Mgb gt v8 engine tuning book

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. Whereas with the mgc at least 30 to 50 percent of the body structure had been changed to accommodate the new engine and front suspension, for the mgb gt v8 changes were positively minimal. 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. We have a stateoftheart dynocom racing 2wd inertiapau rolling road. They remain remarkable value 40 years after launch, but the gap between a v8 and a standard mgb gt is growing. About this publishing this article has been sent to me from a wellknown motor journalist from germany himself owner of a tuned mgb while i am still carrying out a mgb gt restoration. How to give your mgb v8 power fourth edition and millions of other books. There are few mysteries about the engine employed in the mgb. The mgb gt v8 engine was fitted with traditionally british twin su hif 6 carburettors with air cleaners designed so that no hoodbonnet bulge would be needed. Mg mgb the mgb is a twodoor sports car manufactured and marketed by mg cars and its successors as a fourcylinder, softtop roadster 19621980. As lowly as the bhp is on a standard b, its still fairly adequate for our gatsoinfested roads. How to power tune mgb 4 cylinder engines by peter burgess. How to make your classic car easier to live with and enjoy.

Grommets, blanking plugs and heat reduction products mgb. Mgb development story britains most successful sports. Instead, a remote oil filter similar to that used in an mgb gt v8 would be quite adequate. Provides advice on mgb mgb gt suspension, brakes and dyno tuning. Mg v8s can be divided into two distinct categories, the factory cars, which were built from 1973 76, and the more numerous conversions which have transplanted v8 engines. This is the ultimate book for any enthusiast or professional who is tuning or modifying the rover v8 engine.

How to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines book depository. How to tune your mgb classic car how to guides and. Notice that the mgb gt on the cover is a rubber bumper model. In the shop, doing a strip tease in preparation for some serious modifications.

During the era in which the b series engine was designed, hydraulic lifters for automotive applications were still in their technological infancy, therefore the engine was designed to use. 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. How how to give your mgb v8 power 2015 book depository. Mg classic cars mgb gt v8 for sale car and classic. Roger gives his advice on maintaining and modifying mgb, gt and gtv8 cars, with. You can fine tune the handling of your mg starting with an uprated antiroll bar kit through to a full suspension coil over conversion. Avoid expensive mistakes and pitfalls and end up with a car that performs, handle and brakes superbly by following the detailed advice. 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 engine spec remains as original with su hif6 carbs. Mgb mgb gt, mgb gt v8 workshop manual with engine emission control supplement.

The mgb gt v8 is often viewed as the optimum mgb to date, with its smooth, torquey engine and excellent road manners. Vintage 1974 mg mgb gt midget brochure book catalog specifications 121973. Its 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 3. The v8 responded well to some mild tuning while retaining excellent drivability. Discover all mgb gt v8 engine for sale on newsnow classifieds at the best prices. Mg mgb 1800cc engine special tuning handbook by brooklands books ltd 19990101 jan 1, 1764. This mgb tourer and gt special tuning book was published by british leyland in 1976. Outwardly the car was identical to the standard mgb gt, but under the bonnet, instead of the fourcylinder bmc b series engine was an all alloy rover 3. Mg mgb gt v8 is an automobile that has a 2 door coupe body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Only available as a gt offi cially, but there are many diy conversions around some good, some bad. How to tune your mgb classic car how to guides and articles. Unlike the mgc, the v8 that provided the mgb gt v8s increased power and torque did not require significant chassis. Special tuning for the mgb, mgbgt, mgc, v8 sprite and midget.

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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ill get around to scanning it eventually but heres the cover as a teaser. Burgess covers the bmcbritish leyland bseries engine except the early 3bearing crankshaft unit as fitted to the mgb and mgb gt. This is the engine, transmission, brakes, and new front suspension system from fast cars, inc, ready to go into my car actually not mine, but mine will be exactly like this one.

Further tuning can incorporate watermethanol injection intercooling andor modified cylinder head and camshaft. Roger installed a rover v8 engine in one of his own mgbs. My b gt has a 200sx engine that produces more power bhp than most production rover v8 s. The buickrover aluminium v8 engines are still the easiest to install in the mgb. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.

By virtue of its aluminium cylinder block and heads, the rover v8 engine weighed approximately 40 pounds less than mgs iron fourcylinder. Chevy and ford engines as well as the traditional buick olds pontiac rover. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The rover v8 engine is a compact v8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder. The mgb is one of the greatest classics on our roads. In addition to the engine options he also covers stages of tune, including. A stage 2 head gives a noticeable increase in power, especially when combined with a suitable camshaft and freeflow manifold. An excellent condition, nonoriginal, three owner 1974 gt.

Transmission crossmember and mounts for ford t5 5 speed. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. It really was a lowbudget operation so we needed a reliable car and the mgb was a very simple, very rugged machine. May 03, 2017 this mgb tourer and gt special tuning book was published by british leyland in 1976. Chris goffey takes a look at a custom built, performance mgb, gt v8, and has the privilege to take this unique car for a road test.

Subtle mods only makes this splendid car even better. How can i increase the bhp of my mgb gt 1800 rubber bumper 1979. How to power tune mgb 4cylinder engines speedpro series peter burgess 28 sep 20. Covers all mgb and mgb gt 4cylinder engines except 3bearing crank engines explains the first. How to tune your mgb putting the sting back into your mgb published. After all, it was designed to accommodate a v4 engine that never got to production.

Long awaited mgb upgrade with more sting, was a sales disaster despite its performance and astonlike character. Mention tuning and most people think of pulling out extra horses from the engine. Tuning and modifying the rover v8 engine by daniel r. The initial cost to build an mgb gt v8 racecar is higher than the cost to build a four cylinder mgb, but les has discovered that the cost to race is much lower. Technical specifications of the mgb gt v8 factory v8. Build a powerful and reliable engine the first time without wasting money on incompatible components or modifications that dont work. The mgb v8 was made in two styles, the original chrome bumper version, and the later rubber bumper version. I can remember when we mentioned it was an mgb, the organisers said, so its a mgb gt v8, then. 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. There are the obvious performance air filters but for the twin su carbs thats a good. They are a 1973 black tulip roadster and a 1975 tahiti blue factory v8 currently in the custodianship of paul hunt in sunny solihull uk home of and just a poppadum from the only true and authentic balti houses outside kashmir. Alternatively we can set your engine up for enhanced performance in our workshops.

Mgb mgb gt, mgb gt v8 workshop manual with engine emission. This essential read covers all aspects of tuning this. Massive article covering all aspects of performance tuning and rebuilding of the mgb engine. 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. The car was amazingly like the original mk ii mgb gt in all important respects, except for the different engine. The mgb gt v8 was introduced in 1973, and was based on a conversion first carried out by the car tuner ken costello some two years earlier. Copiously illustrated with contemporary color photographs and brochure material, and featuring color cutaway illustrations of the mgb roadster, mgc, mgb gt v8 and mg rv8, this book not only charts the production life of britains bestloved sports car, but also takes the reader behind the scenes at the worldfamous abingdon factory. Owners register, history, mods and maintenance, v8 ecu engine upgrades. Technical specifications of the mgb gt v8 factory v8 from. We have been modifying cylinder heads, rolling road tuning cars and building mgb and mg midget engines for 29 years, we won our first classic car championship with a tr4 in 1987 and have won championships every year since. No one contemplating an mgb v8 engine conversion should start the project without reading this book, which is. After all, it was designed to accommodate a v4 engine that never got to. Apr 04, 2014 chris goffey takes a look at a custom built, performance mgb, gt v8, and has the privilege to take this unique car for a road test.

Written by steven strange 20100907 howto library service. He saw the opportunity for the mgb engine bay to accommodate a bigger engine. 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. As the former archivist 19792000 of the british motor industry heritage trust. In addition, this book addresses tuning issues, competition equipment, and. A portion of all purchases made at are donated to the mg experience. 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.

Read about their purchase and use then go to hammer and spanner to help keep yours on the road. Unlike the mgc, the v8 that provided the mgb gt v8 s increased power and torque did not require significant chassis changes nor sacrifice handling. 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. This is merv hagens 302 v8 conversion completed by us in may 2009 with a prototype mantell motorsport 302 kit. Modified stock mgb rubber bumper crossmember with engine mounts. There is a great book called something like how to put a v8 in your mg b which.

For this model it produces power and torque figures of 7 bhp 9 ps102 kw at 5000 rpm and 262 nm 193 lbft26. 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. He even bought an mgb after getting the book with dreams of doing the upgrades. Mgb gt v8 introduced in 1973, the mgb gt v8 came with a 3. Mgb development story britains most successful sports car. Provides advice on mgbmgb gt suspension, brakes and dyno tuning. Mgb mgb gt, mgb gt v8 workshop manual with engine emission control supplement ltd, brooklands books on. Comprising the official drivers handbook, workshop manual and special tuning manual by british leyland austinmorris limited 5.

The genesis of the mg v8 lays with an english automotive engineer and racer named ken costello. Dan masters 1974 mgbgt v8 with ford 302 v8 conversion by fast cars, inc. British leyland made both the mgb gt v8, which was for the home market, and the mgb with the four cylinder engine which was exported to the us market, using largely the same body and suspension. Searching for reference material to help you maintain or restore your mgb, c or v8. The factory mgbgt v8 during the period from 1973 to 1976, almost 2,600 mgbgt v8 s rolled out of the abingdon plant.