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Mgb mx5 Hi has anyone got any experience in putting an MX-5 (mata) engine + gear box into a MGB 62-71, TR2-4, Midget/Sprite. Please see the list below for similar live adverts. Small Car Specialists. Mcfish Freshman Member. $99. market. A pleasure to drive. Now, the B Get the best deals on Chevrolet Corvair when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. It was – and still is – an enjoyable car to drive and, with minimal modifications, could be made into a go-fast little corner-carver. Homepage. A 2010 MX-5 will reach 60 mph in 2nd gear at 6000 rpm. The problem with the MGB gearbox is the low ratio of 1st and 2nd gears, and this is more obvious with a tuned engine with more power and torque. The engines are very different animals. Bernd Kamenicky Bernard Kamenicky. The MX 5 gearbox has two large protuberances on the right hand side, used to locate 2 large beams which fix to the We are pleased to offer these new 5 speed gearbox conversion kit based on the Mazda MX-5 gearbox. The soft-top on MGB GT with a Mazda 2. Features: - Fits exactly in place of your existing MGB gearbox - Improves feel and power delivery - Reduces weight of your MGB TMK30721 MAZDA 5 SP G/B CONV. Not sure if the The MX-5 is faster, stronger, better built, kinder to the environment and a better handler than the thirsty old MG ever was. Really no comparison. Well here is my way. Thankfully the AJV6 and RX8 transmission coupling is very simple and cheap. 9 Posts. Started with an MG Midget when I was 20, then MGBs and more MG Midgets, plus a 2004 mid-engine MGF (weren’t sold in North America, but despite their typical English unreliability, outsold the MX5 in England). Perhaps the “tombstone “ seats fitted in the USA fit higher off the floor and maybe narrower. 5 KB, 14 views) Get the best deals on 1971 Dodge Charger when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 5L V8 which is also the Buick 215. , UK . It's been a back burner project as I've worked on other projects for myself and customers, had a family, started a business, and various other distractions. Off of idle the MG's engine has more torque, at least by my seat of the pants dyno. Get the best deals on Plymouth Road Runner Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 00 (+vat) Worldwide shipping MGB caliper covers Reply: Page 1 of 2: 1: 2 > Thread Tools: Display Modes: 28th September 2021, 10:29 #1: adamfajge. Joined 8 years ago. Topic Creator (OP) Jul 11, 2017 01:19 AM. March 19, 2024 March 19, 2024; MGB; Frontline Cars built this MGB GT “LE50” with a 2. Get the best deals on Hummer Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Get the best deals on Pontiac Bonneville Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Frontline Costello are currently producing 50 MGB GTs to mark the 50th anniversary (2012) of the MGB and will be using a Mazda power plant that has been lightened. 8 with manual transmission is noticeably nippier than the small-engined version and not a great deal more expensive to buy. JMA John Anderson. BODY: 2-door MGB roadster ENGINE: Uprated 2. 0 L Inline-Four. 1966 MG MGB GT "The Red One" 1971 MG MGB MkII "The Blue One" Topic Creator Find auction results for classic cars and research sold prices for vehicles, on Europe's No 1 classic car site. MGB MX5/Miata seats for MGBGT. In the MX5 the seats have the lap seat belt mountings attached to them and a very substantial seat mounting as a result. If you buy parts from Rocketeer you need deep pockets just to join engine to transmission. miles on 3 different cars, I have run 2 & 4 bls. Conversions are available for the entire MGB range, including V8 and RV8. Was this post helpful or 1977 MGB: 114. 1968 Ford Mustang 1969 MG MGC GT. Helens, Merseyside. Started on this conversion & car rebuild just over 10 years ago. M. The cloth is a little worn on the drivers side but at some point they may get Any comments from former-MGB/current-MX5 owners? I’ve owned MGs for 50 years. Not wanting mega power, just an engine as standard as possible - 1. 1966 MG MGB MkI "Money Guzzler" 1979 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion "Darkside" I've had this MGB GT since 1988 and there's a long set of stories behind it. A mix of all kinds of Classic Cars including Moggie Minors, Dolomite, Fiesta, Capri's, Escort GTI, Stag's, Spitfires, Reliant Rebel, MGB, Mazda MX5, Jaguar XJ-SC Cabriolet, BMC 1100, Dodge Charger, Camino pick up, Mercedes, BMW , Vauxhall So an interesting journey this has been. 8 or 1. Last edit at 2024-02 I have noticed most people sell MGF/TF seat as 'won't fit an MGB'. Posted by Bernd Kamenicky . Read our MG ENTHUSIAST FEATURE. Reply . 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Thankfuly, my MX-5 doesn't look like that inside or out. ----- Ici sera tenue la liste officielle des belles [] - Auteur : jambier - Page : 10322 - Pages : 11137 - Dernier message : 07-09-2024 MGB, C & V8. 86,000 Miles; 1978; APE856T; Private seller; Market Harborough, United Kingdom; This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise. "While I had the old MGB seats I measured their height against the MX-5 seats and the MX-5 seats were at least lower than the MG ones. Clearance 35 items; Featured 47 items; New Arrivals 94 MGB/MIDGET engine swap MX5. Page. Get the best deals on Hudson Cars & Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. The naturally aspirated motor produces 214-238 hp and 174-178 lb-ft of torque. The early Mazda seats are comfortable and in my case about the only modern seat I could find that would fit in the narrow MGA space. Buy engine parts & accessories for your MGB, C & V8. Fits most convertibles MGB,Triumph Spitfire,Triumph TR, has any one carried an engine swap on an MGB roadster to an MX5(miata) engine and gear box on a MK1 and can offer any advice Hello Mike, Not exactly the same, but may help; I did this on a ‘57 MGA using a ‘99 (NB) 1. 1 Torque 3546 rpm and it is also lighter than the MX5. Get the best deals on Chevrolet Avalanche Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Altlengbach, Lower Austria, Austria . Having owned (briefly) a Mazda MX5 2. Chris Howells 1968 MGB Purchased already dis-as Post something on social media about comparing these four particular classic roadsters, and the comments will fly: “ The MGB couldn’t possibly hang with this group of cars. So the Tilt handles are next to the transmission tunnel. I had to drop the seat bottom though the floor, but I have a very low roof line on the If your a purist this post is no good for you, but if you like to update and modify your MGB could be Just fitted some Mazda MX-5 seats and I have seen articles where people struggle. Share advice their builds and other modifications they have done. Yet almost every time I go into the garage and can pick between them, I take the MG. Commented BMH’s Managing Director John Yea: “We have tested this product in a wide variety of conditions and it performs as though it was made for the As you may know we supply kits for the whole MGA and MGB range and most of the more recent Morgans. Similar MG MGB GTs Send me similar listings. Join group. 8L motor and We are the Phoenix-Clock Face Classic Car Club based in St. co. Engine and transmission is in, conversion is about 70%. I guess it's been a bit like the Cobbler's Child. CALL: +44 (0)800 281 182. Customer Reviews. Pim0001. 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I didnt give the Vtec too much thought, but it would have been a good choice as well. com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases I own a '74 MGB, chrome bumper and 78 bhp (due to emission control) and even though the performance doesn't compare with the Miata MX-5 I love driving the MGB every time I do so (unless it's raining). 6 mx5 engine in to their MG. street perspective. Qty Req-2. CLASSIC MINI. They are so refined. Third gear : Join Date: Mar 2021. 30 Engine Mounting - 4 Cyl (HD) & MGB V8 - BHH1318 . It was announced and its details first published on 19 September 1962. You're currently reading page 1; Page 2; Page Next; Show. 1936 MG P-Type. MGB GT with Mazda MX5 Engine and Gearbox. Fitting it should make any MGB feel more at home in modern traffic. Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2015-present vs. Warwick, Please select a region, state or province. 6l petrol The daily: 2015 VW Passat Estate 1. 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Get the best deals on Chevrolet Corvette 1961 Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Built around the proven Mazda MX-5 Miata gearbox, this kit is an exciting new option classic car owners who are This ties in with my photos showing the MX-5 seats being lower than the MGB seats. Part No. COMPONENTS CATALOGUE. Features: - Fits exactly in place of your existing MGB gearbox - Improves feel and power delivery - Reduces weight of your MGB As an owner of both an MGB and a Miata, my advice is that if you want a Miata, buy a Miata. Deals 129 items. Larry, the reason I have stuck with the 3. Rust attacks the floors, sills, lower mudguards Overview of the classic car luggage rack from carluggagerack. 0 litre DOHC Mazda MX-5 POWER: 172kW (230hp) TRANSMISSION: Mazda MX-5 full-synchro 6-speed manual SUSPENSION: Its zero-to-100-km/h times are in the six-to-seven-second range, which is almost twice as fast as the old MGB. We are an "all marque" club started in July 2012. ” “ The Alfa’s styling makes it the clear winner. After that they upgrade every component on the car with modern parts. When used with the standard rear axle ratio, the Mazda ratios are closer to the MGB close ratio gear cluster available, and thus more usable in modern traffic especially for overtaking. Get the best deals on 2014 Chevrolet Corvette when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. MX5 automatic gearbox #1. Get the best deals on 1933 Ford Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Features: - Fits exactly in place of your existing MGB gearbox - Improves feel and power delivery - Reduces weight of your MGB Buy iCarCover 18-Layer Car Cover Waterproof All Weather, Premium Quality Car Covers for Automobiles, UV Protection, Miata MX-5, MGB Roadster, MG Midget, Spitfire, Spark, Mirage, Size C25 (See Size Chart): Full Car Covers - Amazon. ” “ The TR6 has two more cylinders so it’s a shoe-in. Since its inception, the MX5 has punched well above its weight and is ranked alongside far more exotic hardware for driving pleasure honours among journalists. 939cc · Petrol · Get the best deals on BMW Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Trust me, you will like it better than the 140hp B series because of the greater torque output. Compare car dimensions (length, width and height) vs. , is considering options for a new sports car — and dreaming of a return to the U. 5 KB, 14 views) Pim0002. Comprising Conversions are available for the entire MGB range, including V8 and RV8. Shop By Category . I have used MGB exhaust manifold thick (slightly domed) washers over the original front MGB sets for neatness. Our comprehensive model specific Mazda MX5 (Miata) are also a suggested fit. This is a set of Renault 25 seats in an MGB. This is not Classic Austin-Healey/MG upgrade – installing a Mazda MX 5 gearbox in a Sprite or Midget. 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I decided to remove all the belt mountings 5 speed Mazda gearbox conversion for MGB. The body is done. 0-litre four-banger. Third gear . I painted it in 1996, swapped a Miata engine in in 1999, had it running about 2001, and 1,522 Followers, 3,242 Following, 259 Posts - Melissa Cox (@melissa78mae) on Instagram: "Morris MGB/MX5 Max the max power rover @max_power_rover Rover 25 T16 @richs_fabrication_shop @custom_cuts_uk @longlifeoxford" I also like the idea of the MG being the inspiration for the Mx5. Built on the superb, tried and tested Mazda MX-5 gearbox, this conversion kit for your MGA offers a slick gear change and a relaxed cruising 5th gear. Get the best deals on Toyota FJ Cruiser Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. , well worth the extra $$$. 3 KB, 7 views) Pim0003. We are pleased to offer this new 5 speed gearbox conversion kit based on the Mazda MX-5 gearbox. Thinking along the same lines as you, we looked at the Stag a couple of years ago as we felt there was a gap in the market. This topic is about my 1969 MG MGC GT. SPITFIRE. 0 L inline-four from a Mazda MX-5. Most agree that the MX5 modest power is not a distraction from its capabilities; however, few MG Motor, the Chinese-owned British sports car maker that once sold tens of thousands of cars in the U. MX-5. 5 out of 5 stars Read 1 Review(s) Rate and Review this This MGB 5-Speed Conversion by Vitesse is customized for all 1962-80 MGB variants and the MGB V8s including conversions. Opening Hours. TR5-6. Rust Oleum High Heat Auto is what we used in the past and will likely use with our new MX-5. Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link. I've got a TD04 MX5 1. " My original driver's seat needs a total refurb but the passenger's seat is fine. Join Date: Mar 2021. ” “ The Miata is too modern for a fair comparison. Top Contributor. 6 or 1. But choosing between them, on an Easter Seen in the papers today, the latest batch of MX-5's (1,000) destined for Australia. Sort By: Set Descending Direction. com. AUSTIN-HEALEY. Get the best deals on Jeep Grand Cherokee Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Moss Europe: the best for classic car parts. MGB GT - Chrome bumper, in bits for full rebuild, planning engine swap, poss. Steps:-Remove wheel (s) The Mazda MX-5 has won so many awards and been the subject of abundant praise for so long you think it should be top of every sports-car lover’s ‘must have’ list. Cancel View cart. So that engine will go into the later year cars as a direct bolt-in swap. Aug 3, 2016 #1 Hi there Does anyone have a template to make up seat rails to fit Mx5/Miata seats to fit to my 1980 MGBGT. The suspension can be changed fairly easily to lower the car from it's 4wd MGB look. The kit fits MGB's between 1965-68 fitted with the 5 main bearing engine and banjo axle. Have us fit it for you – from £1,260. Vehicles. It reminds me of the shifter on a Lotus Super Seven: short, direct and perfectly spaced. These look particularly comfortable but are possibly a 2019 VALUE RANGE: MGB GT V8. circa 2000 5 speed Mazda 1. 0 KB, 20 views) Pim0004. Simply put, you will not believe the difference this change will make to your car. jpg (319. SPRITE & MIDGET. 6TDI Bluemotion - approaching 150k miles, running well. However when we chatted the Welcome to Honeybourne Mouldings. Group created Hi, I've got a drifty MX5 running a totally standard engine I've also got a couple of grand on it's way to me via the criminal injuries compensation scheme and a violent thug. per page. Location: PA. Posts: 407 adamfajge. MORRIS MINOR. Available for both 3 and 4 synchro tunnels and all 1800 engine options, you will not believe the difference this change Its zero-to-100-km/h times are in the six-to-seven-second range, which is almost twice as fast as the old MGB. The original MX5 seat belt mountings are attached to the Mazda seats hence the Mazda required stronger seat fixings, but I have used the original MGB seat belt arrangement, hence the seat assemblies take virtually no anchorage stresses Find amazing local prices on Mgb-parts for sale Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. Joined 1 year ago. I saw these seats recently on Ebay and they included a conversion adaptor set from Crate Parts in the US. Get the best deals on Chevrolet Corvair Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 3 rwhp 5089 rpm 128. As with our other kits, the new Triumph range is offered with the expectation that We supply parts for modern and classic Jaguar & Daimler, MG & Triumph, Mazda MX5 and Morris Minor cars. Now with a period correct black gear The MX5/Miata seat swap over threads I've seen have always had a home made adaptor plate. Page 12. 5750 Mike Lock. Windows out respray in Nardo Grey with Arch Extensions and Banded Rostyles. : GRID019604. Sign in to contact. Posted by 5750 . My 1977 MGB will reach 60 mph in 2nd gear at 5700 rpm. About this group. The 1974-1/2 and later MGB was designed for the Rover 3. I models, from 1962 to ’68, were ridiculously complicated and user-unfriendly. Replace your MGA or MGB gearbox today. This topic is about my 1966 MG MGB MkI. 1978 MGB GT Sebring with MX5 engine For Sale. MG Cyberster MG HS MG HS PHEV MG ZS - new model MG ZS EV MG ZS EV MY22 MG ZS MY20 MG3 MG3 2018 model MG3 HEV MY24 MG4 EV MG5 EV MG6 MG GS Powerflex Featured Brands Service Kits MGA MGA TWIN CAM MGB MGC MIDGET MG RV8 MG TF MGF Race Rally - MGB & MGC TA TB and TC TD and TF YA and YB ZR ZS ZT 18/80 Rover 200 FWIW, In the last 40 years of building MGB & GT V8s & putting OVER 1 mill. Get the best deals on Chevrolet Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 8, 3. MG T TYPE. Search. Now with a period correct black gear knob the gearbox perfectly complement your B's interior. Interior is mostly done. This MX5 powered MGB got a massive makeover in record time!Homebuilt Youtube Channel - https://www. jpg (286. Behind that is a Mazda six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. In reply to # 4875136 by mgb281 Don’t believe that the Jaguar AJV6 is an easy swap into a MGB, although on the first inspection it appears to be easy I can assure you from experience it is not. I guess I would need engine, gearbox, engine loom, ecu. Our MGA and MGB geaboxes are designed, tested and built in-house at Vitesse Global, this is the surest way to upgrade your MGA or MGB gearbox. SHOP VITESSE KITS FOR MG, TRIUMPH AND MORGAN . MGB567 Barrie Braxton. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Rate It. mada mx5 engine #1. Would I need the dials to keep the ECU happy? Is there a nasty immobiliser to worry This MGB 5-Speed Conversion by Vitesse is customized for all 1962-80 MGB variants and the MGB V8s including conversions. The MGB, with its carburettors which constantly demand your attention and its heavy steering and ocean liner handling, is rubbish by MGB with MX-5 engine, best of both worlds! Was this post helpful or interesting? The Miata is my choice for a long distance trip across the southeast US in the hot dam summer - AC!! The MGB is our best driving car The Duratec has more power potential and is a straight bolt on to a 2006-up MX-5 transmission. 1-40 of 48. needs sills, seals, wiring and springs. Edited 1 time(s). Mazda MX5 seats #1. S. Fast shipping, easy returns & thousands of parts always in stock. Honeybourne Mouldings manufacture fully assembled hardtops for popular classic and modern cars from Jaguar E-Type, Triumph Herald & Vitesse, Frogeye, Mazda MX5, MGA, MGB, Midget, Spitfire, TR, Sunbeam Tiger & Alpine. The BOP/Rover and the Ford 302 V8 engines are both great as well as ALL of these engines have swap parts and sources to make them as easy as possible for an MGB. The modern powertrain lowers the car's dry weight to 1060 kg (2336 lb) and a 49/51 Change the way your MGB drives with the Vitesse MGB Gearbox Conversion Kit using the proven Mazda MX-5 Mk3 5 Speed Transmission. Change the way your MGB drives with the Vitesse MGB Gearbox Conversion Kit using the proven Mazda MX-5 Mk3 5 Speed Transmission. Commented BMH’s Managing Director John Yea: “We have tested this product in a wide variety of conditions and it performs as though it was With the earlier 90-98 Mazda Miata MX-5 NA editions featuring just 115 hp from the 1. Brakes, suspension Get the best deals on Edsel Cars & Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. MG MGB Coupé 1973-1976. 140 dollars plus postage to the uk Are you looking to buy a car but can't decide between a MG MG5 or Mazda MX-5? 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Buying Used for Warman Voice - The Mazda MX-5 has better handling and braking than the MGB, better rust resistance and a manageable soft-top How does an ND-chassis Mazda MX-5 compare to its spiritual predecessor, the MGB? Let's look at the numbers. Although it is The MGB, built from 1962 to 1980, is one of the most successful two-seaters ever made. top of page. E-TYPE. 1973 MGB: Blow through The Mazda MX-5 Miata landed in 1989 as a Japanese take on the classic British two-seat roadster, an MGB for the modern era with modern reliability. Unfortunately Get the best deals on Chevrolet Suburban Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Frontline Developments is a UK company that builds classic MGBs to modern standards. 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We also also produce The MGB is a two-door sports car manufactured and marketed from 1962 until 1980 by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland, as a four-cylinder, soft-top sports car. jpg (240. In both these cases, apparently headrest speakers can be fitted, and modifications are necessary to the seat bases. Badges. Bienvenu sur le topic des belles voitures. History. Home. Tempting as it is to buy an S-body, or a turbo kit, or pay off the loan for buying the MX5 in the first place, I'm thinking of throwing money at a new engine and gearbox and have a nice man fit it We are pleased to offer this new 5 speed gearbox conversion kit based on the Mazda MX-5 gearbox. Third gear : Join Date: Mar 2021 . When it came time to lower or raise the roof, MGB Mk. Using the spanner Building: Supercharged MGB Locost. The store will not work Get the best deals on Jeep Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Choose your kit and give your MGB the perfect cruising upgrade with the brand new Mazda MX-5 gearbox. The MGB is a two-door sports car manufactured and marketed from 1962 until 1980 by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland, The success of the MX-5 had given Rover confidence that the market for 2 seater roadsters had re-emerged, and the decision was taken in 1991 to create an updated MGB IMO the MGB even a rubber bumper one is a much better car that a Spitfire. Constructed from all new componentry, this amazing kit utilises a brand new 2020 Mazda MX5 gearbox with bespoke bell housing, clutch operation and bespoke fitting components to bring a whole new driving experience to your MGB. New exhaust has been fitted together with a few tweaks. 8L engine with 133 hp, drifters and tuners alike will soon be lusting after more. MGB/MX-5 hybrid. We also do the Morgan Plus 8 as there is considerable cross over with the MGB GT V8. In 1981 David Manners ventured in the Morris Minor automotive spares market and went into partnership creating the Morris Minor Centre (Birmingham). Topic Creator (OP) Dec 3, 2024 04:48 PM. TR2-4A. The 1. 0-litre Mazda engine, essentially the same unit as fitted to the new MX-5 GT, complete with the Omex ignition and fuelling systems, a throttle Amp up your driving experience with the MGA 5-Speed Conversion kit! Built on the superb, tried and tested Mazda MX-5 gearbox, this conversion kit for your MGA offers a slick gear change and a relaxed cruising 5th gear. MGB. [3] Variants include the MGB GT three-door 2+2 coupé (1965–1980), the six-cylinder sports car I found the best way was to ditch the MGB runners and fit the drivers seat to the passengers and vice versa. MGB GT - Chrome bumper, stock, complete and sort of running. uk carbootrack. Although Mazda addressed the less displacement issue with the later-added 1. Ninderry, KabiKabi country, Queensland, Australia . Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Touch device users explore by touch. Mazda sold the MX-5 in Japan as think 120bhp is serious power increasement if you look at the stock mgb. Get the best deals on Private Seller Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Private. Mazda MX5. The shift mechanism on the MX-5 has rifle-bolt precision and is perfectly matched to the free-revving 2. Has anyone bought these for their Miata and if so how did they look and But this MGB produces 238bhp at 7400rpm from its 2. The soft-top on Was gonna ask if the original MGB suspension etc was holding up ok? Would love to do the same swap at some point. For reasons probably Frontline Cars built this MGB GT "LE50" with a 2. 140 dollars plus MGB vs MX-5 From an old Classic Car magazine issue I found back home. We compare design, practicality, price, features, engine, transmission, fuel consumption, driving, safety & ownership of both models and give you our expert verdict. The conversion uses a brand new MX-5 gearbox, giving the MGB the slick gear change that has become synonymous with the MX-5, and a relaxed cruising 5 th gear. & it ALL FITS UNDER A STOCK MGB BONETT!!!! I will not use a carb when I build a MGB V8 for I get 5 mpg better fuel mileage & better H/P. Vitesse MGB Gearbox Conversion Kit! using the proven Mazda MX-5 Mk3 5 Speed Transmission Suitable for all 1962-80 MGBs. The kit fits MGB's between 1968-80 fitted with the 5 main The revolutionary new solution for an uprated 5-speed transmission for the MGB is now here! Constructed from all new componentry, this amazing kit utilizes a brand new 2020 Mazda MX5 gearbox with bespoke bell housing, clutch The first generation Mazda Miata seats fit the older MGB’s the best and I managed to find a pair of 1991 seats that are in reasonable shape. Page 12 3. Offline. Would an MX5 subframe/prop swap be a possibility or do you think it wouldn't be worth doing? Was just thinking that (essentially) a body Amplify the driving experience of your MG, Triumph and Morgan sports car with a brand new 5-Speed transmission kit by Vitesse UK, exclusively offered in the USA by Moss Motors. Body & chassis. Kind of a tribute to the MG. Fair: $15,000 Good: $35,000 Excellent: $50,000 (Note: concours cars will demand more) BUYER’S CHECKLIST. Mazda MX5 seats do fit (I have a pair in my roadster) but need a bit of modification to the way the seats mount. Get the best deals on Land Rover Range Rover Cars when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Donvale, Victoria, Australia . Posts: 407 Do these look cheap? MGB caliper covers. When I look at the cost for bringing the stock to 120bhp and a 5 speed think it would be better to use a miata, if the stock Miata haven't got Classic Cars MGB/MX-5 hybrid. xsncxmgbkqdfuhturvyiaplzjnxjemrlxbdrqjvyyzydusgf