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> Would anyone happen to know the approximate weights of a Buick V6, a
> Chevy V6, and a Pontiac 151?
>
> My thought are to install one of these to an early RB MGB. I want to
> avoid modifying the suspension as much as is possible, am pretty sure I
> will need to have a driveshaft made, and am considering both an automatic
> and standard transmission. I know, it's heresy to put an auto in an
> LBC....
>
> Rich
2.8 Chevy V-6 will fit in a 77 Midget if you use the Chevy S-10
bellhousing - I know because I am in process of doing this and have
trial fitted it already - Don't know about a MGB. All the GM automatics
are too wide at the rear of the pan to fit without butchering the trans
tunnel and legroom (tried that too). I have opted for an 87 Z-28
5-speed overdrive which has also been trial fitted but requires removal
(as in cutting out) of the original trans crossmember and subsequent
sub-framing to make up for the loss in structural integrity. Any of the
engine you list will toast the stock rear end and/or axles. I have
obtained an 87 Z-28 posi housing/gears that will be narrowed.
The 4.3 Chevy V-6 is like a small block Chevy with the front two
cylinders lopped off - heavy, wide, and very powerful.
The Pontiac 151 (2.5 liter) has always been a boat anchor (I have had
several) - why bother.
The Buick V-6 is fairly light, powerful, but very wide. Not a bad
choice if you have the width.
The 2.8 is a 60degree engine - narrow, decent power, very light, but
tall. See:
http://www.probe.net/~lmyer/midget1.jpg
http://www.probe.net/~lmyer/midget2.jpg
Les
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