Pid363!
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Feb 20, 2007 20:49:08 GMT
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Has any one on here, or know of any one, who has an mbg fitted with a xflow head and 40's I'm after some measurements so i can work out whats got to go so it will fit the magnette. thanks.
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Seth
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Feb 20, 2007 22:09:12 GMT
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Hi Pid, Here's a couple of photos. Apparently twin Webers cause clearance issues with the master cylinders and or steering column. Enjoy setting your points!  Seth     |
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Feb 20, 2007 22:17:29 GMT
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Something else I've learnt today, never knew a X flow head existed for the B series engine. 
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Seth
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Feb 20, 2007 22:22:33 GMT
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Only in the aftermarket Dave. The one in the pictures is a genuine old 60's HRG one. You can buy them new again, but muchos money!
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Saru
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Feb 20, 2007 23:15:29 GMT
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When I had my 'B, I asked my mechanics about the X-flow heads and they said that there were better bang for your buck upgrades. Though this may be because and X-flow landed here was on the order of AUD$1500!
But how cool does it look?! ;D
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1974 Saab 99 EMSI bought a new car. It's 35 years old. My friends said I was mad. We'll see.
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Feb 20, 2007 23:49:08 GMT
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Hum....is the dizzy under the carbs ??  I see a horrible HT lead coil clue there....  |
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Last Edit: Feb 20, 2007 23:49:50 GMT by Thrasher
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Pid363!
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Feb 21, 2007 16:05:52 GMT
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Thanks Seth. I'm thinking of ruining an mgb rack and column but not sure what to do with the master cylinders yet but if i don't use 40's and run su i wont have two much trouble. don't need to set the points mine got metro dizzy with electric ignition.
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Feb 21, 2007 17:05:29 GMT
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Points and Ford crossflows with twin 40's. Don't remind me  Wonder why they didn't make it an 8 port head if they went to the bother of redesigning it as a crossflow? |
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Pid363!
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Feb 22, 2007 17:57:03 GMT
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still looking for picture with twin 40's and crossflow head.
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Feb 22, 2007 18:12:57 GMT
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i take it were not talking ford X'flow heads?
and id considder electronic ignition save messing around with points when those carbs are in the way
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 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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Feb 22, 2007 18:15:24 GMT
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i thinkthese heads are made in the states. uk prices are about £900 but cheaper if ordered fro the states (& including import tax and postage).
the reason why these's never an 8 port option is becuase the huge increased cost, eg having an exhaust manifold made up anbd i think other complex internal mds which make the whole affair a engine out job. like the mini/a series 7 port heads, its a simple bolt on job - very easy nd much cheaper than the 8 port option, the power difference between 7/8 ports is not much either.
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Feb 22, 2007 18:16:55 GMT
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i am condsiering this conversion if i get an mgb - but would go fuel injection too to make the most of the cross flow performance.
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