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Post by indianajones on Jun 5, 2012 0:25:44 GMT
I recall seeing a photo of a 'crab with a Nissan engine in her, a while back. Just on my lunch break and was thinking if I were to ever chnage my engine, I'd see if I could get a Rover K series in there  What would you do/have seen done? -Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 5, 2012 1:06:24 GMT
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Post by indianajones on Jun 5, 2012 1:30:38 GMT
Yeah that's my main feeling on the subject, Dave.
I would love a modern engine and a 5 speed gearbox in her, but would it be true to it?
I doubt I'd be doing anything like that in a long time, but the idea is always there. I mean if I could get 150bhp for the same weight and mpg then why wouldn't you? would make a wicked Q car! =D
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 5, 2012 1:39:00 GMT
Andrew There were some supercharger kits sold in Oz specificaly for the 1800 conversion. No idea if there are any still around, but I recall reading a write up of an owner having fun at traffic lights leaving faster cars standing. Maybe someone has the details? regards David I mean if I could get 150bhp for the same weight and mpg then why wouldn't you? would make a wicked Q car! =D -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Jun 5, 2012 1:46:15 GMT
I do recall seeing an ad for an Austin 1800 super-charger kit from the day.
But I don't a super charged 1800 is gonna win against a Corolla lol =D
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 5, 2012 13:00:01 GMT
Andrew, the supercharged 1800 did 0-60mph in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 120mph. You would see the Corolla in the rear view mirror! I see that the kits are still available in Oz made for MGbs but adapted to fit Landcrabs! Regards David I do recall seeing an ad for an Austin 1800 super-charger kit from the day. But I don't a super charged 1800 is gonna win against a Corolla lol =D -Andrew Attachments:
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Post by Penguin45 on Jun 5, 2012 14:32:29 GMT
Princess/Ambassador 1.7 "O" series with the 5 speed box should be managable fairly easily, I'd have thought.
Chris.
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Post by threelitre on Jun 5, 2012 16:45:52 GMT
There was no ambassador with a 5-speed box...
Alexander
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Post by indianajones on Jun 5, 2012 20:07:51 GMT
I donno if I would swap one old BMC/BL engine for another. If I were to do such a thing, I would go for a modern engine, not only for a good bhp gain but also an improved fuel use. Of course the brakes would need some work and at least convert the back brakes to disc.
Just thought it'd be interesting to see what engines we'd all use etc.
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 5, 2012 23:55:08 GMT
Andrew It is worth remembering that much of the improvement to fuel consumption, performance and engine reliability is down to the electronic engine management system that precisely controls the fuelling and ignition timing. Maybe that is a route you would like to consider, there are plenty of options for MGB owners that can be adapted. As far as the brakes are concerned, changing to rear discs won't in my opinion do very much as the rear is already over braked, hence the pressure reducing valves. You would need to go to bigger ventilated front discs with an anti lock system. As an interim measure changing calipers / discs to 1800S types will improve braking while still being matched to the car's dynamics. I always found the brakes good, so a thorough overhaul maybe all you need. Keep an eye on Julian Edgar's postings on his conversion that I mentioned yesterday. He writes for an Oz auto magazine and has published some interesting Landcrab articles so when he has finished the project I guess he may publish full details. Regards David I donno if I would swap one old BMC/BL engine for another. If I were to do such a thing, I would go for a modern engine, not only for a good bhp gain but also an improved fuel use. Of course the brakes would need some work and at least convert the back brakes to disc. Just thought it'd be interesting to see what engines we'd all use etc. -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Jun 5, 2012 23:59:02 GMT
Good call on the Electronic fuel injection system David, I have seen a few MGBs online with this set up. They used it on the later Metros didn't they?
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 6, 2012 9:38:40 GMT
Not sure about the Metro, but the last classic Minis were available with single point injection and then cleverly they made multipoint injection that was able to handle the siamesed inlet port timing issues. David Good call on the Electronic fuel injection system David, I have seen a few MGBs online with this set up. They used it on the later Metros didn't they? -Andrew |
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Post by threelitre on Jun 6, 2012 14:32:47 GMT
If you're interested in adding fuel injection to the standard engine, the stuff these guys sell looks very good to me: www.pattonmachine.com/TBI-Main.htm I'm actually tempted to have a fuel injected Maxi that way... Front brakes: Using Jaguar E ventilated discs can be an option, as they use the same caliper as the 1800 'S' with an added spacer. Regards, Alexander |
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Post by indianajones on Jun 7, 2012 0:21:19 GMT
Cheers for that Alexander,
Not cheap, border line engine swap cost, but a lot easier and quicker of course.
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 7, 2012 6:05:23 GMT
At least at the end of the day you would still have a now becoming rare 1800 and probably less hidden costs than with an engine swop. What do you think happens if you put a lighter more modern engine in place of the "lump". It may be better, but the handling and braking could be adverseley affected as could the stability. That's why I'm watching Julian's project with interest, I just don't know! If you do decide to go ahead, make sure you understand the current fuel mixture problems you are experiencing first, just refer to the lengthy "Tommy" thread. Once you have fuel injection and engine management diagnosis will be many orders of magnitude more difficult! Regards David Cheers for that Alexander, Not cheap, border line engine swap cost, but a lot easier and quicker of course. -Andrew |
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