Modifying my moggy!!!

Post by **Matt** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:21 pm

I was going to say that cam! i don't own a single MG, but i know a moss dealer very well - I can get trade prices

but other places are still cheaper! and i must point out that im only telling what ive read/been told about the 1500, ive never driven it (or the 1275 come to that

)!

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 9:04 am

No but I have seen one with a Cosworth, Cam has a picture of it posted under the National Rally pictures from last year.

Post by **MrA.Series** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 12:48 pm

I saw that! Crazy and ingenious thing!

Post by **Matt** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 9:25 pm

that must go some.....

Post by **Cam** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 8:54 am

Actually it's not as fast as you would think. Apparently the 1/4 mile times are a bit poor. I don't know myself but that's what I have been told.

Post by **Matt** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 2:48 pm

has anybody thought about the twin rotor ****** engine from an RX7/RX8 - i know someones done it with a midget...... very light, very high revving, but probably not that much torque....

Post by **Scott** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 2:40 am

Yes Matt, I wouldn't say it's common, but there are a few over here with this mod.
All sorts seem to be fitted here, last year I saw a Minor with a Subaru flat four in it - seemed quite a nice fit.

Post by **Cam** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 8:55 am

Subaru flat four in it - seemed quite a nice fit.

REALLY?????

Hmmmm.....................

Post by **rayofleamington** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:21 am

a Minor with a Subaru flat four in it - seemed quite a nice fit.

now that sounds a much better use for a scooby engine.... Mmmmm

Post by **Peetee** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:30 am

Minor with a Subaru flat four in it

It was designed for a flat four.
Interesting that one of the shortcomings of the Minor's handling is it's willingness to run wide on bends. With a flat four, the engine would be shorter and further back and would help with this handling problem.
Issigonis really was light years ahead of the competition

Post by **Cam** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:47 am

It was designed for a flat four.

Indeed it was! but an 800cc or 1100cc unit, not a 300BHP 2L Turbo unit!!

That could be interesting if a little expensive! Mind you, I bet there are a fair few scoobys written off in the breakers yards..........

Post by **Matt** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 2:21 pm

yeah but i would bet normally with significant front end damage, therefore no many engines... maybe

Post by **Scott** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 2:28 am

Don't get too excited Cam!!

It wasn't one of the turbo jobbies, but I suppose that's only the next step. I assume the Subaru stuff is similar to VW in that the outside appearance of different cc engines is nearly the same.

Post by **Cam** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:53 am

Don't get too excited Cam!!

Don't worry Scott! Too many current projects and lack of funds would stop me well before any technical issues!!