{"id":11945,"date":"2017-03-23T18:18:58","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T18:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/?p=11945"},"modified":"2017-03-23T18:18:58","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T18:18:58","slug":"mgb-clutch-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2017\/03\/23\/mgb-clutch-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"MGB CLUTCH UPGRADE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/news_fidanza.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-11946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/news_fidanza-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a way to extract some extra performance from the five-bearing &#8216;B&#8217; Series 1800cc engine as used in the 1968-1980 MGB, without making any modifications to the engine\u2019s internals.<\/p>\n<p>A Fidanza lightweight flywheel can easily be installed when you replace the clutch and will bring the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration<br \/>\n\u2022 Additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses)<br \/>\n\u2022 Smoother, faster shifting<br \/>\n\u2022 Easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass)<br \/>\n\u2022 Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation)<br \/>\n\u2022 Cost savings and longevity (Fidanza&#8217;s replaceable green friction plate means there&#8217;s no need to replace entire flywheel when worn)<br \/>\n\u2022 Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your foot off the throttle!)<br \/>\n\u2022 Quality and reliability (made in the USA from top grade materials)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Fidanza flywheel incorporates a 127-tooth ring-gear and is suitable for the four-synchro gearbox.<\/p>\n<p>The flywheel wears part number 126801 and retails at USD $500.49 plus shipping and tax.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Fidanza&#8217;s aluminium flywheels, adjustable cam gears, premium clutches and other great products, or to find a dealer in your area, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fidanza.com\">www.fidanza.com<\/a> <strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Here&#8217;s a way to extract some extra performance from the five-bearing &#8216;B&#8217; Series 1800cc engine as used in the 1968-1980 MGB, without making any modifications <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2017\/03\/23\/mgb-clutch-upgrade\/\" title=\"MGB CLUTCH UPGRADE\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11945\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}