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General Category => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: mgbalfa on June 15, 2013, 03:09:39 PM

Title: Something a bit different
Post by: mgbalfa on June 15, 2013, 03:09:39 PM
Hi all
I have something that is a bit different.
1967 mgb roadster that now has 2lt Alfa engine with a 105 gear box .
Now doing research on what rear end to use . I need some thing that is 1320mm wide . Can anyone tell me how wide  the 105 diff .
Thank you
Title: Re: Something a bit different
Post by: scott.venables on June 16, 2013, 09:06:30 PM
Welcome! That is a very interesting project.  It has crossed my mind several times that an MGB with an Alfa twin cam would be a very nice thing. Both the roadsters and the GTs are very pretty cars.

Could you post some photos of it? How does it fit? The Alfa 4 would be a lot wider across the head but maybe no taller than the B-series?

Sorry I can't comment on the axle.

Scott

Title: Re: Something a bit different
Post by: Beatle on June 17, 2013, 10:36:21 PM
I'm surprised the Alfa engine actually fits in the engine bay of the B.  They are rather wide with the carbs fitted.
Title: Re: Something a bit different
Post by: mgbalfa on June 17, 2013, 11:30:44 PM
Will post photos soon
Title: Re: Something a bit different
Post by: twistybits on June 18, 2013, 12:07:25 AM
Welcome and what an interesting blend. The MGB is a great little car. I have one that has had some work and it is a very satisfying roadster to drive. I know someone who has most successfully shoe horned a Supercharged Holden V6 into a B !
Sorry I can't actually help with your question. But I lookforward to seeing a few pics.