mgb duratec

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11 жыл бұрын

MGB Going through some changes over the last couple of years. Best played in full screen and loud, a few pics at start but let it play.

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@malcolmlane-ley2044 Жыл бұрын

You did a good job and your perseverance is to be applauded, I think many of us were thinking we'd rather have the engine roar over Florence or whoever it was though.

@user-do5hd7zb4x 9 ай бұрын

Most impressive. I HOPE SHE GIVES MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE DRIVING. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR LABOR OF LOVE!

@mexicossie1592 5 жыл бұрын

That music is doing my bloody head in!!!!

@jerrywhalen2100 3 жыл бұрын

Really don't you just want to hear the motor running maybe a little commentary holy smokes turn it down

@iceman95590 5 жыл бұрын

Nice conversion. I did one with a mx5 engine and gearbox, modified prop shaft. Went well. Best was a Rover v8 conversion, bit of a tight fit, manifolds were a pain, but boy did it go.

@chrisadams6595 5 жыл бұрын

Love MGB Gts , Love the fact there are so many of them that altering one does nt destroy a valuable classic. Spare parts are cheap and it is such a good looking car. I have to say the B series engine has a much better sound than a modern unit though. Very good work and a great video!!

@Shoot_and_Scoot 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Adams also had 63hp and unreliable as hell

@craigmonteforte1478 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done ! I love the concept, process and the outcome ! Ive owned plenty of British Autos and my MG B was my favorite as i kept that one on the road for over 14 years I’m between homes at the moment due to a Traumatic Brain Injury That forced me to do a early retirement and i do hope to one day Aquire another B and do something kind of radical with it i like the idea of repowering it with Ford Small block power sort of making a Shelby Cobra concept as ive seen quite a few in the United States and the overall fit on the car winds up looking like it belongs in the car and the exterior look of the car stilll retains its originality of appearing Stock untill you hear it running of course

@MrRobertjusher 7 жыл бұрын

Great build. Stupid music means you could not hear the car

@bobdefalco 5 жыл бұрын

That grin on your face at the end says it all. Proper!

@reallybrokenalways 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome build, I was torn between this powerplant and the MX5 1.8 unit...I went with the latter only because I had a car laying around.

@shanecallaghan6841 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mg b gt love her so much

@mgb78gt7z3 9 жыл бұрын

What a nice project! I've got a GT like yours. I would like to make that kind of engine swap some day. I've also have a race B roadster. Greetings from Central America.

@user-do5hd7zb4x 9 ай бұрын

I kinda like the duratec with the.yams kinda sounds like a properly tuned MGB with a hint of Ferrari steroid added for good measure. I HAD A LIPSTIC RED.CORGI MGB AS A CHILD. I MISS IT SO.HAPPY MOTORING!😅

@andyh1087 3 жыл бұрын

Any pics of how the engine mounts was fitted and what they looked like? I'm interested in doin a 1600 crossflow conversion on 1

@chrishenniker5944 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to do the 2.5 litre big block version of the Duratec from the trucks, more torque and no substitute for cubic inches, then put it in an Austin A55 or Farina Cambridge. Then make it my daily driver.

@johnmillard3419 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Saw the article on your motor in MG Enthusiast last month and now the youtube video. Great looking conversion, couple of questions. In the MG article the heater is in place, in the video it appears to have been removed was this done as part of the conversion ? Other than the engine mounts did you have do modify any body work ? Many thanks

@marcusprice3199 10 жыл бұрын

Im looking at either Duratec or zetec into my MGB. Prefer Duratec engine but zetec has the exhaust on the "right" side to avoid the steering. How much clearence did you have and what exhaust manifold did you use? If I go zetec I will use type 9 but will go with mazda 6 speed if I go duratec. Anything you encountered along the way that might help me?

@Mg-cg9yr 10 жыл бұрын

I used standard manifold, then sliced it along the flange and re welded it so the tubed were pointing closer to the block so it missed the steering. No major problems, just don't put the engine too far back as I did. It took a year and a lot of work to get the heater back in.

@Knutahh 10 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome build mate! Did you make a build thread anywhere? How hard would you say the conversion was? :)

@jimmycheng3552 Жыл бұрын

How much would it cost to replace an engine like that? Does the gear transmission need to be replaced as well?

@paulrmtr 10 жыл бұрын

What brake conversion did you use?? ... Looks Tasty, well done!!

@MG-Driver 10 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks, its the wilwood kit from rally design.

@gjmob 4 жыл бұрын

I bet the owner of the Dyno said more than bugger, having to clean up that mess.

@MGB72UK 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome man. Impressed this was done out of a lockup garage as well. I wanted to know how the welder held up with a generator? Thinking of a similar setup.

@MG-Driver 6 жыл бұрын

MGB 72UK very poorly. I had to get them remade by a pro. Thanks for the positive comment tho

@MGB72UK 6 жыл бұрын

itsawindupuk Shame. Did you hit many other tasks you couldn't achieve with a genny and the lockup? What exactly went wrong with the welding. Cheers for the reply!

@MG-Driver 6 жыл бұрын

My generator was not powerful enough, plus I was using an arc welder which required instant high current. Other than that, everything else was achievable.

@MGB72UK 6 жыл бұрын

itsawindupuk Awesome. Do you think MIG would be ok?

@JeffyG Жыл бұрын

Dang! No mention of the hp rating from the Duratec. How much?

@MG-Driver 11 жыл бұрын

no its using a 5 speed type 9 gearbox. The gearbox has a duratec to type 9 bell housing.

@nicholasmichael3384 6 жыл бұрын

Great build. Very clean install, bummer that it ate a trans. Small suggestion you may want to invest in a better welding mask so you have both hands to steady yourself. Are you still running the factory rear end?

@MG-Driver 6 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Michael thanks for the comments, I have a proper welding mask now and a much better welder. The rear end is running a copy of the classic conversions coil over shock setup.

@Merlinemryys 5 жыл бұрын

I think NM was asking about the differential not your suspension.

@MG-Driver 5 жыл бұрын

Merlin Emryys ah, in that case yes it’s the standard diff. For now.... when the new engine goes in I’d like an ATB diff from quaife.

@andrewbethell9013 4 жыл бұрын

My mate had twincam lotus in his bgtt

@MortenOlsen1000 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, but skip the music while doing Dyno!!

@dannypembroke2372 Жыл бұрын

So, this is 10 years old now. If I wanted this work done to an MGB, ballpark on the cost, please? By the way . . . 10/10 for tenacity and perseverance, my friend. 👍

@wilecatrexy 2 жыл бұрын

It would have been better to hear the sound of the engine without the music. At least in some parts of the video. Great build though.

@donaldkerns2180 3 жыл бұрын

Just my two cents but I would have much rather listened to the sound of the engine then listen to the music.

@BuzzLOLOL 7 жыл бұрын

Did you consider using the compact, lightweight 1970's Borg Warner T50 all aluminum 5-speed transmission used for 4-bangers and V6's? The oval shaped case is quite small... www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachments/duketrans3-jpg.125387

@MG-Driver 7 жыл бұрын

BuzzLOLOL no but I would have preferred it. its a hard to find gearbox over here and even when you do find one quite expensive.

@sparseunderground 11 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate I'm slightly baffled... Standard 4 speed box bolts straight onto a duratec engine?? Forgive me for my stupidity but is that supposed to happen? lol. Thanks in advance!

@dougiequick1 4 жыл бұрын

Sound Tract? Utterly OBNOXIOUS! Seriously?

@Stag2997 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice! How much power did you get out the Duratec? Is that on Bike carb or are they Bike Throttle bodies?

@MG-Driver 8 жыл бұрын

hiya, it made 175bhp and 176lbs/ft. It uses motorcycle throttle bodies from a suzuki gsxr 600. quite small throttle bodies but they gave great torque.

@buggjam 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still own it?

@ebardin4556 7 жыл бұрын

what transmission are you using and with what kind of bell housing adapter? good build man!

@MG-Driver 7 жыл бұрын

Eric Bardin it's a Ford type 9 gearbox with duratec to type 9 bell housing. got it from raceline but rally design also do them.

@ebardin4556 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been looking into doing something like this in an MG or a Miata. I'm just collecting info now.

@satoisme 8 жыл бұрын

what transmission did you use?

@reallybrokenalways 8 жыл бұрын

+Charles Reese Looks like a Type9 5 Speed, which is a bolt in conversion you can buy off the shelf.

@MG-Driver 8 жыл бұрын

+GFB Developments Exactly that!

@TairnKA 4 жыл бұрын

Alas, following the weakest link will be the differential. ;-)

@royfcjr 6 жыл бұрын

cannot hear the engine with all the krap music. I can tell if it is tuned correctly by listening.

@MG-Driver 5 жыл бұрын

Roy yeah if I ever do another I’ll take the music away when engine revving away. It was tuned by Dave walker at emerald. He knows his stuff.

@steviecuz2396 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve spent a lifetime welding, and unless you have no other option, stick welding is not the best route for automotive work, a reasonably priced MIG set will give you the flexibility to weld very thin and thicker material, good luck. Stevie cuz.

@MG-Driver 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I hate stick welding and only did it because I had no other option. I now have a mig welder and it's much easier to use.

@jerrywhalen2100 3 жыл бұрын

No more music I want to hear the vehicle

@keeperlit.leterrip7722 5 жыл бұрын

If I find one at the right price I will put a Kawasaki zx14 or similar engine in it.

@youtuberAstar 11 ай бұрын

All very well, but now you do not have an MG !!! You also devalued your asset !! NOT A SMART MOVE !! The gearbox will keep failing as it was NEVER designed to cope with the loads you are applying. Then the diff will fail for the same reasons, then the body........ and the story will go on and on and on and.................................... THEN you will be sad and miss your MG that you once had !! It is what it is and be happy with that !

@MG-Driver 7 ай бұрын

Couldn't be further from the truth. The gearbox can handle 250bhp as I upgraded the bearings and lubrication. I don't care about the value of the car as I'll never sell it, I've had it over 20 years. The diff will not fail as it is the same diff used in the V8 models which have more torque. Also it has a limited slip differential. My car currently has 230bhp and has not broken down at all even though I drive it hard. Build it right, build it once.