MG T-Bar Quiz

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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71293
Well done MG mad, yes this question was about the difference between the 118 (120) and 134 (135) 1.8 non VVC engines fitted to the F/ TF

They are the same engine but with different cams

118bhp
Inlet: opens 12º BTDC, closes 52º ABDC; lift 8.8mm
Exhaust: opens 52º BBDC, closes 12ºATDC; lift 8.8mm
Valve open duration: 244º

134bhp
Inlet: opens 11º BTDC, closes 61º ABDC; lift 9.5mm
Exhaust: opens 51º BBDC, closes 21ºATDC; lift 9.5mm
Valve open duration: 252º

So the valves remain open longer, with a larger lift, which results in the engine breathing better and the production of that extra 16bhp

We need a question from you or you score no points from now on just for giving an answer and doing a runner :slapme:

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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71300

PQD44 wrote: Well done MG mad, yes this question was about the difference between the 118 (120) and 134 (135) 1.8 non VVC engines fitted to the F/ TF......

...We need a question from you or you score no points from now on just for giving an answer and doing a runner :slapme:


Fair enough :) I'm at work today so have time ;)

Righto, link these two images to an MG

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96 MGF 1.8i: Project Rally Car
98 MGF Abingdon" 285H cams, modded head etc
87 MG Metro: 1440cc fast road car
88 MG Metro Turbo
70 MG Midget: 1.9L VVC + supercharger + RWD = YEEHAA!
72 MGBGT: Project Speed 6 MGB
05 MG ZT-T 260: wife's sensible car
01 MG ZS 180: LHD, for driving around Germany in

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Replied by John and Sue on topic Re: MG T-Bar Quiz

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71337
Roaring Raindrop,

nickname of a 1500cc class car the EX181, driven by none other than Sterling Moss, achieved 245.64 mph in 1957, 50 mph faster than he had ever driven in his life. Two years later the car, driven by Phil Hill, reached 254.91mph, making the EX181 the fastest ever M.G. - a record which still stands today.

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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71344

John and Sue wrote: Roaring Raindrop,

nickname of a 1500cc class car the EX181, driven by none other than Sterling Moss, achieved 245.64 mph in 1957, 50 mph faster than he had ever driven in his life. Two years later the car, driven by Phil Hill, reached 254.91mph, making the EX181 the fastest ever M.G. - a record which still stands today.


Yep, spot on. Over to you John.

Just to add, Stirling Moss' 1km and 1mile world records set in 1957 still stand today for the 1100-1500cc class, as do Phil Hill's similar records for the 1500-2000cc class set in '59.

96 MGF 1.8i: Project Rally Car
98 MGF Abingdon" 285H cams, modded head etc
87 MG Metro: 1440cc fast road car
88 MG Metro Turbo
70 MG Midget: 1.9L VVC + supercharger + RWD = YEEHAA!
72 MGBGT: Project Speed 6 MGB
05 MG ZT-T 260: wife's sensible car
01 MG ZS 180: LHD, for driving around Germany in

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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71348
OK, a quick one!





Missing car?

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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71377

PQD44 wrote: That dodgy looking character in the fluorescent bib is ..... err John, no not John, Oooooo what's his name..... the one they avoid .......Chris , yes Chris somebody or other. Anyway that's unimportant :P


Git ;) Heh the dodgy character in the bib was me.
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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71387
I reckon I'm barking up the wrong tree or have missed an obvious Mercedes link somewhere :-?

The only link I can find between the Ferrari 250 GT California and MG is that in the 1986 hit film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, three replica 250 GT's were constructed for use in the film and used parts from the MGB, including boot and rear lights. Apparently one was auctioned in the UK in April 2010 and went for £20,000

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Replied by John and Sue on topic Re: MG T-Bar Quiz

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71442
You are right about the film, well done! I don't doubt your MG link re MGB but not the one I was after.
Clue: what was in FB's dads garage?

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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71459
:( Having never seen the film I am slightly disadvantaged, but I have managed to find a still from the the film





There is some uncertainty about the exact model but I believe it is a MG J2 Midget.



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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Re: MG T-Bar Quiz

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71460
You're all mistaken!











It was Ferris Bueller's friend's dad's garage.

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Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71461
:lol: Thank you David..... :rant: when you're ready to set a question feel free to answer a question :P

Here is a MG F1 Magna from the same era



Very similar but the J2 has a bar running across the radiator to which the headlights are mounted where as the F1 does not.

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Replied by John and Sue on topic Re: MG T-Bar Quiz

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #71468
My research showed, apologies if it is flawed, that the FB family garage contained a Merc 300, the Ferrari and an MGF of the original variety.

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