Don't think the Ansa rear box, for a rubber bumpered B will fit too well,
due to the upswept tail pipes. However, the Ansa for the chrome bumpered Bs
nestles very nicely between the gas tank and the left leaf springs. You
need to fabricate a different, more rigid/solid rear hanger, and shorten the
pipe leading into the rear box. If using the stock 1275 exhaust pipe,
between the manifold and the muffler box, you need to use an adapter, to
accommodate the increased diameter of the B Ansa box. I use a small bore,
LCB header, on my '72 Midget, and fabricated my own exhaust pipe, of larger
diameter pipe (same dia. as Ansa), expanded on the ends, by a local muffler
shop, as needed. I'm not sure about the diameters/differences in diameter,
as it's been on there for 15 years, and all I've had to do is listen to it
;) When I take it off, this winter (planning to pull the engine, to freshen
it up, and to do the engine compartment cleaning/detailing that I never got
around to, when I refurbished the car), I'll take some photos, and share
them with the list, along with some measurements. I'll also photograph the
down-pipe protector that I fabricated, to protect my precious LCB header.
The '73 I'm working on now, for my son, will get the same protector (but not
a LCB header), as will the Mk.I, and Mk.I
1/2.
Although I normally refuse to deal with Victoria British, I'll have to look
into that r&p kit. Thanks for the info.
Bud Osbourne
-----Original Message-----
From Robert E. Shlafer [mailto:pilotrob at webtv.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 11:43 AM
To: Bud Osbourne; Bill L
Cc: spridgets
Subject: RE: Re[2]: Non-hypothetical question, 1098 vs. 1275
Ya' know, I don't believe this....I have been
toying with the idea of hooking up the rear
part of an MGB rubber-bumper exhaust system myself. It's one of the
alternative muffler systems I've been looking into since
my (rear muffler only) RC40 is on the way out....got a pinhole in it right
now, but by
Spring, it's gonna have to be replaced.
So this adopts very nicely, eh Bud. This is indeed good to know. And further
"tips"
(excuse the pun) you can give me in this
respect will be appreciated.
I agree with your experiences in terms of
further appreciation of low-end torque
over higher rpm operation....all else being
equal, engine lasts longer and for ordinary
town/country drivin', low and low-midrange torque is what it's all about,
IMHO. Less "attractive" to the gendarmes
as well! And the 5 speed makes this possible.
The 3.55 is advertised/sold by VictoriaBritish. It's not a complete pumpkin,
just the ring & pinion. Close to $3oo but goes on sales every now and then.
So you really like the sound of the rear MGB box on the Spridget, eh? Really
nice
to know. Glad we had this conversation!! :)
Cap'n Bob
Basic Frog
Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
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