Thanks to everyone who responded. For whatever reason I thought the v8
was the same as the Rover one.
I'm really not much of a fan of that particular marque, so you'll have
to forgive my ignorance. =)
Ben Ruset
ben.ruset@verizon.net <-- note the new address
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dodd, Kelvin
> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 7:57 PM
> To: 'Ben Ruset'; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Triumph Stag / MGB Hybrid
>
>
> Neil:
>
> Don't be nasty.
>
> Ben:
>
> You are confused between the Triumph Stag engine, which
> is an alloy head Dual overhead cam 3.0L V8 and the Rover
> aluminium block 3.5-4.6L V8. The Stag motor was a problem
> child, that is not a suitable candidate for conversion
> projects. The Rover engine is the one that is popular for
> MGB conversions.
>
> The confusion gets worse, as the Rover V8 makes a dandy
> conversion engine in the Stag bay. Or is that Stag at bay?
>
> The Stag transmission is similar to a Triumph TR6, so
> again not much use to an MG owner.
>
> Kelvin.
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