Fitting a Rover V8 into a 1975 MGB that has a chrome bumper cross member

[Cueball]

Hello

I have had multiple opinions about putting the V8 into my 75 B with a chrome bumper cross member. The cross member was swapped out years ago to return the car to original design height. Some say I need to go back to the rubber bumper cross member, while others say I can stay with the chrome bumper cross member. Will it fit with the way it is if I use a SD1 style oil/sump pan?

Thanks everyone

[MGBV8]

Keep the CB crossmember.  It will/can fit

My '79 with a OEM xmember & a Buick 215 has plenty of room under the oil pan.  I have a CB xmember to install, but haven't.  It came from a friend that used it under his '78.

Things to consider:

http://www.mg-cars.net/mgb-gt-v8-technical-bbs/how-did-they-do-it-1999122322133524070.htm