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58 cobra/MGA
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| Rosden57 |
12-27-2011 11:20 PM |
58 cobra/MGA
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don't ask how, but I was given a 58 MGA. So after much exploration, questioning and research. I've discovered that it's a "cobranized" MGA with a 355hp V8. Alright... So what do I have? Replaced the busted rim, and took it for a spin. Thing drives great and is loud as hell. Almost too scared to take it on the highway and open it up a little. First hobby car to divert the little extra time I have.... Is this something I want to get involved with, or should I just invest my time in Gardening instead?
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| RACER X #99 |
12-28-2011 05:24 AM |
I have seen a couple of MGA's with sb Chevy power and they are unique compared to Cobra replicas. You have something that only a few other people have, drive it and enjoy it.
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| mdross1 |
12-28-2011 06:30 AM |
Okay won't ask about given to you.Wow! Get it driveable and learn to enjoy your overpowered hot rod.You will better understand what the lure is to these incredible two seaters.
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| Silverback51 |
12-28-2011 08:54 AM |
I would take the time and touch every nut and bolt on the car before taking it out and exercising it much. You don't want something coming loose or off at speed.
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| lovehamr |
12-28-2011 11:43 AM |
MGA spindals, et al, are up to the task of supporting a V8? No flames here, just asking as I have no real frame of reference.
Steve
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| 86Sebring |
12-28-2011 03:14 PM |
If you decide to dedicate your time to gardening, please send me a email. I might be interested in that little hot rod
emihu2000@yahoo.com
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| DAVID GAGNARD |
12-28-2011 03:14 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RACER X #99
(Post 1167604)
I have seen a couple of MGA's with sb Chevy power and they are unique compared to Cobra replicas. You have something that only a few other people have, drive it and enjoy it.
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+1
David |
| HealeyRick |
12-28-2011 05:17 PM |
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| RACER X #99 |
12-29-2011 08:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by HealeyRick
(Post 1167707)
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Congrats on a very nicely done "do it yourself" project. Not many have the skill and patience to tackle an engine swap/conversion like this.
Nice to see you kept the engine mild, make for a better driver.:cool: |
| kurtmart |
12-29-2011 11:53 AM |
It's unlikely, but check and make sure it wasn't originally a twin cam. The little oval grills in the top of the fenders will say twin cam. If it is it's worth restoring, if not, have fun and be careful.
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| HealeyRick |
12-29-2011 05:32 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RACER X #99
(Post 1167772)
Congrats on a very nicely done "do it yourself" project. Not many have the skill and patience to tackle an engine swap/conversion like this.
Nice to see you kept the engine mild, make for a better driver.:cool:
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Hope you're referring to my Ford in a Healey swap. It's a classic swap and was being done back in the '60s, especially after the Cobra came out. There are a lot of guys who've done it before. My mechanical skills are much like my cooking skills. I can follow a recipe, but am not so great on improvising on my own. I attempted to do this as a "period" style swap, without a lot of body mods, big flares and wide wheels. I was targeting the 271 hp of the HiPo 289 with the engine. I was very happy to see it dyno at 345 at the crank. |
| tkb289 |
12-29-2011 11:21 PM |
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Originally Posted by Silverback51
(Post 1167623)
I would take the time and touch every nut and bolt on the car before taking it out and exercising it much. You don't want something coming loose or off at speed.
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+ 1 on this advice ...
Would take an especially close look at the brakes ... Master cylinder, all the hydraulic lines, calipers / (drums ?) and related bits and pieces.
Sounds like a fun car ... enjoy! |
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