Registry: 1956 MG MGA 1500

Duncan Cowen's 1956 MG MGA 1500

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Tub repair for GT32, July 2007
On Spring Thaw 2010, first drive with the V6!

Friday, April 29th 2010 she moved under her own power for the first time with the V6, to begin a 1400km shakedown cruise!

As of mid October 2010, she has just over 4000kms on the new drive train. Minor teething issues have required a new O2 sensor, a washer under the tranny mount, sealing two vacuum leaks, and the original throttle cable is a bit sticky.

Vehicle Information

Owner:

Duncan Cowen [Duncan]

Location:

Delta, Vancouver, Canada

Status:

Running

VIN:

HDE4311094

Model Year:

1956

Original Colour:

Tyrolite Green with Grey

Current Colour:

Banner Red with Red and Black

Odometer:

280,000 miles

Engine Type:

3.4l 60* V6

Transmission:

V8 Camaro T5

Last Updated:

2012-05-31 16:43:53

Member Comments on Registry: 1956 MG MGA 1500 ↵

2012-10-21 01:39:55 # 7881

Comment by Darian Henderson

Hi Duncan,

Did you use a kit for your MGA installation? How hard was it to do?

My email is darianhenderson@gmail.com if you prefer that.

Thanks,

Darian

2012-10-21 20:07:57 # 7895

Comment by Duncan Cowen

No, I'm not sure if a kit exists for the MGA. It was hard in some ways, not in others! Harder than an MGB conversion to be sure, because the engine compartment is smaller on the MGA. For example, the MGB has more vertical room than an MGA, especially if we're talking about an earl, "flat bonnet" example like mine! In addition, the MGA has the "goal post" frame members arcing diagonally up and back through the area often occupied by headers! So, a 60* engine seems nearly a must (I'd prefer not to cut those frame members). Otherwise, I bet it was not more or less difficult than an MGB conversion - except that my floorboards and tunnel come out, which make fitting the tranny and creating the exhaust somewhat easier!
Check out these "compilation threads" where I've answered questions about how I did it in the MGA:
http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?40,1920195,1920961#msg-1920961
Hope that helps,
Duncan

2012-10-22 06:04:06 # 7901

Comment by Darian Henderson

Thanks. I really think you did a good job.

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2012-05-31 16:43:53

Changes from 2010-09-22 22:00:15 to previous 2010-09-16 16:45:56: Vin CANTREMEMBER → HDE4311094; Colour Banner Red → Banner Red with Red and Black

Changes from 2010-05-06 20:44:09 to previous 2008-01-18 09:29:55: Engine Type 1.8l 5 Main B → 3.4l 60* V6; Trans Type 4 Sync with Overdrive → V8 Camaro T5

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Date	Owner ID	Notes
Jul 1, 1992	Duncan Cowen	Added to Registry (ID 4093)

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