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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Chrome bumper pics. needed

Hi Guys, does anyone have a link to some good pics. of a engine bay in a chrome bumper v8 conversion. Pertaining to steering modifications, notching firewall,radiator placement.

Thankyou very much

Paul
P Harrington

Paul, I haven't had time to look at all the information, but I believe that what you need you can find at MG engine conversions http://www.mgcars.org.uk/v8_conversions/
There is a lot of really good information on the V8 installation along with links to photos. Hope this helps.
Bill Young

Paul...A lot of the modification you'll make depend upon the engine you are planning on using.

Another really good source of info is Roger Powell's book "How To Give Your MGB V8 Power". The third edition has just been released and is available through Amazon.com.

rick
rickingram

Paul,
I can send you an email link to photos of my early chrome bumper modification, if you would care to see them. reply via my email address listed. cj
Chris J.

Rick is experiencing another senior moment - Roger Williams, of course, is the author of the "How to " series of V8 conversion books.....and is expected to be signing copies of his new third edition at the 2006 British conversions meet in June.
Graham Creswick

Yes...a major senior moment...it's been a very hectic week....

<sigh>

rick
rickingram

Paul-

Need your e-mail address. I have pictures of a 1973 MGBGT converted. I welded in a section of the bulkhead from a rubber bumper car, used a rubber bumper rack and shortened the shaft, so no extra U-joint was required. It all clears a Buick 300, using RV8 style headers. This engine is a bit taller & wider than the 215 or Rover engines, so you should have plenty of room.
Jim Stuart

First...Roger Powell is an ex-University of Ilinois basketball player.

Second...what in the hell does the type of engine have to do with a bumper conversion...unless, of course, one is planning on installing a marine I/O.

Apparently NONE of my nerve synapses were firing in the cerebrum this morning.

As I said...it's been a hectic week.

:-)

rki
rick ingram

Rick-

You really need different drugs, or more of what you were using.

Don't worry, the week isn't over yet.
jim Stuart

Well, Jim....I certainly have a plethora of drugs from which to choose!

:-)

rick
rick ingram

Common guys, give Rick a break. He's obviously still recovering from the Missouri Endurance Rally. Seems like 'Roger' is the name to have if you are a "V8 conversion expert". The information on the link I posted is by Roger Parker. Did you take a look at that Paul?
Bill Young

The British V8 Newletter back issues are a great source of info. Try looking at Robert Milk's car in this issue: http://www.britishv8.org/may2003.pdf

Here's the page with some of the other back issues: http://www.britishv8.org/back.htm
Ryan Reis

Rick, I hihgly recommned for you to go see Dr. Jack Daniels. Dr. Daniels could help your hecticnaties.

No drugs just drink liquids.
Bill Guzman

But Bill...I make my living through chemistry (pharmaceuticals)! rick
rick ingram

Then of all people Rick, you should know what those drugs can do to you. Could I recommend some good homeopathic remedies? See, there's this little mushroom...

Jim
Jim Blackwood

Thanks guys, I ordered the new Roger Parker book 4 weeks ago, have not seen yet, Thanks for the links and pic. offers. I will e-mail Jim and Chris.

Paul
P Harrington

I just had a senior moment, Roger Williams not Parker.
Paul
P Harrington

Oh....my....God.....

It's contgagious!

LOOK OUT!!!!!!!!!

rick
rick ingram

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