K series MG MIDGET (bits needed) - Forum Archive

jonny3979 14 Dec 2009, 11:37am

Hi everyone,

Just found this forum, been reading lots of great build tips here -

Im in the process of getting together my 1978 MG MIDGET and replacing the triumph 1500cc with a Rover 1.6 for a 1999 416si,

Therefore there are certain bits which I need for my build, so I thought I would ask here - Im in need of

Type 9 Gearbox
Rover to ford Bell housing
Any help gratefully recieved.

JOn

limpabit 14 Dec 2009, 1:10pm

Any reason your not going the T/M/O series turbo route? Not sure of the differences between the Midget and MGB in terms of engine bay space.

http://www.kewengineering.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/Engines/fitting_the_t_series.htm

If you look at:
[url]www.rovertech.net/forum[/url].

Do a search for the username Funkster. Olly did a MGB T16 turbo.

If the K series route, these sites may give you an idea.
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/frontline/pricelst.htm

http://www.frontlinedevelopments.com/

jonny3979 14 Dec 2009, 1:55pm

Thank you for the links Ive not heard or considered a T series - although reading quickly it seems a heavy engine compared to the K series - Plus the K fits the engine bay without major changes -

Ive been looking at the frontline pages - obviously not just front line, but the parts needed seem to be soooo expensive -

hence I thought I would ask on here, someone must have some bits laying around?????

:icon_smile:

JOn

limpabit 14 Dec 2009, 2:07pm

Your right jon. The T/O or M series is quite a heavy engine. Just thought I would mention it because you get more power per buck. Especially if you aiming for around the 200 BHP mark.

jonny3979 14 Dec 2009, 2:23pm

The problem with going that high is the whole rear suspension needs major tweeking - I just wanted more reliable power with some scope for future fun and games!!???

Jon