Apr 10, 2018 · The same reason it is for the original MGB 1.8L engine except now the car has TWICE the torque... 1- it goes through the gears in about half the time and 2- in this case, it's all about 4th gear. 4th in the stock MGB is 1:1 (that means one-to-one) 4th in the V6 T5 gearbox is 1:1 4th in the V8 T5 gearbox is 1:1

Sep 7, 2010 · Many well intentioned local Good 'Ol Boy Hot Rod Motor Builders (the ones that the local pimply Hot Rodders call "experts") have reduced MGB heads to scrap metal. Once this happens you'll spend at least as much money buying another head and getting the parts for it as you would have spent shipping the head to a qualified professional, having ...

Aug 26, 2009 · Hello all, I have been hearing a lot lately about how inferior engine oil is nowaday because the engine oil manufcturers are taking certain chemical ingredients out of their formulations which are very essential for the older MGB engines. Due to lack of these chemicals, older engines especially ov

Jan 26, 2025 · The early one might be hard to find, but in any case your 1972 will have the later motor. New and recon motors are available from all the usual suppliers. MGOC offer a two-speed motor with uprated impellor if that takes your fancy. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2025-01-26 02:22 PM by Bumpa.

Jun 1, 2018 · The Mk1 ring gear with the front step is an aftermarket ring gear. The OEM original did not have the step+ there isn't a gear tooth lead on the front. I have been driving Mk1 MGB's for more than 50 years and had one worn out ring gear and 1 starter pinion in more than 300K + miles. If you want the high torque starter, flip the ring gear round.

Oct 5, 2023 · ANY time I have the Smiths Heaterbox out of a B a GM heater motor goes in. Got photos here somewhere... First Photo is the MGB blower squirrel cage Second is the GM squirrel cage Third looking good installed Four Motor fits very nicely with a little finesse. Five Make sure you get the 2-wire heater motor, and take the plug too so you can make this.

Nov 12, 2016 · O'reilly's had one for $25 - I asked for a blower motor for a 1991 Pontiac Le Mans with AC. Initial testing showed that the motor would fit the housing without the need to cut anything. The first test run was bad news, though - the motor was turning the wrong way. I was getting some air flow out of the case but not much more than what I started ...

Mar 21, 2020 · .. here's a video reference for the engine disassembly. It is also obvious the poster is not quite familiar with MGB engines in general (no need to disassemble the oil pump in-situ, the timing chain tensioner can be wound in for removal..etc). But a good video reference nonetheless

Dec 4, 2007 · Hi, my name is Eddie and I am looking for some advice and help. I have a 1959 MGA Coupe that has a 1500 cc motor. I have an MGB engine that I am told will fit without any changes. The MGB motor number is 18GF-RWE-H-9485. Don't know what all these numbers and letters mean but have been told that it is a 5 main bearing.

Feb 23, 2021 · The 1974-1/2 and later MGB was designed for the Rover 3.5L V8 which is also the Buick 215. So that engine will go into the later year cars as a direct bolt-in swap. Hard to get simpler than that and the power output is right in your range.