Engine considerations

[Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>]

Hi all, I am a long-time member of the mgs mailing list, and a new member to this list.  I am planning on dropping a V8 into my '78 B this spring.  I am trying to get all the pertinent info collected before I jump.  Primarily, I am trying to find a Rover 3.5 L or 3.9L engine.  Mileage isn't important, since I don't mind rebuilding.  Also, I would like to get info about fuel injection vs. a carberator.  I like the efficiency of FI, but detest the possibility of a computer, but I figure a modern 80s engine with FI will likely not be any less reliable than a carburetored version.  Am I off in this assumption?

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated, as I am anxious to purchase the parts and get this project in gear.

Jay


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Jurgen Hartwig, Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech

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