, unless you can do all the machining &
>> assembly your self. If you are looking for 60-70 hp, the engine you probably
>> would be unwilling to pay for, will be marginal, at best, on the street.
>>
>> Bare in mind, I am not touting the supercharger, just reporting on what I
>have
>> seen, & been told by the owner, whom I know fairly well. I just think it is
>an
>> alternative worth considering for those wanting higher than average
>> performance increases.
>>
>> Larry Macy wrote:
>>
>>> A Bit Pricey????? That seems to me to be about the Understatement of this
>>> millennium.
>>>
>>> Larry
>>
>
>Larry Macy
>78 Midget
>
>Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
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>macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
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>Department of Psychiatry
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>
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