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Manufacturer: MG Class: F Model: MGA 1600 Mk II ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Coupe and Roadster Dry Weight: 2015 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line Bore & stroke ..... 76.2mm x 88.9mm Capacity .......... 1622 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.9:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1-1/8" dia; Exhaust 1-13/16" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... Timing data: Intake .... Open 16° BTDC, Close 52° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 52° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC -or- Intake .... Open 24° BTDC, Close 64° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 59° BBDC, Close 29° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.35" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.562" or 1.567" Exhaust ... 1.343" or 1.348" Valve spring ...... Outer 58-60 lbs, Inner 30-32 lbs Carburation ....... Two SU H4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.637 2.45 2 2.214 1.62 3 1.374 1.268 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.9, 4.1, 4.3, 4.55, 4.875 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 94" Track dimension, front ...... 47.5" (disc), 47.875" (wire) Track dimension, rear ....... 48.75" (disc), 48.75" (wire) Shock absorber .............. Lever Arm Steering ratio .............. 13.5:1 Brakes ...................... Front: Disc, Rear: Drum Tire size ................... 5.60 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Blanking sleeve (Thermo-bypass) II G 176 1-3/4" (H6) Carburators (AVC.780) Inlet Manifold (AEH.200) Heavy valve springs (1H.1111/1112) Oil cooler kit (8G.2282) Competition clutch assembly (AHH.5457) Close ratio gears HD Anti-roll bar(AHH.5940) HD Wire wheels, 60 spoke/steel rim (AHH.8001) Fuel tank - 25 gal (AHH.5590) Fuel tank - 18 gal (AHH.5863) Limited slip differential (HAC.24) Twin branch exhaust system (AH.6123) Competition flywheel (AEH.442) Wide overlap racing camshaft (AEH.714)