Project roadster on eBay.

[dcunn]

Re: Project roadster on eBay.

Just back on the site after computer repair, checked the archive and found these - proof that it was Marlin on
the road, these pics seem to show two different locations. Edit - maybe I should not say it was on the road as no obvious tax disc
…. but it looks like a complete car !

[marlin1984]

Re: Project roadster on eBay.

I can’t see the point of boring out a ‘B’ series to 1950, the max that I understand is possible, unless you want to retain MG heritage, but it’s power output is always going to be limited bu by the three port exhaust manifold. An engine/transmission swap seems to be much more sensible for a kit car, if you want more power.

There is a more interesting alternative, a Marina owner bolted a Zetec head onto a ‘B’ series block, I will let you search for that, but it seems to work.

Just maybe someone wants to do serious trials and the narrow ACTC spec. means Zetec head transplants are interesting - but out. [A Ford gearbox change seems OK though.] I agree that the siamesed ports are ****! (apparently a B-series design foible brought about by lack of space).

I like Rover V8s - but around 100bhp is probably enough in a 750kg car.

That Zetec-headed B-series looks good by the way.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&id=19DE047CFE46FA714BF05E3599773A5F9D0AA65B&thid=OIP.SWmWY0u0lkLrcDYu7m9-6wHaFj&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cjw-consulting.co.uk%2FPicture_041.jpg&exph=480&expw=640&q=zetec+head+marina&selectedindex=2&ajaxhist=0&vt=0&eim=1,2,6