Nothing to do with our esteemed online guardians mind! :-)
There have been a number of threads recently asking about the benefits of various modifications. All modifications fit somewhere on the spectrum between 'highly advisable' and 'highly stupid'
Which modifications do the Back Room think are worthwhile?
My (somewhat dated) thoughts for good modifications are;
1) Replacing contact breaker points by an electronic system
2) Replacing Ford VV carbs by the equivalent Webber
3) Replacing some Ford auto chokes with manual chokes
4) Fitting duplex timing chains to A series engines
5) Updating A series SU carburrettors to 1 3/4" MG Metro spec
6) Replacing dynamos with alternators
7) Changing positive earth cars to negative
8) Fitting (noisy!) steel timing gears to Ford Essex engines
9) Fitting electronic versions of SU electric fuel pumps
10) Fitting electric fans instead of direct engine driven ones
What are the modern equivalents?
number_cruncher
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Updating A series SU carburrettors to 1 3/4" MG Metro spec
But you must fit the MG Metro inlet manifold too, which is an excellent design, or an equivalent after market one, to get the real benefit. Standard Metro manifold is pants.
Enjoyed that walk down memory lane!
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What are the modern equivalents?
1) Modify the engine management software
And that's about all I can think of ;-)
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Another rather dated one:
11) Replace single circuit drums brakes (front and rear) with dual circuit disc+drums with servo assistance
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