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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - 'Gentlemen......start your engines!'

I don't have any kids but last night was probably the closest thing I can think of to the experience.

After a bit of tweaking with the timing, a wee bit of fuel, a flick of the key and my Rover 3.5 spun into life. I now know how you guys have felt when you talk about this point in the project.

The coolest thing about this engine is watching how much the torque twists the car (it's up on stands at the moment). Now I have to clear up a couple of electrical glitches and put in an interior but it won't be long before she's out the door.

Thanks to all on this forum for the great advice and support. I'm sure more questions will be forthcoming as my project continues.

Cheers
Simon
Simon Austin

Smiling from ear to ear eh?
It really is quite a buzz, well done.

Ian Buckley

Congratulations....I look forward to that day! rick
rick ingram

Congratulations Simon. There is no feeling like it when they roar to life
Bruce Mills

Great day Simon!!
Welcome to the family of Canadian MGBV8s!!

Martyn
Martyn Harvey

Thanks guys!

Next big event.....first drive. Still have that grin.

Simon
Simon Austin

Simon...Consider a road trip to British V8 (June 9-12, 2005) in Terre Haute, Indiana.....lots of V8 comaradarie! Martyn will be there...as will Graham Creswick....possibly Ken Costello....Rover/BOP conversions....Ford conversions....V6 conversions....track time...strip time....autocross....

rick
rick ingram

Yeah 1st start up is the most exciting part!!

Then once you get her fully road ready and take a 1st drive...

Larry Embrey

And the great thing is,........ it doesn't go away, Sheila has the V8 this morning, So I rushed outside to stand by the garage door so I could hear it fire up, it's a great was to start the working day !!

Mike
Michael barnfather

Congrats Simon--great fun ahead!
I highly recommend the V8 meets --great bunch and lots of fun --hope to meet you at one
All the best
Gil
Gil Price

I'll have to mark down the dates for next year. The car should be ready for a big road trip by then.

Cheers
Simon
Simon Austin

Well done Simon, I'm still beavering away on mine, lots of rusty panels to fix yet. Hoping to be able to attend Dans event in Tenn. 2006. Do come to Ind. next year, its great to meet and talk with everybody. Even better when you have a car to drive.
REgards,
Richard
Richard Woodley

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