MG w/ GM power...coming soon

[juxt3r]

Shame it won't be from the factory, though.

A buddy of mine recently picked up a '74.5 MGB GT showing 43k miles on the ticker. The poor thing obviously was not garage kept, judging by the cracked paint and extremely faded carpet. It needs a little love, but...





Just to make things interesting, he'll be stuffing the very built V6 from his Cavalier into the MG. Yes, this will obviously require a different transmission, among other things. Apparently, though, he's done his research and will have the car together by the end of the year.
Here's the donor engine...





Should make for a rather, um...interesting street car.

[channelmaniac]

Is he going to make it FWD? If not, what's he going to have to do to ensure proper coolant flow for RWD applications with that engine?

RJ

[Radio-Active]

Should that matter? Chrysler used the G54B Mitubitshi engine in several FWD applications. It was originally used in a rear wheel drive Dodge Challenger, D50 applicatio, as well as the Dodge raider/Mitsu Montero and Dodge Conquest/Mitsu Starion. Then they used them in Reliant K, Minivans and lebarons

[Radio-Active]

BTW, I think the guy should rebuild the MG engine and modify it however he sees fit to get the power he wants. Only one car I know of that I wouldn't mind changing engines to a different manufacturer, Jaguar prior to Fords take over.

[POS Racing]

BTW, I think the guy should rebuild the MG engine and modify it however he sees fit to get the power he wants.

That same thing I was thinking, I had a "built" straight 6 in a TR6 in my youth, very few things could catch it.

Ya would think a V6 out of a Camaro, Firebird or S10 would be an easier swap since they already are set up for RWD.

[Treibenschnell]

Plus the S-10 engine and tranny would be one of the cheaper options...

[juxt3r]

Heheheheh... I can completely understand the thoughts about using a fwd engine. All the physical change needed to the engine proper is a different timing cover, as it turns out. It's basically the same as a 2.8 found in some older S10s and other cars/trucks.

Plans call for a custom 5-speed, so there won't be any bellhousing issues.
Right now, the toughest fitment should be exhaust and intercooler plumbing. The full T4 should be interesting in such a tiny engine bay. I've been told the 2000 lb car will likely be running about 400whp, give or take a little, once the computer is dialed-in.

I think Sharpie would appreciate the deep footwells in this car: I won't be able to push my shoes into the engine bay while hanging on for dear life.