- 81. Re: Exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 12:49:29 -0700 (PDT)
- I used a generic Dynomax turbo exhaust with a 2" in and 2" out. I believe mine had a center in, offset out configuration. They were really cheap. Mine is really a temporary installation until I get
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-05/msg00007.html (9,072 bytes)
- 82. Re: olds pistons (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 17:12:34 -0700 (PDT)
- I'm about 99% sure that the Olds pistons in my V8 have the valve cut-outs. It's been awhile since I've had it apart. Glenn -- James Nazarian Jr <jamesnazarian@netzero.net> wrote: Yahoo! Auctions - b
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-05/msg00027.html (7,785 bytes)
- 83. Re: Misc parts questions (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 14:04:13 -0700 (PDT)
- I reused the stock gauge and have not had any problems. I actually think I used my MGB water temperature sender, and went to the local hardware store and bought a reducing bushing. From memory it se
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-05/msg00051.html (8,500 bytes)
- 84. Alternators (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 16:36:15 -0800 (PST)
- I've been asked about this a couple of times now, so I thought I would send my latest response to the list. Maybe it will help someone else out. I haven't been doing much with the BV8, especially sin
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00079.html (8,685 bytes)
- 85. SCCA solo II and V8's (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:49:11 -0700 (PDT)
- Just interested if anyone out there had actually entered their V8 in a SCCA sanctioned Solo II event. James Nazerian (sp?), if your still on the list, I thought I read that you were setting your car
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-09/msg00022.html (7,774 bytes)
- 86. Oil Pan Gasket, Replacements (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:31:09 -0700 (PDT)
- It looks like my oil pan gasket isn't going to come from my usual Buick parts supplier before the weekend arrives. What years / models of gaskets will fit my BOP 215? Hoping to find something local t
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-09/msg00023.html (6,847 bytes)
- 87. My Honda Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:23:46 -0700 (PDT)
- The wheels are aftermarket wheels, and were designed to fit about any modern front wheel drive car. If you poke around www.tirerack.com, you'll see a wide selection. Most FWD's have a 4x4.5 pattern
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-09/msg00024.html (7,879 bytes)
- 88. Re: tachometer wiring (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:22:21 -0700 (PDT)
- The easy trick is to install an Autometer guage :-) That is what I did, and in combination with an Autometer speedometer, it looks pretty good. Plus it's great to be able to actually read the guages
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-09/msg00074.html (8,477 bytes)
- 89. I made it to NY :-) (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:04:14 -0700 (PDT)
- Since I've kinda become email pals with some of you, I thought I'd tell everyone that I made it to upstate NY from SC in one piece. The B made it up on the U-Haul dolly just fine. I didn't disconnect
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00011.html (7,791 bytes)
- 90. Re: lower radiator hose (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 17:48:08 -0700 (PDT)
- Sorry for the late response, out driving the V8 last night and most of today :-) I used a pretty rough looking combination of hose and pipe. I'm using the Ford 289 radiator, which has a 1 3/4" outle
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00062.html (9,541 bytes)
- 91. Brakes / Steering Wheel / Front Timing Cover (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 08:27:34 -0700 (PDT)
- After a good weekend with the V8, and a few hundred miles, a few issues come to mind. 1. Brakes. I have a very spongy pedal. Pre-V8, I installed a new MC, new flex lines, and new rear calipers. Brake
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00071.html (8,444 bytes)
- 92. Brakes & RV8 Headers (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 11:11:09 -0700 (PDT)
- Since I didn't receive too many responses last time (thanks Jim C), I thought I would try again, and ask a more specific question. I certainly can ramble on and on, without ever getting to the point
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00094.html (7,318 bytes)
- 93. Review of Nunda (NY) Sports Car Festival (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 10:56:55 -0700 (PDT)
- Since attendance at the first Nunda (NY) Sports Car Festival was pretty small, I thought I would send along a note to let everyone know what they missed, and that they should definitely plan on atten
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00147.html (8,838 bytes)
- 94. Re: stupid question (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:25:31 -0700 (PDT)
- I hate to contradict Jim as his several hundred thousand miles compared to my 300 miles on V8's is hardly any comparison :-) But I'm using the BOP 215 starter in stock configuration on my V8 convers
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00153.html (8,569 bytes)
- 95. V8s and racing (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn <g_wakefield@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 20:21:39 -0700 (PDT)
- Yup, I sense me having to be very careful. There was also a Lotus Super 7 on slicks at my first autocross. The driver was supposedly a three time national champion. The combination was truly incredi
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00155.html (7,459 bytes)
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