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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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Air starter? Home cast intake manifolds? On an Olds 215?
Posted by: Moderator
Date: January 18, 2014 01:58PM

I don't usually announce How It Was Done articles in this engine-and-drivetrain forum, but Howard Fitzcharles' article is special. Too many innovations to list here. Enjoy the article!

Howard Fitzcharles' 1970 MGB GT with Oldsmobile 215 V8

teaser:
http://www.britishv8.org/MG/HowardFitzcharles/HowardFitzcharles-BC.jpg


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Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Air starter? Home cast intake manifolds? On an Olds 215?
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: January 18, 2014 07:23PM

Wow, look at all that way cool copper flavored spaghetti! :)


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Ivor Duarte
Gloucestershire UK
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02/11/2010 04:29AM

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1974 Land Rover Lightweight V8

Re: Air starter? Home cast intake manifolds? On an Olds 215?
Posted by: 88v8
Date: January 26, 2014 04:34AM

Just amazing. A tour de force.
It should end up in a museum.
Although I'd be a bit concerned when driving it... what if I stalled at the lights....

Ivor
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Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Air starter? Home cast intake manifolds? On an Olds 215?
Posted by: rficalora
Date: January 26, 2014 06:34PM

Article says he has an onboard compressor & reserve tank so I doubt restarting away from home is an issue. Would love to see/hear it start in person... BV8 meet is a ways away, maybe a YouTube video?


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Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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10/23/2007 12:59PM

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1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Air starter? Home cast intake manifolds? On an Olds 215?
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: January 26, 2014 07:23PM

Probably a good bit more practical than a cartridge starter.


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Bryan Phipps

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Re: Air starter? Home cast intake manifolds? On an Olds 215?
Posted by: Blown v8
Date: February 02, 2014 02:18PM

Thanks for posting,
Enjoyed the read


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