How to Improve MGB, MGC and MGB V8 (SpeedPro Series)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.81 (892 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1901295761 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Not at all what the average MGB owner is expecting Ron Walsh I have owned and worked on MG's of one sort or another for more than fifteen years, with my 65 MGB being my longest lasting car (outlasted my marriage). I bought this book hoping that it may give me some ideas as to improve my old friend. Well, I was deluged with vague references as to what would work, how to do things and many bad photographs. I was impressed with the amount of upgrades that are available in the U.K., but very disappointed to the amount of material that was devoted to outlandish and totally inappropriate modifications to the classic MGB. These modifications are well out of the scope of the average owner to acc. How to Improve MGB, MGC and MGB V8 Having over thirty years of experience owning, driving, racing and working on MGs, I had hoped to find this book a gold mine of information. It is--fool's gold. The standard MGB engine, required in forms of racing and used by thousands of owners in their cars, is not even covered. Williams makes a vague comment about the 1800 engine not being large enought and states that his book is only concerned with the larger 1950 and 2100 cc modifications. Immediately, he has made this section of the book usless to the vast majority of MGB owners. Additionally, these two engine modifications have some serious problems, well known to the M. Inappropriately Titled Steve S. I found this book to be of little practical use. The author speaks mostly in generalities, with little in the way of specific recommendations as to "How To" actually go about doing anything. Few of the modifications recommended involve the easier, simpler improvements that the average owner can do himself at reasonable cost which conribute so much to improving an MGB. Instead, most of the improvements the author recommends involve the purchase of expensive and often elaborate conversion kits more appropriate to a race track than on a street-going car, all of which are accompanied by photographs obviously supplied by their manuf
Included are details of international specialists and suppliers.. Topics covered in depth include 4-, 6- and 8-cylinder engines, fuel and exhaust systems, five-speed gearbox conversions, suspension, brakes, wheels, tires, heating, engine cooling, Heritage bodyshells, body, soft top, interiors, electrics and much more. Your complete guide to improving the grip, handling, braking and overall performance of MGBs, MGCs and MGB V8s
*** Worth reading. Roger even offers tips like how to increase the roadster's scant luggage space by carrying a Saab 900/9000 temporary spare wheel, which bolts up without issue, in the trunk. Although the author refers to this 128-page paperback as an extension of his earlier SpeedPro title, 'How to Give Your MGB V8 Power', it offers enough useful information to stand alone, and will prove useful to anyone considering updating his or her classic MGB. UK-based restoration specialist Roger WiIliams has put together an MGB modification guide to educate owners and enthusiasts as to how to get the most out of their MGs. Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, November 2007