https://www.mgexp.com/member/flyinga40.623/ The Elva Experience: Carl Mclaughlin's Journal Elva Courier car sports car auto automobile classic vintage engine swap club forum registry register database fix repair restore restoration service GT convertible roadster 2+2 fastback coupe saloon hatchback for sale free classifieds store shop used library specs garage calendar event show racing performance tuning drag V6 V8 swap conversion en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:27:59 -0500 60 https://www.mgexp.com/journal/Carl-Mclaughlin.153/Compression.361/ autoshrine-elva-journal-361-0 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:26:03 -0500 <i><a href='https://www.mgexp.com/journal/Carl-Mclaughlin.153/Compression.361/'>Carl Mclaughlin's Journal</a></i> -- <br /><br /> I just had a compression test done on my 74 mgb 18v engine.it was 120--125lbs.Do these engines really have 175+ lbs of compression???.. Do i need to rejet the hif carbs after installing Kn filters???..If there is an expert on this 18v engine that i could talk to ,please leave me a phone number,that would be great..Thanks Carl <br /><br /> <i>Posted 2006-04-07 14:26:03 by Carl Mclaughlin</i> <br /><br />