Jack Emery wrote:
>
> At 08:32 AM 7/14/99 +1200, you wrote:
> >Hi everyone
> >Has any of the list readers ever built a succesful injection system perhaps
> >using some of manufacture's parts?
>
> We are installing a Holley Pro-jection aftermarket unit on a MGB v-8. Easy
> job, hood clearence is very tight, but it was with the carb.
>
> Throttle body injection is not the best but....a zillion GM vehicles use
> it. It makes a very drivable engine with a good torque band. Also very
> reasonably priced, $500 new for the basic Holley system.
>
> Have seen a Rover-Ford EFI hybrid. Used Rover dist. with Ford guts, Ford
> throttle body on a very modified Rover plenum with a Ford ECU. Ran
> OK.....alloy engines have knock sensor issues........
>
> GM 5.0 TBI is a natural from a C-10, some dealers can burn the chip to cure
> drivability issues. Making a hybrid Chev/Rover or /Buick distributor will
> be the tough part.
>
> Jack Emery
> Glenburn Maine
> '67 MGB V-8
> '75 MGB V-8
> various other hot rods
D & D Fabrication makes a hybrid Chev/Rover or /Buick distributor for
the motor.
Dave LaGrou
8055 Tiffany (or maybe 8005)
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-2491
Plus they have a load of experience with the motor and are about to
offer a complete V8 to MGB conversion Kit.
I have no affiliation with D & D, normal disclaminers, etc...
Just received lots of good info and found a single source for
everything I need to complete my project.
Later... MGB/Z ='74 MGB w/'63 OLDS 215 V8 T50-5 speed '78 Monza Rear
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