Thanks Dimlights. I am motivating slowly but surely. I set around the computer like the days of old now and giving my two cents worth to anyone that will listen. I always thought the best
swap to put in the 1200 was the Oldsmobile 215 CI aluminum V8, same V8 in the MGC and the Triumph TR8. The Truimph STAG DOCH V8 would be an even better swap. I helped a friend put the 215
into his Spitfire that was a pretty mean machine. The L series vs the A series. I would put money into the A series motor before putting the overweight L series motor in the 1200. The HP
gains aren't that much with stock engines and the weight makes the 1200 awkward. The RPM is not increased making for gear ratio changes. I would prefer keeping the A series motor and
building the HP up and getting the higher RPMs and not messing up the handling but to each his own. The L motor is a reliable and proven workhorse but performance parts are cheaper for the
A series or at least they used to be. The debate is endless, it just up to your purpose for the 1200. High revs and handling are just hard to beat. The CA18 is a lot amaller than the L
series therefore not giving up as much in handling.

Mareo