{"id":17605,"date":"2019-08-29T21:02:31","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T21:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/?p=17605"},"modified":"2019-08-29T21:02:31","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T21:02:31","slug":"beefier-b-clutch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2019\/08\/29\/beefier-b-clutch\/","title":{"rendered":"BEEFIER B-CLUTCH!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/news_fidanza_MGB.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-17606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/news_fidanza_MGB-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 internals.<br \/>\nA Fidanza lightweight flywheel can easily be installed when you replace the clutch and will bring the following benefits:<br \/>\n\u2022 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 (thanks to Fidanza&#8217;s replaceable green friction plate &#8211; no need to replace entire flywheel when worn)<br \/>\n\u2022 Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your foot off the gas!)<br \/>\n\u2022 Quality and reliability (made in the USA from top grade materials)<\/p>\n<p>The Fidanza flywheel incorporates a 127-tooth ring gear and is suitable for the 4-Synchro gearbox.<br \/>\nThe Fidanza flywheel can be ordered as part number 126801.<br \/>\nFor 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>.<\/p>\n<p>In the UK Fidanza products can be ordered through Demon Tweeks.<\/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\/2019\/08\/29\/beefier-b-clutch\/\" title=\"BEEFIER B-CLUTCH!\">[&#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-17605","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\/17605","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=17605"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17605\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}