4 cyl engine advice needed

[Howard, Randolph E]

Boy, I know what I would do.  A nice Toyota 4A-GE 16 valve unit out of a Corolla GTS would probably drop right in.  Comes with a very nice 5 spd trans too.  At 115-130hp stock your B rear axle could probably cope with it OK.  Lower gears would be more appropriate though as this motor likes RPM.  If you want something really wild you could get a Japan import 20 valve unit at 160-170hp.  Definitely would steer clear of German stuff as it is just too pricey to keep.  I am sure this conversion has been done before.  Try joining toymods group and posting a query on this.  Find toymods at:
http://www.toyota-mods.org/



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> From: 	Stowe, Ted-SEA[SMTP:StowT at PerkinsCoie.com]
> Reply To: 	diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Sent: 	Wednesday, February 17, 1999 3:10 PM
> To: 	'diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu'
> Subject: 	4 cyl engine advice needed
> 
> 
> 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
>