4 cyl engine advice needed

[Clarence L.Snyder]

Stowe, Ted-SEA wrote:
> 
> this should start a nice long thread.
> 
> I need some advice on the possibility of doing an engine swap in my 77 mgb.
> here is the scoop. new stock, these critters put out a huge 65 bhp with
> something just under
> 1800cc. big cast iron block and head, with awful simesed intake/exhaust
> ports.
> 
> with a better distributor, a downdraft Weber and the usual, mine is probably
> a little healthier.
> and when I finish my efi project, it'll get better yet.
> 
> however it has occurred to me that a later model 4cyl might be a real idea,
> (and I might get a better efi in the bargain).
> 
> lots of people seem to be happy with putting in the 215 cu alum. rover v8,
> or the '63 Buick v8.
> and while I think everyone should have a v8 on an engine stand in their
> garage, and I feel guilty not having one, I am not sure I can justify the
> expense of putting a v8 in the mgb, (new rear, new trans, some fairly hard
> to find parts and lots of time.
> 
> so I am trying to think of hot 4cyl engine/5 speed trans combos. I have
> heard a lot about
> the turbo fuego engine in the Renaults. who does better than a cast iron 65
> bhp engine and 4 speed trans ? , I thought about a BMW 320i engine/trans.
> 
> any ideas ??
> 
> thanks, Ted Stowe
Ford V6 fits nice. Brookland Automotive Components in Kitchener Ont
built several specials - with Ford V6, and I think also Toyota power
plants. Also Ford 4cyl if I remember correctly.(Formula 2000 style
engine)