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Technical Information (MGA 1)


1957 "CARRERA" MGA

Last Modified - 3/25/97

Engine Specifications

 

Block

MGB 1822cc

   

Compression Ratio

10:1

Max BHP

120 @ 5,500 rpm

Max Torque

126 @ 3,500 rpm

Camshaft

225 @ 050" lobe lift (Elgin Cams)

Roller Rockers

1.55:1 (Nitrided Rocker Shaft)

Net Value Lift

420"

Pushrods

Tubular chrome moly

Cam Lifters

Modified

Piston

(Custom forged JE pistons (+020" oversize)

   

Cylinder Head(18V 72-74)

Modified with 1.625" inlet 1.345 exhaust

 

Rimflow valves and anti-seize manganese

 

bronze valve guides

 

Press fit (pin type) connecting rods,

 

lightened, modified, shotpeened, balanced.

   

Crankshaft

Cross drilled, nitrided, and balanced

   

Oil Pump

Modified for higher output

   

Oil Pan

Original capacity, baffled and modified with

 

two drain back hoses which are connected to

 

modified side plate covers. This allows

 

additional oil drainage from this area which

 

is essential at high engine RPM.

   

Clutch

Heavy duty clutch cover, clutch disc, throw-

 

out bearing

   

Flywheel

Stock 12" flywheel machined, lightened to 18lbs

 

and balanced

   

Balancing

All engine components balanced i.e. pistons,

 

conrods, crankshaft, flywheel/clutch assembly &

 

crankshaft pulley.

   

Transmission

All synchromesh overdrive transmission.

   

Brakes

Dual brake master cylinder (68-74 MGB).

 

MGB front brake calipers, brake discs

 

(directional grooved) with British Automotive's

 

designed Custom Carbon KEVLAR brake pads (35%

 

more pad area)

 

Stock Rear System

 

Front & Rear Stainless Steel Brake Hoses

   

Suspension

Front suspension converted to MGB setup with

 

upgraded front coil springs, uprated shock

 

absorbers and modified tie rods.

 

5/8" anti-sway bar (front)

 

Stock rear suspension with uprated shock

 

valves.

   

Electrical

Lucas 45 AMP output Alternator. Single 12 volt

 

battery

 

Pre engage starter motor

   

Ignition System

Stock points type distributor with modified

 

advance curve.

 

MSD Ignition System with Rev. control limiter

 

Lucas Sports Ignition Coil and high tension

 

leads

   

Fuel System

Mikuni 44 PHH Carb, short intake manifold and

 

Ramflow 600 Series Air Filter

 

Twin fuel pumps with override switch via full

 

pressure gauge

 

Stock MGA Gas Tank

 

Fuel requirements 87 RON unleaded with 104

 

octane boost

 

Air fuel ratio gauge

   

Cooling System

Stock MGA Radiator modified for electric fan

 

thermo switch

 

Twin Lucas Electric Fan Motors with thermo

 

override switch

 

Pressurized expansion Tank System

 

Modified Circulation System for additional

 

coolant flow

   

Wheels

5-1/2Jx15 Dayton American Replica mags 185/70