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Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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There's still plenty of room under the bonnet! Mind you, that 'toe out' is going to wreck those tyres.[frame]Image[/frame]
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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Looking good - another LS minor.

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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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Who's is it anyway?

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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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Think it's State-Side, there's a web site of LS conversions. I was actually Googling 'Inside MG Midget Fuel tank drawings', as I was struggling with a fuel blockage and wanted to see how the fuel picks up.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-h ... ere-2.html

Scroll down a few posts and the pictures there. He seems to have his own site too, with some interesting Morris van shots.

Just as a matter of interest what does an LS1 motor breathe through? Given the amount of side space in the Moggie I'm imagining 4 x Weber DCO45's or is that just silly. :roll:
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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Presuming you don't use injection, our V8's use down draft carbs, usually 1 four-barrel, but sometimes 2 four-barrel carbs.
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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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Toe out, or perspective? :lol:
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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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chrisryder wrote:Toe out, or perspective? :lol:
Different perspective angle between wings and wheels. I'd put 10p on toe out. He's probably not done the tracking yet.
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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rogerowen wrote:
chrisryder wrote:Toe out, or perspective? :lol:
Different perspective angle between wings and wheels. I'd put 10p on toe out. He's probably not done the tracking yet.
Don't forget the inner wings taper inwards :wink:
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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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LS series engines are fuel injection - you can get an aftermarket carb kit, but the injection system is good, so why bother, besides a Corvette can do 30mpg.
That's why I fitted one in my Minor :D


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Re: Go on - Stick a V8 in it!

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AWESOME! :D
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
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Wow I always much prefer originality but in this case I will make an exception. Absolutely brilliant!
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