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engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" and Costello V8s

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J Man
jason adkins
NW OH
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01/21/2009 08:49PM

Main British Car:
'61 Morris Minor panel, '70 MGB GT, '74 MGB GT MGB 1.8, unsure yet on the GTs

B motor in Midget/Sprite?
Posted by: J Man
Date: July 09, 2013 09:01PM

Could a B motor swap into a Midget or Sprite without major hacking to the car?


Preform Resources
Dave Craddock
Redford,Michigan
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12/20/2008 05:46PM

Main British Car:
72 MGB V6 3.4

Re: B motor in Midget/Sprite?
Posted by: Preform Resources
Date: July 10, 2013 03:36PM

Why ??????????


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: B motor in Midget/Sprite?
Posted by: Moderator
Date: July 10, 2013 04:54PM

Which spridget are you thinking of? The late-model (Triumph 1500 powered) Midgets may have a little more room... But keep in mind that the B-series is a very heavy engine with a poor bore-to-stroke ratio. The A-series has tons of upgrade potential if you like a high-revving racing engine... It certainly has a far more successful and broader racing history! B-series was used in MGB and a few Elva Courier racecars. A-series engines powered everything from fearsome Mini rally cars to diverse fields of Formula Juniors.
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J Man
jason adkins
NW OH
(202 posts)

Registered:
01/21/2009 08:49PM

Main British Car:
'61 Morris Minor panel, '70 MGB GT, '74 MGB GT MGB 1.8, unsure yet on the GTs

Re: B motor in Midget/Sprite?
Posted by: J Man
Date: July 10, 2013 09:00PM

If I was to do it, it would be a chrome bumper car. I know there are better engines out there but I have a B engine already so the price is right. I know other have put other banger motors, v6s and even a I6 on them so my guess is that it would fit but thought I would ask anyways. Plus I figured they are good enough to power a heavier B so it could make a nice affordable motor in a smaller Spridget.


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