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1976 MG 18 Repair Question


Topics covered: Flywheel, Performance, Wheel.
Mileage: 800 miles.

Asked on November 22, 2010

Upgrading

I have a 1976 MG Miget with a 1500 engine with a zenith-stromberg carb which i am upgrading now with a dvg webber down-draft carb plus a high performance pace setter header and a monza exhaust system and in the further planning to install a kent performance camshaft street kit that comes with lifter and value springs plus planning installing a oil cooler and a aluminum flywheel plus a electrical fan .my question is im not planning to race the car but just want to upgrade the performance Im i going the right path or will i create a monster?
Avatar Asked by spanish panther

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Replied on November 22, 2010

no I had a 78 MGB and did all that to it with the exception of th ealuminum flywheel and it was a good driver. You may need new valve springs caps though if you go to double springs. you may notice a difference on takeoff with the aluminum flywheel however due to it being lighter .

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Replied on November 22, 2010

Hi hmac300 !Awesome Thanks for the advice! Will take your advice thanks again!!!

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