That not a kick in the shins. Thats a kick somewhere completely different.
Bert
73 B
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Lundgren <Andrew.Lundgren@level3.com>
To: Bert and Jen Ljungstrom <bljungstrom@sympatico.ca>
Cc: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: supercharger
The shipping kick isn't going to hurt as bad as the price of the
supercharger. Its about $4000 US.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
On 12/30/99, 12:59:11 AM, "Bert and Jen Ljungstrom"
<bljungstrom@sympatico.ca> wrote regarding Re: supercharger:
> I'm new to the list so please forgive any newbie oversights.
> I am in the midst of a complete rebuid of my '73 B roadster. I bought
the
> car from under a tarp six years ago... Long story short - I just got
the
> car back from a local british car specialist where all of the body
work was
> done. (a long list of the usuals).
> As I am almost fininshed paying off the body work I am turning to the
> engine. I have been considering different approaches to gaining some
power.
> A supercharger is an option. My questions are:
> 1) Are there any North American manufacturers of SCs for the B? I'm
in
> Ottawa, Canada so the shipping from Australia would be a kick in the
shins
> so to speak.
> 2) I have heard there is excessive wear on the engine when a SC is
used.
> Where and how bad? Are there preventative measures possible? As the
engine
> is going to be rebuilt top to bottom all suggestions are welcome and
> valuable.
> 3) I notice the SC at > http://www.hi-flow.com/super_mgb.html is used
with
> only a single SU carb. Reasons? Trade offs?
> Thanks,
> Bert Ljungstrom
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
> To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 4:48 PM
> Subject: supercharger
> > 180 hp?? Nice. I would imagine the engine would wear out pretty
> > damn fast though...
> >
> > http://www.hi-flow.com/super_mgb.html
> >
> > Looks like a nice installation at any rate
> >
> > Skye
> >
> > --
> > 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__
> > The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_)
> >
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