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Another 20 horsepower #1
Boatin John Kinnane Caringbah, Sydney, Australia 1964 MG MGB MkI 1979 MG MGB MkIII "Molly" 2006 Volkswagen T5 2.5 Turbo Diesel "Graf Zepplin"	Posted: February 28, 2012 02:55AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 930

Just painted the radiator cap chrome. Looks Great. Have to add at least 20 hp

Regards

John Kinnane

'Molly' '79 Tourer

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #2
chrisv chris vine Gawler , Adelaide, Australia 1979 MG MGB	Posted: February 28, 2012 04:02AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 383

Would that be improved airflow over the cap?

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #3
MGB567 Barrie Braxton Sunshine Coast, Australia 1966 MG MGB MkI "Money Guzzler"	Posted: February 28, 2012 04:52AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 5,292

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290664316688&clk_rvr_id=319365660946

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290664316698&clk_rvr_id=319369334429#ht_3326wt_1037

You didn't say which car but either of these would have doubled your result spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67 owned since 3/77. Undergoing nut and bolt restoration. Tartan Red (now). 18GB +40 balanced with almost all new internals. Peter Burgess big valve fast road head. Piper 285. TT exhaust. ARP everywhere. 123 ign. Needham 4synchro c/r box. Stock rebuilt/replaced suspension. Superpro bushes. New brakes all round including all pipes in SS flex. Interior redone. CAMS approved roll bar and side bars. Lots more. Hybrid of o/e and show/fast road car. Not for sale - it's my toy!

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #4
yonbear Andy Mathers Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1972 MG MGB MkII "Bee2 (B2)"	Posted: February 28, 2012 04:54AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 398

Now why didnt I think of that?!

Andy

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #5
Denny B. Denny Brodbeck Miami, FL, USA 1971 MG MGB	Posted: February 28, 2012 06:18AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 920

In reply to # 1997033 by MGB567 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290664316688&clk_rvr_id=319365660946

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290664316698&clk_rvr_id=319369334429#ht_3326wt_1037

You didn't say which car but either of these would have doubled your result spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

Look at the name of the "Sellers Store" on those Ebay listings.... eye popping smiley

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #6
rundjk David Kinsey Virginia Beach, USA 1980 MG MGB "Runaway"	Posted: February 28, 2012 06:51AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 1,476

I'd say 25 when you factor in the braided overflow hose. Oh yeah.

David J. Kinsey
Virginia Beach
Tidewater MG Classics
1980 MGB "Runaway"

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #7
Trojan1948 Ken Finn Tullibody, Scotland, United Kingdom 1972 MG MGB GT "Bertie"	Posted: February 28, 2012 06:54AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 98

Does that mean my 72 Gt can't have this power upgrade ? Seems cars between 67 and 77 aren't listed. Most disappointed !

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #8
MGB567 Barrie Braxton Sunshine Coast, Australia 1966 MG MGB MkI "Money Guzzler"	Posted: February 28, 2012 07:10AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 5,292

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290664316690&clk_rvr_id=319381899030

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290664316693&clk_rvr_id=319382992704#ht_3233wt_1037

Nup there's free (well almost) horsepower for all Bs! - crazy huh

CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67 owned since 3/77. Undergoing nut and bolt restoration. Tartan Red (now). 18GB +40 balanced with almost all new internals. Peter Burgess big valve fast road head. Piper 285. TT exhaust. ARP everywhere. 123 ign. Needham 4synchro c/r box. Stock rebuilt/replaced suspension. Superpro bushes. New brakes all round including all pipes in SS flex. Interior redone. CAMS approved roll bar and side bars. Lots more. Hybrid of o/e and show/fast road car. Not for sale - it's my toy!

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #9
grn78rd Jon Clark Clemmons, NC, USA 1978 MG MGB 1978 MG MGB	Posted: February 28, 2012 07:51AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,038

If you strip and polish the brass tank, you get another 10 hp out of it. Enjoy

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #10
roland Roland Gotzke Alberta, Canada 1986 Jaguar XJ-SC "Kitty"	Posted: February 28, 2012 08:15AM Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 1,934

Wow! That's some very serious radiage you've got going on there... drool drool... So, have ya tapped it out to the limit yet?? Looks like it'll go pretty fast.

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #11
DOUG1977 DOUG FORTNER CARTERSVILLE, GA., USA 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlas "RUBY" 1977 MG MGB "GRACIE" 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD	Posted: February 28, 2012 10:02AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 499

In reply to # 1997093 by grn78rd If you strip and polish the brass tank, you get another 10 hp out of it. Enjoy

And it works. How do I know?

Doug 1977 MGB

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #12
rdmgb77 Robert Davidson Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: February 28, 2012 10:17AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 885

Swimmers shave their heads for extra speed................just a thought.

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #13
spikemichael Michael Caputo Athol, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB "Freebie" 1976 MG MGB "B-4" 1979 MG MGB "MegaBeanie" 1989 Suzuki Intruder 800 → more	Posted: February 28, 2012 12:47PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,748

Ah you are all washed up guys it says right on the cap 13 pounds, that's torque not Horse Power

Trading for the 15 pound cap adds a fast 2 pounds of torque.

Michael J. Caputo
'79 RBB and '73 CBB owner with extensive experience in 12v Audio System design and installation.
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Re: Another 20 horsepower #14
jjgerding jay gerding Spring Hill, Florida, USA	Posted: February 28, 2012 01:51PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,046

Seems to me that there was once a Nascar driver who wiped his car down with talcum powder before every race . Claimed it gave him an extra couple of miles per hour top speed.

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #15
Boatin John Kinnane Caringbah, Sydney, Australia 1964 MG MGB MkI 1979 MG MGB MkIII "Molly" 2006 Volkswagen T5 2.5 Turbo Diesel "Graf Zepplin"	Posted: February 28, 2012 04:36PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 930

Jon, I think you may have something there, I'll repaint the overflow tank RED and lower it 2" coz Red ones go faster and lowering it should help the cornering immensely.

Regards

John Kinnane

'Molly' '79 Tourer

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #16
grn78rd Jon Clark Clemmons, NC, USA 1978 MG MGB 1978 MG MGB	Posted: February 28, 2012 05:41PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,038

Perfect! I too have room to lower it. I can't wait to feel the new found power and handling!

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #17
wkarhan Wade Karhan Orrville OH, USA 1966 Ford Mustang 1967 Ford Mustang 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE)	Posted: February 28, 2012 07:41PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 656

In reply to # 1997360 by jjgerding Seems to me that there was once a Nascar driver who wiped his car down with talcum powder before every race . Claimed it gave him an extra couple of miles per hour top speed.

So the dust on mine will help me go faster?
oh, wait. I haven't wiped it down in.....forever.

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #18
yonbear Andy Mathers Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1972 MG MGB MkII "Bee2 (B2)"	Posted: February 28, 2012 11:47PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 398

Actually, I was thinking of laying the oil cooler down horizontally so it doesn't create so much drag! That should be good for another couple of miles per hour as well as improved consumption! eye rolling smiley

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Re: Another 20 horsepower #19
Ogre1 Allan Ogilvie Melbourne Victoria, Australia 1977 MG MGB "Greenb"	Posted: February 29, 2012 12:01AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,332

I have a stainless radiator cap, lucas sport coil and red ignition wires. I must be getting at least 30 hp. grinning smiley

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