Three Must Have Upgrades for the MGB

Today I install the three best upgrades for your MG MGB, I start with Moss Motors spin on oil filter conversion kit, then their alternator conversion, and finish with a Pertronix distributor.

This Week With Cars - Episode 0415
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[daveshongkongchinachannel]

Exactly how classics should be - upgrade for practical and reliability reasons but maintain all the key elements that make this car the classic it is.

[buckzxr]

I had a 72, british racing green, wire wheels, just like this one.What a great little car.

[paulhall]

Nothing sounds nicer than the B accelerating hard in second gear, nice work, Steve!

[theredcoat]

It’s funny how I’m watching this video and I did these same upgrades just over a long period of time. I also replaced the fuel pump, found a huge rock in the old one; this I did myself.

I had a ton of help also. My stepdad and his cousin were the knowledge. My MGB is a 77. She’s pretty beat. I also haven’t taken the best care.

Somehow end up with more bolts in my hand at the end of the project than with what I started with.

[stephenricketts]

Some very good upgrades which will also make the car more reliable too. These will also help with safety in modern traffic if for example you find yourself travelling in the dark your lights will be brighter as you mentioned Steve. Some good information in this video for anyone who wishes to do these upgrades so thank you Steve for filming this. 👍👍

[dbernius]

As a MG fan, always love seeing you work on the MG's in your videos. Have had 4 in my lifetime, 72B, 76 Midget, 66 MGB, and 78 MGB, always something with them, but still love them. Hope to get one again. My last 78 clutch went out and wasn't worth fixing with all the rust it had for me. The best was when I brought home the 66 B towing, and the banjo axle came out on 74 by Galesburg IL that was fun. I guess my fault for believing the it was secure as it should of been. Love your upgrades and useful information always. - Doug

[patrickhite]

I had the exact 73 not 66 MGB down to true spoke wheels & color...Loved that car..Also had two M.G. migets back in the 70s thu late 80s..I could drive from Nashville to Daytona for $22 bucks & 2 quarts of oil.

[gregmooradian]

Great iformation! I appreciate that you're always willing to share. Many enthusiasts that convert to spin-on oil filters have complained about the adapter coming loose. A great point you made about folding the tab washer.

[benkanobe]

You are THE best at this stuff. Thank you for another fantastic YT. I like that you preserve the car so it can go back if someone ever wanted to. For me, the MGB/MGBGT is the best Sports Car for the money and there are tons to choose from. With just few upgrades like you have shown and new factory fuel pump you can drive one Coast to Coast and back without a care in the world. B's are road worthy and affordable!

[mgbchuck]

Nice Video, I went with 3 more aggressive upgrades for my '64 "B"---custom full chassis, custom suspension (tubular A-arms/coilovers, 4-link/coilovers), 400hp SBC, it works for me

[lloydgreen]

Thanks Once Again Steve. You've got the Best English car How To videos on the the tube.

[stuwhite]

Mine is a later model B so already has a spin off filter & alternator. The best mods for later Bs are lower it, fit a 3/4" front ARB and get rid of the rear ARB. Handles much better.

[Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Great to see you climbing to 100K subscribers. Well deserved

[briand]

Very nice! Well done. I'm getting ready to re-install the rebuilt engine into my rubber bumper MGB. It's been a while since I removed the ignition and this is a good refresher on distributor positioning and timing.

[parrotraiser]

"At this point, the oil, which will be all over you..". Lol, the voice of experience.

[MGBDCM]

Iv'e been driving, autoxing/racing LBC's since 1964... Love your videos. Byt he way, I have a '82 Porsche 924 TURBO that is looking for a new Two MGB"
s and a '59 Bug Eye are plenty

[drjohn]

Interesting upgrades.. been around for over 15 years. Try a supercharger kit, or a crossflow ported aluminum head with twin 40 DCOE Webers... or a stageIII head, free flow exhaust... all unleash power from the B Series 1800 engine. How about the back end with a limited slip diff, panard rod.. disc brakes all round, 5 speed gearbox, front full suspension upgrade... the list goes on and on. I've embodied your suggestions, plus all those I've listed on numerous MGB's and MGA's... you can accomplish a lot of great upgrades on this classic before considering full engine swap.. Thanks for your great vids keep it up 👍

[ProjectFairmont]

Nice work, and video quality. Simple dizzy install, I deal with SBF/BBF units that give anxious moments….

[redbank]

Finally a proper video. It was really good too. Nice upgrades 👍

[MGB-learning]

Another Outstanding video and presentation.
That is a Keeper MGB to keep in your collection.