Adrian Jones wrote:
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> Hi Folks,
> A pal of mine has recently acquired a rubber bumper Midget.
> Apparently, it has a hole in the block where the piston tried to get out.
> He has done the math and concluded that he could get a good used V6 for
> half the price of a 1500 engine rebuild. He was talking about the V6 from
> the Ford ranger Pick-up, for some reason.
> Has anybody got any advice on this subject.
> Incidentally, he is quite serious and capable of the work involved - he has
> put a V8 in his MGBGT. He was hoping that this project might involve less
> work in cutting up the inside of the car, etc.
>
> Thanks in advance, Adrian
>
> TIA, Adrian
Someone in the Kansas City area is currently putting a GM 2.8 liter V6
in their Midget. If you are interested I can find out their name. He
has written several articles in our newsletter concerning his project.
It sounds like a lot of work and the car still isn't running. If I were
to do something along those lines I would probably lean towards a Mazda
rotary engine.
Kevin Brown
Odessa, MO
'65 Sprite (for sale)
'71 MGB
'74 MGBGT
'74 TR6
'76 TR6
9 other asorted MGBs
'89 MR2
'97 Z28
and last (but certainly not least!) a very understanding wife!!
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