s2000 powered B?

[Sway]

Hi Guys,

Had my BGT for just over a year now, with about 8k put on the clock in that time.

It's been well maintained, but has got to the point where I'm thinking of changing a few things...which got me thinking about what could fit in the engine bay..

Now thinking of buying a written off Honda S2000, take the engine, gearbox and slot them into the B, along with Hoyle IFS and IRS, S2000 hubs and brakes, and a custom propshaft. 220bhp, far better brakes, suspension and gearshift, whilst looking fairly standard. Perfect I think for the sort of driving I want it for (trackdays and fast road runs with more modern sportscars).

Of course, I'm working on a limited budget, so suppose my question is: how should I go about this? Should I strip the car, and get the parts/work done as and when I can afford it, or try and work out the full cost and save the cash to get it done in one (large) go?

Anyone got a rough idea of costs (excluding parts)
Pros/cons of each method?
Thoughts about the plans?

Thanks in advance..

Sam

[cerbielee]

Yikes that would be quick! I used to own a black s2000! lovely car with about the best engine i can think of! Why not fit it with the MGC bonnet for more room and meaner looks?
Good luck with it pal!

[Kermit power]

I remember reading an article about someone doing just this, except they put it into an A rather than a B! It was rather impressive!

[Beefmeister]

I do love the S2k engine, but for some reason i don't see the high-revving nature fitting with the MGB...

If i were you i'd be hunting for the E46 M3 engine. S54?

Amazing engine, gutsy, makes a superb noise, and is reliable too.

I think one of those would be bloody wonderful in a well restored B...

Edited by Beefmeister on Thursday 13th March 18:14

[Owen316]

The best Iv seen was the cosworth roadster.Looked totally standard, but had the full drivetrain and suspension froma sierra cosworth.Amazing conversion,the engine bay looks amazing. Iv got a few pictures if anyone would like to have a look? As for an s2000 engine, Id go for it! Id love to do an engine upgrade in my roadster, I wanted a written off evo, imagine a 450bhp AWD roadster!! But Iv been looking at my audi's engine recently(1.6 A4) I think it'd go in well, or possibly even getting a 1.8 turbo engine in there, thatd be a good one!Theres thousands of possibilities to wangle in a B, so throw what ever you want in there!Just make sure you get lots of pictures as you do so!