Only reason I know of using aluminum connecting rods is in the racing field. The good ones are made from billet aluminum cold extruded under 2000+ tons of pressure and cryogenic treated. There stronger than steel rods and can take more punishment in terms of very high RPMs and high cylinder pressures. They can also be of a titanium compound and you can also get them ceramic coated to shed off oil ...
I am scared. Aluminum is just not strong enough. These rods are connected to pistons that have a lot of ground to cover during each revolution, pistons that have to go quite fast to reach the top of the stroke, then reverse direction and go back down to the bottom of the stroke in each revolution. Glad you found them before one broke, poked through the block and found you. -David
The MGA is a fantastic car, I can't state that enough. They are fun to work on, fun to restore and run like a scared rabbit,they GO! I restored one in 1987 and had a lot of fun doing it. The North American MGA Register (NAMGAR) is a fantastic group. -David
There are lots of good MGA's around. My brother works on them and I will pass on his advice. "Buy the best car you can already restored, and drive the thing"
It is not only cheaper in the long run, but you can spend your time enjoying the drive.
Thanks Bud for all your hard work. This is what I have to work with. As you can see the opening by the PO was way too big at the top, hence the repair.
I find it fitting that it was from this site that I found and bought this car in 2002. It has been a joy to own and drive. I've met wonderful people along the way, and enjoyed meeting strangers as they admired the car.
Alas, family changes mean it is time to sell. I'll post pics later, or email me directly.
This is a 1967, in wonderful shape. It has run like a top since day one...
Complete car,possible project, maybe only good for spares. On SORN since 2004. Free to anyone to collect, rather than just scrap it. Good set of Montego lattice alloys. Phone any time day/evening or email for more details.
To offer is a set of 19 " wheels, for the MGTC. They are chrome, but are faded with minor surface rust from sitting. Sandblast and paint will have them looking factory new. Moss Motors and other venders sells for over $500.00"per wheel" Price for the set of five is $700.00 or best offer. Send e-mail if interested.....
This project started with a complete running MG Midget. I still have all parts except engine and trans. and it has a clear Nebraska title.
Front Suspension The new custom front suspension was professionally engineered and is complete it consists of: New Wilwood's tall spindles New Heidt's Superide II narrowed tubular upper ...
Good driver, good looking. Matching numbers. Everything works. Includes top, side curtains, luggage rack. lots of extra parts and manuals including SU Carb set. New speedometer and tach. Selling due to my health. $22,500
Take a vacation to Kauai or email me and I will send photos. kauaibillm@gmail.com
2005 (55) MG TF 1.8 (135 BHP) IN SILVER...VERY NICE SPRING/SUMMER VEHICLE...COMES WITH ALLOY WHEELS,ALARM,IMMOBILISER,RCL,ELECTRIC WINDOWS,ELECTRIC MIRRORS,PAS,REVERSE PARKING AID CAMERA FITTED TO REAR VIEW MIRROR....NEW BATTERY 3 MONTHS AGO...M.O.T OCTOBER 2012/TAX 05 2012 ,THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ALL HEADGASKET,CAMBELT WATER PUMP REPLACED LESS THAN 12 MONTHS AGO WITH RECEIPTS AND HAS NOT DONE MANY ...
Buying a cheap car can be very easy these days. If you are a new young driver and looking for a bargain then visiting a second hand car website would be the most efficient option.
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