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MG MGB Technical - K series Conversion

I recently just read about a K series conversion in to a MGB. This interests me as the fuel economy of my current engine isn't best pleasing with todays petrol prices.
Does anyone know any companies which offer a kit for k series conversion which still uses the standard gearbox? If you do could you post a link to their websites.

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Stephen
Stephen Waite

Stephen

Tim Fenna at Frontline - no info on website re B so you will need to phone or email.

Paul
Paul

Not sure it would work with the standard gearbox. Most K series in use in rwd format (Caterham) use the Ford Type 9 five speed box for which adaptors are readily available. The type 9 5 spd box is also available for fitment to the B series, too.
If it's fuel economy you want the 1.4 16v engine still makes more power than a std B (about 103bhp as used in the MG ZR 105), and is half the weight!
K series is also used commonly used in Morris Minors, Mini Clubmans, and midgets. Enjoying MG had an article on K MGB last year. I think you need to make soem bulkhead mods to the heater etc because of the distributor.
For donor engines try http://www.roverbreakers.com
or also for other K series specialists in classics:
http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/

Other options for economy might be a diesel? One exists already in the south of England using a Seventies diesel unit from a Sherpa I think. (http://www.xpower-mg.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5212&password=&sort=1&cat=517&page=1)
Martin ZT

Check out the K series conversion page on this website. As far as i know, there aren't any K series conversions that use the original gearbox. Its all to do with the engine back plate.

~PHIL
Phil

This thread was discussed on 22/06/2004

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