MG MGB Tourer and MGB GT Tuning Handbook 1975-1980

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Item # SA-07051  ISBN: 0948207051




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This tuning manual covers the MG MGB series from 1975 thru 1980.

The manual is laid out to give details for progressively increasing power, and it is up to the owner to select the simplest tuning method which will give him the performance level he wants to attain.

Additionally, tuning hints are included for racing enthusiasts who want to take their engines to the limit and who have the facilities to modify or fabricate special parts.

Table of Contents:

• Getting the Best from Your MGB: Choice of fuel | Spark plugs | Static ignition setting | Center-lock cap/Wire wheel.

• General Data.

• Tuning: Street — Stage 1: Carburetion | Stage 2: Pluspac "B" — Carburetion and camshaft | Stage 3: Pluspac "S" — Polished head, carburetion and camshaft. Competition — Stage 4: Compression ratio 11.1:1 (head and pistons) | Stage 5: Compression ratio 11.6 to 11.8:1 (Weber carburetors) | Stage 6: Compression ratio 11.6 to 11.8:1 (2" S.U.s) | Stage 7: Compression ratio 11.6 to 11.8:1 (Sprint camshaft).

• Other Special Items: Aerodynamic Pacs | Alternative transmission ratios | Anti-roll bars | Brakes | Carburetor (Weber) | Clutch | Crankshaft | Crankshaft bearings | Cylinder head gasket | Distributor | Dynamo | Exhaust system | Flywheel | Fuel pump | Transmission (dipstick and oil seal) | Hand brake (fly-off) | Headlamp cowls | Oil cooler | Oil filter | Oil pump | Oil sump | Rear axle ratios | Road springs | Road wheel and tire assembly balance | Shock absorbers | Spark plugs | Timing chain sprockets | Torque wrench settings | Valves and guides | Valve springs | Water thermostat and fan.

• Plusparts and Pluspacs (list).

MG MGB Tourer and MGB GT Tuning Handbook 1975-1980