Hi everyone.
I'm new to the list and have just been reading and learning for a
while. I figured at this point, it's time to ask a question or two or three.
I have had a 58 MGA since high school. I restored it a few years back.
This summer I got too good a deal on a 1972 BGT to turn down.
I have the car running well, idling fair, stopping well. It's time to start
some serious work. I have found a 71 BGT parts car for $500 with overdrive.
That trans will be going in the 72. It still needs wheels, tires, and
exhaust. The exhaust system on the car looks to me to be a homemade or
local muffler shop job. The tailpipe only measures 1.25 inches. What are
the B owners preferences for street exhaust systems? I guess I want
something in stainless if possible. I think I want a little sportier tone
than the stock B, but not something that will drive me nuts on road trips.The
current motor has about 40,000 miles on it and I intend to build the spare up
to 67 spec or a little stronger, but not enough to jeopardize reliability.
Can I use an oversize exhaust safely with a stock system or will it
overscavenge the cylinders? I have followed the string on tire sizes with
interest and am still undecided on wheel size ( 14 or 15). It is a wire
wheel car, so I plan to use knock-off Minilites from Moss. Should I stick
with the stock camber or change the control arms. I realize that all of
these parameters are open to opinion, but I would like to hear you opinions.
Thanks
Steve
58 MGA 1500
72 BGT
71 BGT for parts soon
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