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MG MGB Technical - rover v8 in 1968 mgb

i have a 1968 mg b roadster and was wondering if it was worth it to put a rover v8 in it. is it possable to put a rover v8 in a 1968 mgb roadster. where would i be able to find a rove v8 to put in?

do i have to change anything other than the engine when puting in a 1968 mgb roadster.

thanks everyone

scot
scot

Try posting this question on the MGB GT V8 and V8 Conversions BBS of this website. You'll get lot of help there. To answer your question, yes, it can be done, but it's much easier to do on a 1977 or later model as many of the most difficult modifications are already done (relocated radiator, motor mounts, dished wheelwells, etc. To do it on a 1968 model (first year of MKII production) would really be a shame. The 1968 models are now sought-after by collectors. If it's in good shape you could easily sell it and get an equal-condition 1977 or later MGB and have money left over to put into the conversion. Right now I'm building a custom 1972 model for a friend who will pay for my labor by signing over the title of his decent-condition 1968 MKII. He thinks that he's getting a good deal. So do I.
Steve S.

This thread was discussed between 26/12/2001 and 27/12/2001

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