This was a great day and I'm glad you liked the car. Your observations about the steering were spot on and I've changed the springs and the geo since as a result. Feels a bit less "sketchy death wagon" more "oh a real car".
@Number27
Жыл бұрын
Thank for coming down Jacob, really enjoyed driving it!!
@reallynotpc
Жыл бұрын
Sounds as though you have achieved something really neat there. Well done!
@Lemma01
Жыл бұрын
Please can we ink "Sketchy Death Waggon"/SDK into the reviewing lexicon, Jack?
@reallynotpc
Жыл бұрын
@@Lemma01 Seconded!
@postbump4085
Жыл бұрын
Great job Jacob, thats inspiring me to do a similar upgrade to my B. was going to do the MX5 gearbox conversion, but may as well mate it to the right engine! Wilwood brakes are a good idea too :)
@bobmcl2406
Жыл бұрын
Nice to know that I am not the only person who tries to use Jedi mind control to influence decisions by other drivers! 😁
@ciaranburke3243
Жыл бұрын
Like that I do it myself 😂
@christophernewman5027
Жыл бұрын
Yep, with a healthy dose of "Come on, come on" 😊
@hornetbrown
Жыл бұрын
I wish I had .30 caliber gun turret on my truck...that pushes the decision making to the other drivers.
@dougknight1720
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Got to be one of the best budget upgrades I’ve seen. Definitely a worthwhile alternative.
@tonyflorio3269
Жыл бұрын
My god, even through phone speakers that sounds amazing! Why can't modern cars reproduce this symphony of intake honk, exhaust bark and mechanical whirling? Love it!
@MrAdopado
Жыл бұрын
Because they have multiple systems designed to meet emissions requirements, efficiency requirements and noise requirements. So if you are happy to compromise on all of these and aren't too worried about the consequences this is what you can get.
@tonyflorio3269
Жыл бұрын
@@MrAdopado I know -- drive-by noise regs in particular likely have a lot to do with how modern cars sound. The modern performance car approach (loud, popping exhaust and piped in sounds) doesn't do anything for me.
@sbrenx7132
Жыл бұрын
Because of governments
@garyallsopp6369
Жыл бұрын
@@sbrenx7132No, because of a@%*holes overdoing it, p#*&ing people off enough to complain to the police, who've got enough to do without answering nuisance calls, so lobby for tighter restrictions.
@BodyDestruction
Жыл бұрын
@@garyallsopp6369Not really, if anything it’s easier now to make a car louder with a simple map. Traffic noise and air pollution are health concerns. Adding particulate filters in the exhaust muffles the sound. A turbo (there’s nearly no new NA car on sale) goes on the exhaust, where it quietens it further. The loudest modern city traffic is a 50cc scooter.
@wearetomorrowspast.5617
Жыл бұрын
Always had a soft spot for the BGT. And this looks likes the way forward to be able to keep these beauties on the road for a while. Kudos to Jacob. Cool vid Jeff.
@jacobyoung1671
Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you sir.
@giuseppe4909
Жыл бұрын
Keeping them going is not a matter of power plants….it’s a matter of RUST
@rhettcorcoran2879
Жыл бұрын
Excellent conversion, I ran an MGB GT for 13 years, I wish I had thought of this during my ownership.
@adZHARRISON
Жыл бұрын
get another
@LOTPOR0402
Жыл бұрын
To hell with going electric. An MG B with a modern twin cam , finally caught up with the Italians only 45 years late
@robertwheeler993
Жыл бұрын
And with the MGA twin cam
@georgebettiol8338
Жыл бұрын
@@robertwheeler993 The MGA twin cam engine was released in 1958, however due to various deficiencies which included fueling via the SUs it was not a successful engine and was (sadly) dropped after the manufacture of circa 2000 examples.
@adrianmonk4440
Жыл бұрын
@LOTPOR // HILARIOUS.
@crmercer6407
Жыл бұрын
The important thing is they're still here
@dreadlysmellybum
Жыл бұрын
Yea, the Fiat twin cam…. How reliable.
@markmcgrath9098
Жыл бұрын
1:38 you nailed it right there with your comment about the sound. I used to be able tell what car was coming before I saw it by the sound. Engines sounded unique. Even the boring shopping trolley cars.
@Yorgos56
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant conversion. As someone planning an ev conversion i do have a couple of qualms with the figures used. that 30k+ figure is the price charged by high end shops that fully restore cars and use brand new overly expensive electric components (going off that 110hp figure). Many of these shops use stupidly expensive incredibly underpowered components. If you were to convert the car yourself using used components from a written off electric car, a budget of 5-7.5k is very reasonable. My own conversion I expect to cost approximately 5k and will provide me with a motor that is rated at 250hp but has been tested at up to a bit over 400hp. I'm going to do a little pros and cons list for doing the conversion featured in the video vs a diy electric conversion: Petrol pros- done by professionals (so no work required on your end), lower upfront cost, retain the sound, retain that manual gearbox, lighter car Petrol cons- petrol is only getting more expensive (~1k more expensive per year than electric at current rates), more points of failure, harder to maintain on your own Electric pros- lower lifetime cost (less maintenance + save ~1k on fuel per year), more horsepower in a lighter package, less points of failure, benefits of instant torque Electric cons- can't get work done by professionals, have to do significantly more research, can be a lengthy process, may potentially be heavier than before (mine will be heavier by ~200kg, from 1.3T to 1.5T), less range (mine will have approx 115 miles) TLDR: This petrol conversion is brilliant, will fulfill it's intended purpose, will be incredibly fun, with a low upfront cost, but in the long run doing an ev conversion will be cheaper and more powerful. so If you can sacrifice the sound of a combustion engine and the fun of driving a manual, an electric car will be more powerful and cheaper (in the long run)
@TheKaptainKernow
Жыл бұрын
Have you gat a link to a parts list or supplier for the conversion bits you plan on using?
@Yorgos56
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKaptainKernow my plan is to buy a written off Nissan leaf from copart + the inverter and transmission (which also acts as the motor) from a lexus gs300h. and them Frankenstein the components across. If you want some proper advice, from people significantly smarter and more experienced than me, make a post on the openinverter forum, or r/evconversions, or diyelectriccar.
@nickiemcnichols5397
Жыл бұрын
The comparison is ridiculous. No ICE can compete with batteries.
@miff227
7 ай бұрын
some more cons: No garage is insured to have your vehicle in it, no roadside rescue firm should be towing it. You soon wont be able to legally park it within 50m of anyone elses vehicle, house or business especially with a battery from a "written off" vehicle that was likely written off as no repairer can be arsed with trying to get insured to have your vehicle within 50m of anything else on the site.
@max_coast
4 ай бұрын
@@nickiemcnichols5397 Ah see, I'm converting a Nash Statesman to electric and doing it myself, doing it nice, lithium batteries of course, making it compatible with a few public charger varieties and I see the 30k price as entirely reasonable, not to mention the time to wire things up beautifully. Petrol engine swaps can be a pita, but a Duratec to an MX5 transmission is a well supported, documented swap into most old, 4 cylinder things. Plus, you can keep the limited space most of them have and you can stay under the limited GVWR such ancient sheet metal supports, leaving it all for passengers and 1 piece of luggage. Back when I did petrol car projects all the time there's ALWAYS someone saying 'this is as cheap as I did it' and I generally found it an unreasonable pissing contest with not grasp of reality. Doing it yourself, they can both be cheap if you're willing. Paying someone else, I think the petrol will be cheaper, gas spent and all for the amount most people drive a hobby car.
@bobmizen1
Жыл бұрын
I've always loved the MGB GT and that was fantastic. The way it sounded, the power and the way it swept around 'Jacks Bend' was so smooth. Thanks again Jack for showing such a unique car. Regards, Bob M. South Wales
@mrdainase
Жыл бұрын
I can see a comments war kicking off over who found that bit of road first - Jack or Harry! Obviously it doesn't matter, both have given us all some great videos over time.
@adrianmonk4440
Жыл бұрын
@@mrdainase // Harry needs a pacemaker tune-up.
@bobmizen1
Жыл бұрын
@@mrdainase Harry’s Road, Jack’s Bend 🤗😂
@bzilla-d4i
Жыл бұрын
Wow, now this is an excellent conversion. Props to the man
@andrewbuckley2892
Жыл бұрын
Two things... I run a daily driver MGB GT with a second hand 2ltr fully rebuilt engine, ( bought the car with the engine swapped it and resold the car). The engine with very few miles on it was...Iver Searle Power Plus 2000cc engine, reconditioned, lightened flywheel with new ring gear, electronically balanced crankshaft, flywheel and clutch assembly, conrods end to end balanced and pistons balanced. So it cost me a days work and a couple hundred pounds .... the resultant car pulls like a train , and is reasonably original. Also it has been said , at about 1500 miles use per year .... my car can be driven 46 years before it reaches the same amount of carbon as the production of a single new electric car. So how green am I !!
@richsackett3423
Жыл бұрын
It's a really good noise. Sounds like a big 4-cyl bike. The exhaust is nice too.
@tedvga
Жыл бұрын
Imagine sitting in your garden on a beautiful summer evening, enjoying the sound of birds, like nightingales, then suddenly your peaceful tranquility is ripped apart by one of these (or almost any car) passing by? This is the age of annoying noise almost everywhere, mostly caused by combustion engines. We've all grown up with this and - without too much thinking about it - regard this as "normal" - however, it isn't... People are so accustomed to this that they even like the sounds of their cars and seemingly don't care to those around them... Go electric! You'd still have the sound of tires and wind, but that is a lot better than with combustion engines!
@MrAdopado
Жыл бұрын
@@tedvga Indeed ... I love a fast car but our weekends nowadays are ruined by noisy bikes and cars out to have some fun. We literally have to halt conversations (inside the house) because of the noise.
@54356776
Жыл бұрын
@@tedvga Most road noise is caused by tyres on the road, not engines. Electric cars are noisier because they are a lot heavier. Electric is also far worse for the environment than ice. Also nothing sounds better than a nice raspy engine. A triumph triple is heaven to my ears.
@RedLP5000S
Жыл бұрын
Love that MGB. I'm so tired of seeing countless MX-5s. Those are a dime a dozen. The MGB has such classic lines and is immediately recognizable. Great job Jacob.
@petergraham9267
Жыл бұрын
🥲about the MX5. They are a "dime a dozen" for very good reason, and even here, he's using the MX5 gear box and driver's seat! . That being said, I'own an MX5 now (hence my bias 😜) but have also owned an MGB, and that engine sound is epic!! I also LOVE this conversion rather than an EV 👍👍👍
@henrype4315
Жыл бұрын
Dime a dozen??? I’ll take three dozen. I only have four of them and need some more.
@cam3002
Жыл бұрын
That is a good conversion. Been thinking of doing something similar. If using a third generation Miata drive train (NC Miata), it comes with the 2.0 engine, an easy torque upgrade that is a direct bolt-on the the transmission is to use either the 2.3 or 2.5 engines from the same family of Ford products that use the Duratec engine (e.g. modern Escort/Fusion).
@larry9580
Жыл бұрын
I'd also use the rest of the Mazda - suspension, brakes, body .... oh, hold on.....
@mrdainase
Жыл бұрын
@@larry9580 You would get the same amount of rust thrown in for free too!
@markjosephbudgieridgard
Жыл бұрын
Wow awesome love it would be even better in my opinion if it was a 1960s sebring MGB roadster replica with the hardtop fitted... But credit to the guy what a great conversion a real wolf in sheep's clothing now you could have some real fun at the lights leaving some modern cars in your wake the drivers would think what the hell is going on 😂👍
@andrewcunningham9256
Жыл бұрын
Yup, endless tuning options too. Not dead yet? Time for a turbo!
@johnireland1629
Жыл бұрын
Always loved the lines of the MGB...and this engine transplant is a great bargain. Thanks for the ride.
@ajay-xjs
Жыл бұрын
I really liked this episode, what a smart conversation. I read somewhere that Yamaha had a lot of input into Fords Duratec/Zetec engines so the carbs from an R1 make sense.
@adrianmonk4440
Жыл бұрын
Yamaha also did the Tarus SHO engine for Ford. That is Special High Output or nickname was Shogan.
@stanschloesser6725
Жыл бұрын
Love to see your giddy reaction on the pulls. Good stuff.
@truthboomertruthbomber5125
Жыл бұрын
There is absolutely nothing wrong with leaf springs in the back and a lot that is really right ! Having the right spring rate and the dampers to suit will provide excellent handling. As for the front end this car has a bit more negative camber than maybe is ideal for the street and also looks to have a good bit of toe out. This set up is ideal for the race track where you have a lot more slip angle than you are going to have on the street.
@charlesshamseldin9555
Жыл бұрын
Here in the States, all Ford Focuses from 2005-2010 were gifted the lovely little Duratec 2.0L It is a wonderfully revvy little lump that sounds surprisingly good. I have one in my Focus, turbocharged with a GTX2871R, and a Cosworth intake. The car makes 260whp and is really really fun to drive. Keep up the great work Jack!!
@adrianmonk4440
Жыл бұрын
NICE !
@jase6370
Жыл бұрын
Love this !. Love to see more retro mods
@AaronHendu
Жыл бұрын
Chev's Ecotec is a decent motor, too, for swaps like this. Ford even had a supercharged version of it.
@davidstuart4915
10 ай бұрын
dont both this and the 5 cly engine have fundamental design flaws that can cause total failure?
@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I've driven a couple of MGBs over the years, one very regularly, and in particular the steering has been heavy and ponderous, sapping most of the enjoyment. Good to hear it can be sorted.
@Greebstreebling
Жыл бұрын
We took our black MGB GT to northern Spain in 1982. Wherever we parked in a town, there'd be a crowd of folks gathered around it when we returned. They were iconic machines with a fairly gormless engine. I used to catch the Harwell bus from Abingdon in the early seventies and sat on the top deck so I could see into the MG factory yard as we drove past, I never had the money to buy one in those days.
@mrdainase
Жыл бұрын
Probably the best description of the B Series engine ever!
@stephenricketts7764
Жыл бұрын
I have always liked the MGB GT. I think this is a good budget conversion and I agree that an upgraded MG block would be more expensive. You could have put in a V8 but that might not be within the rules of the racing category. On the other hand if you are on a budget the V8 would not be a good choice. I think it sounds good which for me is part of the experience. Well done to Jacob and good luck with his continued work on the car. Thanks Jack for the video.👍👍
@Jonoponomono
Жыл бұрын
I love it. There is nothing like the involvement of shifting gears and working with the engine and transmission. Like you said, the car has a soul. I have both electric and gas powered cars and as wonderful as the electric car is in so many ways, it is a cold mistress. My TVR, Caterham's and MX-5's have so much more grasp on my heart despite the fact they are nothing like as good as the Jaguar.
@davidstuart4915
10 ай бұрын
2 ratios + say, 3 levels of energy recovery - effectively letting u change down several 'gears' approaching a bend and ability to shift up once during acceleration is both doable and desirable?
@stumo114
Жыл бұрын
I put a Vauxhall 2.0 red top in my MGB about 27 years ago, Lumenition throttle bodies, standalone ecu, custom ex manifold, stainless V8 rear exhaust, ford 5 speed box and quaife diff, I helped develop the Willwood 4pot disc brake conversion with Rally Design which worked brilliantly, in conjunction with cooper s cylinders on the rear with uprated shoes.. I also had the coilover front conversion which made getting the right spring rate fairly easy, together with a thicker front ARB, lowered rear springs with anti-tramp bars and spax shocks.
@richardjones7386
Жыл бұрын
Hoyle Engineering sell an IRS that does away with leaf springs and allows for a bigger diff and rear disc brakes.. pick a Mazda power plant or BMW 2 litre and the recipe is a good one. Lots of fun to be had.
@eze8970
Жыл бұрын
Great project car, & one far more in keeping with lower budgets. Thanks Jack! 🙏🙏
@MG-Driver
Жыл бұрын
I put the same engine in my GT back in 2011. Made a fun car a great car, so well done on the conversion. Looks a lot neater than what mine was too.
@jacobyoung1671
Жыл бұрын
Hey! I have seen your videos before I did the engine swap in the video. Unless I'm mistaken you're the same guy who has the photo next to my school mates Ford T bird? With the r500 engine in the mgb gt?
@MG-Driver
Жыл бұрын
@@jacobyoung1671 that's the one
@rogerking7258
Жыл бұрын
Two of us were driving back from a car show in my Frogeye last week when I mentioned to my mate that I was considering fitting a K-series engine, 5-speed gearbox and disc brakes to make the car more usable. We're both in Motorsport so this would be a DIY project. His reply was a classic - "But I thought you wanted a Frogeye."
@chriswilliams5498
Жыл бұрын
I saw a clip of a Triumph stag being electrified. I lost all hope. The very essence of a Stag is the v8 burble. So electrify away. But some cars need to be left as they are.
@davdidit6
Жыл бұрын
Years ago here in the USA, a friend’s family had an MGB convertible. They let me drive it. My face hurt every time I drove it, from the huge smile I had. Great video. Also that MGB sounds lovely
@malcolmlane-ley2044
Жыл бұрын
I bought an MGB GT as a project and it thankfully has the upgraded brakes and suspension already done which is a good stating point. I believe people can be a bit 'sniffy' about unusual engine transplants tin the MGB thus when you come to sell the car the resale price would be negatively impacted. The route I have investigated is the V8 from a Rover SD1along with it's 5 speed gearbox, this will give you about 170 hp but way more torque than the Duratec and has the benefit of not being so frowned upon as there was a factory version with a Rover V8 albeit with only 137 hp, I think the lazy power delivery and sound also suits the car better and it would likely be cheaper to do. It's a personal choice of course and as an alternative putting an R1 or Hayabusa lump in there would give a phenomenal power to weight ratio but not a very relaxed drive.
@johnwalker283
Жыл бұрын
Yes,and twice the fuel consumption.
@johnwalker283
Жыл бұрын
Yes,and twice the fuel consumption.
@68404
Жыл бұрын
And twice the comments apparently@@johnwalker283
@neilmarshment2910
Жыл бұрын
Great review Jack. I agree, electric conversions remove the soul of a classic. Nothing like the sound an feel of a combustion engine - hearing a classic MGBT or Aston whirrrrrr is not the same.
@gazzafloss
Жыл бұрын
Good review Jack, and to the owner, Jacob, nice conversion, a classic to boot, well worth having.
@daniellee9015
Жыл бұрын
Absaloutly brilliant video jack ❤👍what a beautiful car brilliant
@brucelamberton8819
Жыл бұрын
The only thing worse than modern electric cars are classics with an electric conversion.
@PorthLlwyd
Жыл бұрын
Fewer emissions though. Something has to change.
@colino72
Жыл бұрын
Depends how much you drive it, though. The motor itself has emissions - potentially more than those of the conventional ICE, and if you don’t do high miles it could be quite a while until it crosses over. Especially comparing an existing repurposed engine with a new electric motor
@coalhouse_walkerjnr4735
Жыл бұрын
I drove a stock BGT 'banger' as my daily commuter for a couple of years during the mid-90s recession. It was way more fun than leaf springs and rear drums ought to have been. However, your grin when you drove this one says it all! Looks like it's going to be even more fun when the handling's sorted! All the best to Jacob! 👍👍
@nickvledder
Жыл бұрын
A modern, real engine! Definitely better than electric.
@alunprice8537
Жыл бұрын
Just recomissioning one of there which has been sat for 15 years very good film as usual
@pbertelli1961
Жыл бұрын
There should be a law against doing electric conversions on classic cars like these, its just not British! A brilliant, informative and entertaing video, as always!
@adrianmonk4440
Жыл бұрын
Another fine segment of Modifications, B-stardizations, Hybridizations, AND BEASTS.
@murrieteacher
Жыл бұрын
I constantly come up against MGB's at our local hillclimb (Mt Cotton) and they give me and my MGTF 160 race preped a good run. I have been tempted a few times but the B series engine always stopped me. I will have to rethink now what I should do. There are some really potent Honda engines around too. Thanks Jack another great video about cars that we can all afford and relate to.
@mrdainase
Жыл бұрын
Bonnet height tends to rule out a good few alternatives. The Busso V6 or Vauxhall Y32SE engines would sound great while throwing you up the road.
@marcusott2973
Жыл бұрын
I once drove one of those Lotus Elan +2, with Spyder Chassis, Scorpio brakes, Z-tec on throttle bodies, the works. That was so close to being the perfect everyday classic, and I was so close to being able to afford it. 😂😂😂
@ronwalsh
Жыл бұрын
Looks to be a perfect conversion for my 65 MGB. The sound is really on point that is for sure.
@grayfool
Жыл бұрын
What a great conversion. Terrific idea. Good man Jake.
@jassonsw
Жыл бұрын
That's an absolute no brainer. 1/6 of the cost, better range, thousands of more places to re-fuel, way easier to get a mechanic to work on it in future and sounds great.
@mikewysko2268
Жыл бұрын
Oh my that looks like a fun drive. 😎
@lewis72
Жыл бұрын
Yokohama tyres great in the dry. Terrifyling in the wet, which is why we called them Yokodramas.
@jamesh2515
Жыл бұрын
Really Fantastic - great to see this authentic everyday content. Something different, involving and achievable for many.. Thanks
@SpiritintheSky.
9 ай бұрын
Once again I've come back to enjoy this fascinating video in the great "Number 27" series. Jacob's splendid work reminds me of my 1973 Roadster and the sort of performance the MGs should have graduated to, 11 years on from introduction. Then they would surely have held their own against the Datsun 240Z, a terrific car in its own right. By the way, KKM633L (in teal blue) seems to be still around, although the MGOC has no record of it at present. If its lucky owner is watching, I have a few momentoes to donate.
@jehl1963
Жыл бұрын
This conversion is also "Greener" than an electric conversion since the carbon impact of a used engine and gearbox is 0 tons of carbon per year, unlike a new electric motor and a new set of batteries.
@tedvga
Жыл бұрын
Aren't you forgetting something? E.g. the carbon impact of burning fuel and its production process?
@jehl1963
Жыл бұрын
@tedvga Not really. It's well documented that electric cars don't pay-off (carbon wise) until ~100k miles have been put on the vehicle. A conversion is no different than a new car in that regard.
@wildeleistengegend3955
9 ай бұрын
Pininfarina's stylistic interventions are fundamental! Excellent car.
@mikev.5845
Жыл бұрын
Oh the sound! And that open road. If my afterlife were driving that thing (or the influenzo) and never arriving anywhere that would be heaven 😊
@keyboarddancers7751
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant and accessible conversion. The words "enthusiast" and "electric" CANNOT be used in the same sentence.
@markalcock6031
Жыл бұрын
that engine and gearbox combo looks like a lot of fun
@dennisnichols2411
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video! You have me wondering how a swap like this might work in my 1959 MGA coupe project. Even though they do differ in construction- the A being body-on-frame and the B a unitary- they share a great deal of bits, as the B had a lot of developed (and undeveloped) components from the A. Here in the States it's easy to get more than one version of Zetec/Duratec (or MXR) and and many MX-5 transmissions. Do keep us posted on his progress and feel free to give more particulars on the conversion as it goes along, please!
@jacobyoung1671
Жыл бұрын
Hi there - a lot of people seem to use the mk1 mx5 engine and gearbox in the mgb and I've heard of people putting those in MGAs. No reason why this duratec wouldn't fit but I've not measured. Give it a go.
@tolrem
Жыл бұрын
When I was at school [in the Dark ages] they used to put Ford Cortina 1600 OHV engines in Morris Minors.Apparently it mated quite well to the existing gearbox if I recall correctly.I remember my dad [who was a mechanic by trade] saying that it was too much power for the Minor to handle!
@1240enzo
Жыл бұрын
Fiat twincams mated to Fiat’s 5spd box was another way of updating the old Morrie.
@philtucker1224
Жыл бұрын
Cortina engines were 1500.
@davyboy888
Жыл бұрын
The Duratec engine with MX5 box is a very popular transplant for Mk2 Ford Escorts and they're really great. Interesting to see this done on a B.
@odysseusdrakos2008
7 ай бұрын
it's nice that you are reviewing home modified and therefore both more accessible and affordable and interesting cars to the likes of me, than very valuable classics and expensive modern cars.
@skydog7544
Жыл бұрын
Should also point out that with engine swaps you lose the MOT and tax exemption as well as historic vehicle status so have to pay the ULEZ charge
@ciaranburke3243
Жыл бұрын
Another way to screw people 😡
@stephenboitoult8774
Жыл бұрын
This is NOT TRUE! So long as you keep the car within the DVLA's notoroius "8 point rule" you keep historic status, tax exemption and ULEZ exemption too. You can change the engine, gearbox and axles and still stay within the regs. You do still need to get it MOT'd, but I would and do on any standard classics I happen to own anyway, as well as the 2 restomods. It's not a high price to pay!
@veritasvincit2745
Жыл бұрын
Disregard the ULEZ charge. Just don't pay like the television licence. Don't engage and don't enter into a contract by acknowledgement of it.
@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland
Жыл бұрын
Haven't heard you smiling during a road-test for a long time. Well done! The Ford Ecotec engine is brilliant! But on the continent, a VAG 1.8Turbo is probably the more obvious choice.
@roystonvehicles9129
Жыл бұрын
People have always done engine swops, it's not an alternative to an electric conversion, it's an engine swop for increased performance, maybe economy, I'd have thought that at 5k you could tune a b series up pretty good, supercharger (?) good old reliable engine the B series, had loads, we used to go to France in a bgt, 38 mpg and could cruise at 90 (ish) in overdrive, you were very brave in flying around in something with, shall we say undeveloped suspension, can't see how double wishbone front suspension is antiquated. Great video tho, you look like you can drive a bit as well.
@Dreddingbath
Жыл бұрын
Superb... i can feel a new series coming on...
@bernardwarr4187
Жыл бұрын
Although not a big fan of the BGT’s I have always thought, with a good engine there is no reason why they can be a daily drive. It’s a practical car, easy to handle and hatchback for shopping
@zadokmotorfreight2423
Жыл бұрын
Agree 💯
@playchimpmakerlabs3678
Жыл бұрын
As a student I used to drive mine from nottingham to manchester frequently and in 3-years it never let me down!
@John-G
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic conversion - ideal for the ULEZ on any pre 80's B, Spitfire or GT6, even a Triumph Vitesse which would be fun!
@colsjit
9 ай бұрын
I have a 1981 MGB GT (yes you read that right, 1981, even though the factory closed in 1980!). After the factory in Abingdon CLOSED down in 1980, all the remaining MGB GT parts were shipped to British Leyland in South Africa as CKD (Completely Knocked Down), where only 200 was ever built from imported CKD kits.
@theblackhand6485
Жыл бұрын
Seeing this MGB the tiny Honda 800 cc SS comes in mind. These had chain driven motorcycle engine with a long stroke. Would be nice if NR 27 could make a review about those Honda's.
@peregrine1970
Жыл бұрын
That thing sounds great and looks like a blast to drive.
@matthewjenkins1161
Жыл бұрын
Biggest cost of an EV conversion is usually the batteries, which are second hand to start with. 10 years down the line if lucky and will need replacing again. A well built internal combustion engine used a few weeks each summer in a classic car, would last 50 years plus between rebuilds.
@AaronHendu
Жыл бұрын
Yep, I have nothing against electric powered vehicles, love them in fact, but if your toy sits for a large part of its ownership, batteries are not a good choice. At least with the current tech.
@johnsheppard7935
Жыл бұрын
...the smile on your face says it all, thanks Jack - certainly a conversion worth considering and considerably cheaper than Frontline's version.
@raybob49
Жыл бұрын
Never owned a B but have worked on several in years gone by. This is dynamic, a super conversion and "Why the Devil not?" Expertly reviewed and a good watch is why I am a subscriber. Electric is not for me, it has it's place but it will not do in the long run, in my opinion. Tell the B owner he has done well with his machine, I salute him and others who do similar. Over 30 years ago now I upgraded my Simca 1501 to Fiat 131 twin cam spec with all-Fiat drive train. Not the fastest but has been comedy on occassion. Many thanks and Best to All here.
@colinscutt5104
Жыл бұрын
love the traditional jump leads in the back
@1969triumph
Жыл бұрын
I have been lucky enough to have driven a lot of MGB's including V8s & that one you drove seems to go better than most, at a fraction of the cost. Very Impressed.
@007JHS
Жыл бұрын
Interesting engine set up... being a Ford Duratec I'm guessing it was fuel injected with a computer control... Interested to know how all the electronics and computer were ditched for carbies.... carbies!... just great.
@johnnygeorgopoulos4072
Жыл бұрын
Throttle bodies, not carbs....fuel injection.
@007JHS
Жыл бұрын
@@johnnygeorgopoulos4072 Equally great
@ryanmccormick2150
Жыл бұрын
The MGB GT is a great looking car in my opinion, dropping a ford 2.0 engine into it is a fun idea.... Looks like a barral of laughs for not silly money 🤑. Cracking stuff as always Jack buddy 👌....oh almost forgot to say I'm all for internal combustion for as long as possible! Especially on toys like this MGB, the sound of the engine is a lot of the feel and fun in a car like that!
@Number27
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan.. hope you’re enjoying yours!
@garyallsopp6369
Жыл бұрын
Nope, not for me - Ford engine in an MG! 😮 Me I'm looking for a accident damaged MG4 to transplant into my daughter's MGF (maybe even twin motor X-Power 😁). For me, most cars' souls are in their chassis - Every car I've ever driven, the engine has been some form of compromise. Sure, some cars are about the engine and you wouldn't want to touch them, but for most it's just the weak point. Then again for 5 years my daily was a Westfield SEi Wide, so maybe my perspective is skewed 😆 Each to their own I suppose, as long as it's reversible. Just spare me the armchair generic 4-cylinder jockeys who don't like EVs because a Nissan Leaf isn't as much fun as a TVR; neither of which they've ever driven. Great videos by the way - keep them coming!
@yorintrabul
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful machine! Growly-growly!
@openhighwayproductions
Жыл бұрын
I am in 100% agreement that it is miles smarter to upgrade the powertrain to increase both power and reliability instead of batteries...
@fredmacdonald9339
Жыл бұрын
i did the same with my first gen crx 2.0 out of a newer accord and a rack of 34 mm mikunis off a kawasaki easily doubled the power and added 50 mph at least of top speed
@TalkieToaster.
Жыл бұрын
That's brilliant. A neighbours son is selling a Vauxhall Chevette with MX-5 running gear for around 5k, very tempting! Can't beat breathing new life into the classics, they have so much character.
@adrianmonk4440
Жыл бұрын
People are criticising the level of the car. If the guy is at University, that's amazing. I was So Broke in school.
@freeplayfrank7736
Жыл бұрын
What a nice road and great job driving it. We can't do that in Canada, cops would have a field day.Thanks take care.
@mrdainase
Жыл бұрын
Rear axle location on a MGB is fairly decent, it's those horrid lever arm dampers in standard form that can ruin things. A firm front/softer rear setup is the general rule of thumb, which you can do just by changing the oil in the units (shocks is a better option though), and with decent new bushes all round they drive fine. Can't abide the B Series engine though, that damn lump of iron haunted the business for decades longer than it should.
@john1703
Жыл бұрын
After late 1964, with the five bearing crank, it was smoother, albeit still heavy. That engine also was fitted to the Austin/Morris 1800S.
@rjbiker66
Жыл бұрын
Was there a parabolic leaf spring upgrade for the mgb?
@mrdainase
Жыл бұрын
@@rjbiker66 Yes you can still get them, and there's also a multi-link rear setup available which from memory is a bolt-on job. If you don't have the cash then just taking the springs off, getting the surface rust off them, a good layer of Hammerite or Hard Hat and then a thin skim of oil/grease between the leaves will make a difference to them. Poly bushes are a good option as well but they do need a smear of copper grease to preventing squeaking.
@mrdainase
Жыл бұрын
@@john1703 The B Series and the Landcrab were made for each other, a bad engine in a bad car.
@maddhatter3564
Жыл бұрын
More power, better mileage , availability of parts. Genius. You make American gear heads proud.
@davidbeattie4294
Жыл бұрын
I put 90,000 kms on a Yamaha FZ-1 (R1 in street clothes) and other than installing an Earls Performance jet kit I never touched the carbs. That carburator set-up is a great choice. I think the idea of putting a modern engine and transmission in the MG is a fantastic plan. The result is an elemental sports car with total reliability. Great project.
@teggsy2165
Жыл бұрын
No silly sensors to fail love it.
@colingregson8653
Жыл бұрын
Nice sound for a GT. I personally have a TreVoR which goes like stink and sounds like Thunder !!. Love it !!
@herenow2895
Жыл бұрын
Nice bit of road there, alongside Cornbury park. Especially that nice S.
@S-Ltd1000
Жыл бұрын
Basically the powertrain from an mx5.
@chrisnurczyk8239
Жыл бұрын
Genius conversion - Brit classic that now has a reliable engine, doesn't leak oil all over your driveway, and will run in the wet (no more Lucas Prince of Darkness). You can even find parts for it. Reminds me of the 60's when Bizzarrini built his beautiful cars to compete w/Ferrari, and put Chevy V-8's in them. Bizzarrini's always started & ran, lotsa power, and didn't spend every other week in the shop like the Ferraris did - and were much more affordable.
@fins59
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see it's still got carbs & no fuel injection/computer etc.
@bucko1001
Жыл бұрын
Would be a travesty to destroy any classic car with an electric engine. No sound no soul no fun. Would make driving like using your mother’s electric sewing machine
@black8art
Жыл бұрын
Removing the old "B series" and putting the MUCH LIGHTER duratec in the engine bay, would improve the balance of the car no end! Having that MX-5 box to "stir", also loses weight, and adds SO MUCH FUN! Even if you decided to go "full leather" inside and all the "mod cons", like electric widows, air-con and posh seats, you'd never have a heavier car than stock! 1960's class, but with 2020's reliability and performance? ...NO BRAINER! (Not sure I could live without the old 1800 long stroke torque and "rasp" though? I wonder if there is a lighter, and maybe a racier version of the "B"? My old "Forza4" virtual car, was bored out to 2.0ltr and lightened and had a sport box and rear end, which made it a REAL weapon on the track!)
@ianmcass
5 ай бұрын
I put a 3ltr Vauxhall V6 in mine with a rear axle from an MG RV8. It goes quite well :)
@maddhatter3564
Жыл бұрын
As an American I've long been curious about the manual Trans setup in Europe. ty for showing this in operation. Seems shift pattern and clutch location is same as U.S. Love the roar of the little monster.
@andresguerin7162
Жыл бұрын
A car person would never go E!
@Lemma01
Жыл бұрын
Let's be honest - never seen a BGT move off the line like that! Strange to say, a fair few Elise owners have ended up with the Duratec - it's capable of fairly high outputs.
@giuseppe4909
Жыл бұрын
Pontiac Soltice supercharged with 6 speed. Modern electrics with breakers, new loom, etc…and thorough de-rusting.
@johnbarker5009
Жыл бұрын
That little car looks like a BLAST!
@stijnvandamme76
Жыл бұрын
Except in many countries engine replacement with more power is banned, or requires individual re-homologation, and the process is ridiculously expensive and convoluted, at least in Belgium it is
@peterduxbury927
Жыл бұрын
I am certain that the Insurance would be invalid, unless you go through the Declaration Process. The whole car has a much higher performance now. If we do anything like that here in Australia, the car must pass severe inspection before it can be road-registered. This could be a downside.
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