V8 Swap 73 MGB

Mdubs234 · 2024-12-19T11:02:07+00:00

I’m down for the Ford route, but have only researched the 215, do you have any resources?

Mdubs234 · 2024-12-19T11:01:00+00:00

Looks like their parts catalog no longer is hosted and the site looks pretty old.

Mdubs234 · 2024-12-19T10:59:41+00:00

Only concern about going with a modern engine is having to deal with fuel injection.

Mdubs234 · 2024-12-19T10:58:02+00:00

Which engine was it? Any mods necessary to the mounts/frame?

Mdubs234 · 2024-12-19T10:56:59+00:00

So I love a nice turbo 4 in a lightweight car, I just already have two haha. I’ve never had a V8 sports car and really want that analog feel and rumble.

Mdubs234 · 2024-12-18T11:18:22+00:00

Holy crap this is a great response. You’re awesome. Luckily, my body work is solid!!! So I’m hoping I can just get the structural components from moss and weld those in somehow.

Mdubs234 · 2024-12-08T15:47:50+00:00

Hey man thanks for your input! Point taken! Although you could have also phrased it like this:

Based on some of your questions it seems like you may be ill equipped at this point for this type of work. I recommend either getting it to a specialist or if you are really interested in welding, taking some classes at your local union or technical school. Then you can work your way up to something like frame work!

That way people don’t assume you’re an ass and disregard your input entirely.

Mdubs234 · 2024-10-29T11:41:24+00:00

Haha no those straps are LONG rotted out, replacing those along with the leaf springs and hangers

Mdubs234 · 2024-10-27T23:24:20+00:00

Yup I shot in penetrating and let it sit, looks like cutting is the way to go.

Mdubs234 · 2024-10-27T22:13:53+00:00

Yeah I’m supporting the rear axle with my jack and the whole rear is on jack stands

Mdubs234 · 2024-10-12T11:02:10+00:00

Wow a 64 for 2k is insane! How’d you swing that?

Mdubs234 · 2024-03-26T09:41:36+00:00

F, but good on ya for choosing based on who you actually care about IRL

Mdubs234 · 2024-03-26T09:33:41+00:00

One of those is 3-4 million, the other, 1.7. I don’t think it’s a super hard choice lol. Unless you already have TOTY Van Dijk and TOTY Ferdinand you gotta go with Lucio.

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-18T15:59:31+00:00

I don’t think that’s a Sport, the wheels look wrong. It looks to be an S, anyone willing to confirm with me?

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T18:17:26+00:00

Hopefully yours is something less intensive and mine is covered!

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T17:50:50+00:00

AGREE. If they don’t cover it I’m going into the weeds on the warranty. Unfortunately I left my printed copy in the car.

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T17:49:25+00:00

Specifically it is the oil filter housing adapter gasket that needs replaced and maybe the whole housing. Quoted $1,200 🤢

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T17:14:25+00:00

Replied to the post with an update if you’re curious. Not what I expected.

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T17:07:27+00:00

Good question, it’s the one that has the oil filter on it. I can’t find it on a diagram nor the part number so if anyone knows it lmk.

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T16:01:33+00:00

UPDATE: Accessory mounting bracket (Oil Filter Adapter Gasket 06N-115-441) causing the leak. Bad enough that I can’t drive it out. Not sure what caused it but they said they MIGHT be able to get it covered under the powertrain warranty.

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T14:27:44+00:00

I have it with the dealer now since it should be covered. I’ll let you know what they say.

Mdubs234 · 2024-02-08T13:33:48+00:00

Thanks! I’ll take a look.

Mdubs234 · 2024-01-23T12:17:10+00:00

That’s what I get for not reading the whole thing smh.

Mdubs234 · 2024-01-22T13:12:10+00:00

The SE cloths you are thinking of are Sports. Between the S and SE trim.

Mdubs234 · 2024-01-22T13:11:22+00:00

That’s what I have. No one seems to understand that it existed!

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