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David Maples

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Total Posts: 4 – Latest Post: 2011-07-26 18:33:53
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Next Phase

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David Maples — Posted on The MG Experience
Tuesday July 26, 2011 6:33 PM

Engine: Added a VP12 cam & new lifters. Upped the compression to 9.35. Swapped to early HS4 carbs.
Engine compartment: Replaced fuel pump w/electronic pump. Added fuel regulator. Added relays for headlights, heater fan, horn (upgraded aftermarket horn LOUD).
Suspension: added rear sway bar to compliment the 7/8" front sway bar.

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Pics Of Engine On Stand

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David Maples — Posted on The MG Experience
Tuesday May 23, 2006 4:24 PM

Ready to go in.

Ready to install

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Engine (& Other) Changes

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David Maples — Posted on The MG Experience
Monday May 22, 2006 8:38 PM

My intended use for this car is touring, like it was built for. So, I swapped the stock engine/4speed with '74 18V engine/Sierra 5speed. This engine has been warmed up a bit. P/P head, modded HIFs w/K&N filters, Aldon Distributor, JetHot exhaust, Pertronix, stock compression, stock cam. Replaced the suspension bushings with Prothane. Installed Minator rims. I get 33mpg on the interstate. My kids gave me a 13" steering wheel for Christmas. I gave myself a GEM steering column bushing and put them on at the same time. Installed relays for the headlights.
Ready for the Long Haul!!

Alloy Minators

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Intro White Gt

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David Maples — Posted on The MG Experience
Monday August 8, 2005 10:34 AM

Purchased the GT from L. Kiehna and have enjoyed it. The next several entrys will be about the car "since purchase". Status at purchase was a previous restoration with some mileage. The owner prior to L. Kiehna had restored the car and had done well at shows with it. He crunched the PS front fender fairly hard. L. Kiehna bought it and repaired the fender and paint and installed a modern radio.
Status when purchased by me:
stock 18V engine with 4 speed tranny, the air pump was gone, aftermarket horns, Navy blue cloth interior in good shape, restored Rostyles, slight wrinkles in the pan in front of the radiator and front valence (leftover from crash repair).