You can fine tune the handling of your mg starting with an uprated anti. Fitting a weber carburettor and manifold will release the ultimate power from your tuned mgb engine, particularly if it has an uprated camshaft or increased capacity. Mg mgb mgb gt 18g 18ga 18gb service repair manual brooklands. The project really started back in 1995, with our first mgb gt, a 1975 rubber bumper car, it was our first test car, for all the crazy engine ideas we had. How to power tune mgb 4 cylinder engines by peter burgess. When i first got back to owning an mgb a 1980 gt in 2002, i made friends with fellow member local to me, phil earl. Peter burgess gives some crude drawings and simple instructions in his book how to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines and says that you can do it yourself, but a master often forgets how hard it is for a rank beginner. As previously mentioned, the engine bay seemed perfectly sculpted to accept a vee configuration engine and with rover now in the same organisation there was an opportunity to develop at low cost an mgb fitted with rovers powerful, light alloy v8. There are books more specific to the application such as mg v8 by david knowles, perhaps a land rover tuning manual, or even books on converting your car. I wholeheartedly agree with his statement the entire engine system needs to be considered as a whole, otherwise the gains from component changes may not be fully realized. Provides advice on mgb mgb gt suspension, brakes and dyno tuning.
Mg mgb mk1 mk2 gt australian edition service repair manual mg mgb mk1, mk2 and gt workshop manual mg mgb mk1 mk2 gt australian edition service repair manual brooklands books ltd uk. The factory mgb gt v8 during the period from 1973 to 1976, almost 2,600 mgb gt v8 s rolled out of the abingdon plant. How to tune your mgb putting the sting back into your mgb published. The rover v8 engine by david hardcastle just british. The car immediately became a strong seller because it combined the practicality of a bigger cabin and trunk with the performance of a v8 engine. Technical specifications of the mgb gt v8 factory v8. How to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines by peter burgess, 97817871411, available at book. Mgb engine block and crank hot tanked and low wear. The engine and the body structure of the new mgb gt v8 were both seen by the public in 1965.
Before you begin, you will need to have a proper service manual. The engine spec remains as original with su hif6 carbs. Dec 01, 2005 no one contemplating an mgb v8 engine conversion should start the project without reading this book, which is based on the real world experience of many owners and specialists who have reengined mgbs in the past. Instead, a remote oil filter similar to that used in an mgb gt v8 would be quite. The stage 2 includes not only modifying the combustion chambers but also opening out, gas flowing and polishing the ports, as the detailed picture below shows standard headright stage two left.
Only available as a gt offi cially, but there are many diy conversions around some good, some bad. The motor swap was engineered by ken costello in 1970, three years after. Build a powerful and reliable engine the first time without wasting money on incompatible components or modifications that dont work. We weigh up the merits of mgs unsung hero, the mgb gt v8. Subtle mods only makes this splendid car even better. A portion of all purchases made at are donated to the mg experience.
Mg classic cars mgb gt v8 for sale car and classic. Buy how to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines speedpro series revised edition by peter burgess isbn. How to tune your mgb classic car how to guides and articles. Engine mounting brackets, for either chrome or rubber models are available for the sides of the engine block so that mgb gt v8 rubber mountings can be used. Mgb mgb gt, mgb gt v8 workshop manual with engine emission control supplement. The factory mgb gt v8 during the period from 1973 to 1976, almost 2,600 mgb gt v8s rolled out of the abingdon plant. How to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines ebook written by peter burgess.
He saw the opportunity for the mgb engine bay to accommodate a bigger engine. A typical setup will boost your power to 175 bhp, with the fun of a light revvy engine as opposed to a humming v8. Mg began offering the mgb gt v8 in 1973 powered by the aluminium block 3,528 cc rover v8 engine, first fitted to the rover p5b. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read how to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines.
How to give your mgb v8 power fourth edition speedpro series. The mgb gt v8 is often viewed as the optimum mgb to date, with its smooth, torquey engine and excellent road manners. The rover v8 is an iconic engine, a mainstay of many of my most favourite classic cars range rover, the rover p6 and sd1, and of course, the factory mgb gt v8 itself, and putting one into my car has always been a bit of a dream. Roger installed a rover v8 engine in one of his own mgbs. Similar books to everyday modifications for your mgb, gt and gtv8. Find and shop for mgb products online at everyday low prices at brown and gammons. Skip forward more years than we would like to mention, and with avaline under design and construction, we get to the point where we have to. In the v8 supplement sections on general specification data, engine tuning data.
How can i increase the bhp of my mgb gt 1800 rubber bumper 1979. This engine had been used in the unibody gm 19611963 abody platform buick special skylark and oldsmobile f85 and 19611962 pontiac tempest and was the lightest massproduction v8 in the world. The mgb is one of the greatest classics on our roads. The books in the everyday modifications series from crowood are designed to guide classic car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their cars easier to use and enjoy in the 21st century. Introduced 1973 1976 total of 2591 producedthe mgb gt v8 was one of those perfect matches of components it really was surprising it took a private entrepreneur, ken costello, to bring it to the market place.
Moss motors offers a full range of books and videos to help you restore or upgrade your mgb. Not for nothing did the special tuning department exist to help get more from the mgb, and to drive a modified car in keeping with the period tuning modifications is a revelation over standard cars, especially tired ones. Mgb tips mods and maintenance a collection of tech tips. Pdf catalogue download times are usually between 30 seconds and 4 minutes depending on pdf sizes with high speed connections. You can fine tune the handling of your mg starting with an uprated antiroll bar kit through to a full suspension coil over conversion. An abundance of power smoothly generated with fast acceleration. It includes an mgb buying guide, bodywork including windshield and fender removal, sill repair, door repair, painting and rust prevention, dashboard removal, seat recovering, hoodsoft top fitting, engine and transmission removal, carb cleaning and adjustment, clutch, suspension, rear axle, and braking system overhaul, electrical troubleshooting and overhaul, performance modification, and many pages of. Mgb shop manual service repair mg book official factory workshop 19621980 fits.
Mgb mgb gt, mgb gt v8 workshop manual with engine emission control supplement ltd, brooklands books on. Mention tuning and most people think of pulling out extra horses from the engine. In the original edition of how to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines, peter burgess produced what is arguably the most comprehensive book ever written on mgb cylinder heads. The weber is particularly beneficial higher up the rev range, and transforms the character of the engine with its throaty race bred roar. Also tuning, servicing, repairs and mods on my own classic car a 1975 mgb roadster. Mgb gt v8 development of body and engine british leyland. The books in the everyday modifications series from crowood are designed to guide classic car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their cars easier to use and enjoy. How to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines by peter burgess.
After all, it was designed to accommodate a v4 engine that never got to production. There are the obvious performance air filters but for the twin su carbs thats a good. How to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines book depository. In the original edition of how to power tune mgb 4 cylinder.
In the original edition of how to power tune mgb 4cylinder. Mgb development story britains most successful sports. Mg mgb gt v8 is an automobile that has a 2 door coupe body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Covers all mgb and mgb gt 4cylinder engines except 3bearing crank engines explains. Bodyshells are complete assemblies supplied with doors, front wings, bonnet, boot lidtailgate and all hinges. All replacement heads are now suitable for unleaded petrol, and it is well. The rover v8 engine is a compact v8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by general motors and later redesigned and produced by rover in the united kingdom. Mgb special tuning 1800cc engine manual book vintage. The v8 responded well to some mild tuning while retaining excellent drivability. Mg expert roger parker gives his advice on maintaining and modifying mgb, gt and gtv8 cars, with some additional reference to the mgc and mg rv8 models. As lowly as the bhp is on a standard b, its still fairly adequate for our gatsoinfested roads.
Comprising the official drivers handbook, workshop manual and special tuning manual by british leyland austinmorris limited 5. The mgb gt v8 was one of those perfect matches of components it really was surprising it took a private entrepreneur, ken costello, to bring it to the market place. In mid1974, the v8 style firewall became standard in all mgbs. General accessories lifestyle books car care pin badges catalogue. Mgb mgb gt, mgb gt v8 workshop manual with engine emission. No one contemplating an mgb v8 engine conversion should start the project without reading this book, which is based on the real world experience of many owners and specialists who have reengined mgbs in the past. These books are available for purchase in the mg experience book store.
Discover all mgb gt v8 engine for sale on newsnow classifieds at the best prices. Mgb mgb gt, mgb gt v8 workshop manual with engine emission control supplement paperback june 1, 1976 by brooklands books ltd author. His reputation as the mgb engine tuner is well deserved. Mg mgb the mgb is a twodoor sports car manufactured and marketed by mg cars and its successors as a fourcylinder, softtop roadster 19621980. Tuning the 1800cc mgb engine massive article covering all aspects of performance tuning and rebuilding of the mgb engine. Akd 3259 15th edition and mbg gt v8 workshop manual supplement. In anticipation of their own factory produced mgb gt v8 model, mg developed a different firewall. The car is a 1972 mgb gt thats been fitted with the engine and transmission from a 1998 camaro z28. Mgb v8 gt and roadster the essential buying guide dr.
With sections on general specification data, engine tuning data, torque. Owners manual official handbooks by brooklands books ltd 3 may 2006. Its 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 3. These engage in the existing mounts on the black bumper chassis rails and the modified units on the chrome bumper models. Avoid expensive mistakes and pitfalls and end up with a car that performs, handle and brakes superbly by following the detailed advice compiled over many years by mgb expert. A book packed with understandable and down to earth advice based on the authors years of. Steve parker is an awardwinning science author for. A stage 2 head gives a noticeable increase in power, especially when combined with a suitable camshaft and freeflow manifold. Covers v8 engine to work in conjunction with mgb and mgb gt. It has been used in a wide range of vehicles from rover and other manufacturers since its british debut in 1967.
Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. There is a great book called something like how to put a v8 in your mg b which. How to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines speedpro series. It was at this time, the initial idea of our quad cam, 32 valve rover v8 was formed. The annoying thing is that, with a little bit of engine tuning along with a few steering and suspension mods at the factory, it could have been a great car from the outset, with healey chuckability but much better steering, thanks to its superior rack and pinion. The mgb gt v8 always the gt bodystyle was used was fast, powerful, loaded with torque and.
Mgb gt v8 1974 i wish to maintain my castiron manifolds, kindly include your price to match and polish my cylinder heads to the exhaust manifolds and the inlet manifold. In the spring rover engineers showed to a few selected journalists a 3 litre saloon with a new type of light alloy v8 engine installed and the new mgb gt was unveiled at the london motor show of 1965 as a new grand touring car. They remain remarkable value 40 years after launch, but the gap between a v8 and a standard mgb gt is growing. Austin rover stated that in no way could the v8 run on unleaded, but contacts at the leyland daf truck division insisted that the valveseats were sufficiently. The mgb v8 has earned a reputation for being almost a bluecollar version of the shelby cobra, both cars share features including a stylish british body, an americanderived v8 engine mounted up front, rear wheel drive, and a powertoweight ratio that that was worldbeating by 1960s standards of course, the mgb v8 wasnt developed. How to tune your mgb classic car how to guides and. Mg mgb mgb gt 18g 18ga 18gb service repair manual brooklands books ltd uk. Technical specifications of the mgb gt v8 factory v8 from. The gearbox options are particularly attractive and ford engines are widely available, strong, reliable and very tunable for performance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle. Mgb gt v8 front and rear suspension, rear axle, propshaft and brake servo power steering, heavy duty starter motor and battery 6 x 15 hockenheim alloy wheels. Mgb gt v8 press release development of the body and the engine mgb gt v8 press release grandest tourer latest of a line britishv8 magazine has assembled the largest, most authoritative collection of mg mgb gt v8 information youll find anywhere. A lot of the v8 s failure to deliver in period comes down to the disastrous reception of.