Recent content by V8er

Hi Quad - Thanks for the info but, no, I'm not surprised. The Rover/Buick engine is the most popular transplant to MGB with Ford V8's gaining in popularity. However a few do shoehorn the Chevy in the car even though it is heavier & larger & correspondingly more difficult. I was keen to try a...

Hi Motoflyboy - I'd be vey pleased to receive pics & any further info on [email protected] - Thanks V8er

It is becoming less & less likely, isn't it! Pity - seems like a good idea! V8er

Yep, have compared measurments - some firewall changes are expected but length looks ok - its the width that bothers me. The Lexus will fit between the bonnet extremities but I have no way of knowing whether it is so wide across the heads that it will sit on top of the MGB's inner-wings. Hence...

Lots of interesting engine transplants but interestingly nothing on Lexus engines. Is that telling me something? V8er

Thanks - going there now! V8er

Will Do Thanks for those suggestions, which I'll follow through & also try asking Dellow - V8er

Hi Guys - Many thanks for the info, comments & suggestions. Sounds as if my Lexus concerns were justified. I've done a few MGB Rover/Buick conversions & was looking for something more or less as light but more interesting! Think I better search for someone whose tried getting the Lexus to fit...

I am very keen to establish the practicality of upgrading an MGB with a non-turbo 4000cc Lexus V8. Can anyone advise generally please, starting with whether this has been successfully accomplished & - 1 - What donor cars do suitable carb'd & efi engines come from - (a)in the USA & (b) in the...