Location: Charleston, SC
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 73 B
Engine Choice: Olds F85
Transmission Choice: T5
Carb Choice: Edelbrock
My Cars Homepage: members.aol.com/wake074/mgbv8.html
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Buick heads, still a lot of decisions left to make
Location: Smyrna, TN
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: multi
Engine Choice: Olds 215
Transmission Choice: TR-7 5sp
Carb Choice: (4) 2 brl webbers
My Cars Homepage: http://hmfinc.home.mindspring.com
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See web site under Project MGBGT V8 Great improvement on your site, neeto.
Location: Lancaster, Ohio, USA
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 78 B
Engine Choice: '84 302 Ford
Transmission Choice: T-5
Carb Choice: Holley 650 vac secon
My Cars Homepage:
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Using 84 302 block and crank for lighter weight castings and one piece rear seal. Using
Dart Windsor Jr. aftermarket heads for improved flow. Aluminum intake manifold and
block-hugger street rod headers round out the engine. Lightened flywheel and ram clutch
puts power to a rebuilt world class/SVO T-5 tranny. Engine & tranny are shifted back
in the engine bay as far as they will go to aid weight distribution. Optima battery will
be located in the trunk. Haven't decided on rear axle yet.
Location: Delft, Holland
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 68 B
Engine Choice: Rover 3500
Transmission Choice: SD1 5-speed
Carb Choice: Twin SU HIF6
My Cars Homepage:
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I'm using a mildly tuned engine with MGC final drive ratio 3.3, limited slip diff,
standard V8 dampers in the back, upgraded front wheel suspension with telescopic dampers
inside the springs with 7/8" anti-roll bar and the standard V8 brake system. 14"
minilite wheels and sixties style bucket seats.
Location: Lynchburg, Va
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 77 B
Engine Choice: 3500 cc
Transmission Choice: Rover 5-speed
Carb Choice: Carter AFB 500
My Cars Homepage: www.geocities.com/motorcity/track/9586
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Installed Vented Porsche rotors in front with wilwood calipers. Suspension mods on the
way. Rear end mods on the drawing board.
Location: Calgary,AB,Canada
Stage of Conversion: Planning
Model / Year: 71 GT
Engine Choice: 3.4 Chev V6-60
Transmission Choice: T-5
Carb Choice: EFI
My Cars Homepage:
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Have purchased complete engine,trans,computer and all wiring. Now researching the mods and
parts needed to fit it. Thanks for the page - keep it updated as you go, it really does
help those of us at earlier stages of a project. Good Luck! Bob (bob.wilson@cadvision.com)
Location: Smallwood
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 1973
Engine Choice: Range Rover 3.5 V8
Transmission Choice: SD1
Carb Choice: 4 barrel weber
My Cars Homepage: v8mgbgt.demon.co.uk
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Fully independant Jaguar suspension all-round. Sebring body Kit
Location: Grass Valley , Ca.
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 66B
Engine Choice: 302HO Ford
Transmission Choice: 5sp
Carb Choice: Holley 4B
My Cars Homepage:
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Rubber bumper car converted to chrome bumper. including dash. 302 w/aluminum heads,9"
ford rear
Location: Waterford, NY 12188
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 74 1/2
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5L
Transmission Choice: Rover 5 Speed
Carb Choice: ????
My Cars Homepage:
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I am in the planning stage of building the motor. I have a 74 1/2 MGB to breath some life
into. I am not sure exactly what I am doing to the engine yet. I am doing alot of
listening and asking questions now. Got any answers?
Location: Gaithersburg, Md
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 74 BGT
Engine Choice: 4.2 Rover
Transmission Choice: T-5
Carb Choice: Carter 500 cfm
My Cars Homepage: mgbv8.com
Other Data About My Car:
sun roof, A/C, Fiero seats, M & G sway bars, electric door locks, hatch release &
struts, antenna, Mallory Hi Fire & magnetic distributer, Erson cam, 8" Ford/MG
rear, 15" wheels, Hurst shifter, & misc other mods.
Location: Kennedale,TX
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 80B
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5 highly modified
Transmission Choice: Rover 5 speed
Carb Choice: Holley 600 double pumper
My Cars Homepage:
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doing chrome bumper conversion wheels-Panasport F-15x6 R-15x7 tires-Goodrich Comp T/A
F-225-50-15 R-245-50-15 composite rear springs, panhard rod
Location: Elyria, OH
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 79 B
Engine Choice: 3.9 Liter Rover
Transmission Choice: Rover 5-Speed
Carb Choice: 500 Carter
My Cars Homepage:
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Basically a stock B with a V-8 engine. Mild Crower cam, edelbrock manifold, crane
electronic ignition, Ford 3.4 8" rear-end to be installed this winter.
Location: Houston, Texas
Stage of Conversion: Planning
Model / Year: 1978
Engine Choice: TR-8
Transmission Choice: TR-8
Carb Choice: Don't have yet
My Cars Homepage:
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Have the engine and transmission. MG is still a running 4 cylinder awaiting further funds.
Location: Sydney NSW Australia
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 71 B rdst
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5 (ex Rover SD1)
Transmission Choice: BW 65 Auto ex SD1
Carb Choice: Holley 465 cmf
My Cars Homepage:
Other Data About My Car:
Offy inlet ,Ford 8" diff. 3.08/1, block hugging headers,MGBV8 brakes, Spax front
susp.,Monroe tele rear,Stock rad. fan blades, motors ex Suzuki.Apart from the
Carb/manifold set-up, the engine bay looks the same as the MGB V8 factory one
Location: Sydney NSW Australia
Stage of Conversion: Dreaming
Model / Year: 78 B G/T
Engine Choice: Rover V8 (ex P6B Rover)
Transmission Choice: Toyota 5 speed
Carb Choice: Holley 350cmf
My Cars Homepage:
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Inlet manifold -modified Rover to accept 2 bbl Holley,Spax front susp, Monroe rear, Std.
diff 3.9/1,Mild cam,Barracuda elec.ignition,flywheel ex Range Rover ,Bellhousing, clutch
plate , bearing, supplied as kit from Dellow Eng. Sydney, Press.plate-Ford Falcon,
Location: Somerville, MA
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 79 B
Engine Choice: '62 Buick
Transmission Choice: BW T-5
Carb Choice: Holly 390
My Cars Homepage:
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Mild cam; Lowered suspension with urethane bushings all around, big sway bars; Sebring
styled fender flares.
Location: Canfield, OH
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 79B
Engine Choice: Olds 215
Transmission Choice: Rover 5spd
Carb Choice: Carter AFB 500
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: yob4@aol.com
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Owner: Bill Yobi City: Canfield, Ohio Year MG: 79 Engine: 1962 Olds 215 with 4 barrel
heads (10.75:1), aluminum block and heads Modifications: TRW forged pistons, CR 10.4:1
measured, Head work (large valves, and bowl ported), Isky 272 cam, balanced, carter ABF
500cfm on stock manifold, MSD 6AL, baffled oil pan, oil cooler with thermostat
Transmission: Rover 5spd Cooling: B-cool aluminum radiator, Spall fan, cool flex hoses
Bellhousing / clutch: Rover, lightened flywheel Rear end: stock MG Brakes/front: Stock,
mintex pads, steel braided hoses Brakes/rear: Stock, steel braided hose Suspension/front:
1" lower springs, delron bushings, spax shocks, 7/8 sway bar, neg. camber A arms
Suspension/rear: lowering blocks, delron bushings, spax shocks, factory sway bar
Wheels/Tires: 15 X 5.5 minilite replicas (knock off), Bridgestone RE71 195 / 60's Exhaust:
stainless block hugger headers, custom dual, turbo flow mufflers, monza resinator tips
Instuments: stock and VDO Special Features: paint (candy apple red metallic), Fiero
leather seats with speakers, back seat for kids, functional hood scoop, gas struts hood
and trunk, roll bar, rear wind screen Track Time: Nelsons Ledges, Watkins Glen, Summit
Point, Quaker City 1/4 mile mph 94, top speed 130
Location: Mequon, Wisconsin
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 75B
Engine Choice: '62 Buick 215 Highly modified
Transmission Choice: T-5
Carb Choice: Holley 600 double pumper
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: glamb@execpc.com
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Location: Killingworth, CT
Stage of Conversion: Planning
Model / Year: 78 B
Engine Choice: Buick 215
Transmission Choice: T-5 V8 - 1987
Carb Choice: Holley 390
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: dlindell@rdg.boehringer-ingelheim.com
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Location: Comox B.C.
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: '71 GT
Engine Choice: '91 RR 3.9 efi
Transmission Choice: '91 T5 Camaro
Carb Choice: Hot Wire
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: nides025@island.net
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Still sorting things
Location: High Point,NC and Novato CA
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 70 GT & 78 roadster
Engine Choice: 95 Rover & 94 Rover
Transmission Choice: T5 V6 & T5 V8
Carb Choice: FI
My Cars Homepage: none
My Email Address: dickshaler@aol.com
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GT has RV8 front suspension, Fiberglas rear springs. Panhard rod. Ford 8" rear end.
Otherwise stock. Tourer is the same except for Ron Hopkinson front suspension, 15"
Panasport wheels and stock rear end.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year:
Engine Choice: Rover 215
Transmission Choice: T5
Carb Choice: Delco F/Injection
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: andrew_robson@hotmail.com
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Engine has been stroked to 4.8 litre (296 ci) Crankshaft is a Leyland 4.4 litre P76. Con
rods are Chrysler 265 ci with Ford 4.0 litre pistons + 0.040". Fuel injection is home
grown using the Delco C3 system with Electronic Spark Timing. Clutch is a 5.0 litre Holden
V8 re-drilled to suit the P76 flywheel. Rear axle is Borg Warner 78 series 3.08:1 LSD and
lying, chopped up, on the garage floor waiting for a set of wheels to suit the 119 mm PCD
axles. Rear supension will be coilover 5 link. Front suspension will be coilover and ball
joints. Body has been painted in 2 pack Honda Cobalt Blue.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 79B
Engine Choice: Rover 215
Transmission Choice: T5
Carb Choice: Delco F/Injection
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: andrew_robson@hotmail.com
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Engine has been stroked to 4.8 litre (296 ci) Crankshaft is a Leyland 4.4 litre P76. Con
rods are Chrysler 265 ci with Ford 4.0 litre pistons + 0.040". Fuel injection is home
grown using the Delco C3 system with Electronic Spark Timing. Clutch is a 5.0 litre Holden
V8 re-drilled to suit the P76 flywheel. Rear axle is Borg Warner 78 series 3.08:1 LSD and
lying, chopped up, on the garage floor waiting for a set of wheels to suit the 119 mm PCD
axles. Rear supension will be coilover 5 link. Front suspension will be coilover and ball
joints. Body has been painted in 2 pack Honda Cobalt Blue.
Location: Longwood, FL
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 80 B
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5 ltr
Transmission Choice: Rover 5 spd.
Carb Choice: Edelbrock 500 cfm
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: RMccl17591@aol.com
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Location: Fouhren-Luxembourg
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 72
Engine Choice: 3.5 Rover SD1
Transmission Choice: 5 speed SD1
Carb Choice: Holley
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: ton.maathuis@goodyear.com
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Engine tuned for about 230 hp, front susp. standard ecept some neg. camber and 3/4"
anti-roll bar. Rear axle satndard with anti tramp bars (ex SD1) and Hopkinsons anti-roll
bar. Body with Sebring kit, lowered windscreen and doors closed on top (no glass): a real
roadster. Ferrari 8x16" wheels with 225/45R16 Eagle VR tires.
Location: Arvada, Colorado
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 1978
Engine Choice: 1962 Buick 215
Transmission Choice: 1988, T5, .63 overdrive
Carb Choice: Edelbrock 1405, 500cfm
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: ldiede@hotmail.com
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I will be using the Offy 360 Dual port intake. I am using a 1978 MGB body that I will
convert over to Chrome bumper specs. I will use an older chrome bumper rack and pinion
with two U joints. The rear will be stock with a panhard bar or a four point linkup the
elimate side deflection of the rear end. I will be using poly bushings through out. I am
planning on using the stock MGB rear end as the tranny I have has a .63 over drive. I will
at a later date change out the tranny and rear end for a tranny with .73 overdrive and a
narrowed Ford 8 inch with 3.23 gears. I will use the RV8 headers and run dual exhast. I
will be using the early Ford Falcon radiator as it is a bolt in situation. I am using a
BOP 3/4 speed bell housing with a hydraulic throw out bearing. I will retain the stock
hydraulics for both the clutch and bracks. I have used motor mounts that aloow mounting
the engine as low and as far back as possible. These are from Glen Trownery (sp) and
designed for use with air conditioning. I do not anticipate the need for a hood scoop.
Location: ENGLAND
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 66 B
Engine Choice: ROVER SD1 3.5 V8
Transmission Choice: ROVER SD1 5 SPEED
Carb Choice: TWIN SU CARBS
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: ndunn@globalnet.co.uk
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PIPER HURICANE CAM SHAFT. STAGE 2 HEADS. RPI PISTONS. FACTORY V8 INLET MANIFOLD AND CARBS.
MGRV8 HERITAGE CROSSMEMBER. SPAX REAR DAMPERS. MOSS TRAMP BARS. CREAM LEATHER INTERIOR
(GREEN PIPING). WHITE FACED CLOCKS.
Location: HOLLAND
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 74
Engine Choice: Rover SD1 Vitesse
Transmission Choice: Rover SD1 5 speed
Carb Choice: Twin Su/4 brl Holley
My Cars Homepage: Will follow soon
My Email Address:
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Road use: '74 black bumper MG B GT V8, with a Rover Vitesse engine, a 5 speed SD1 Box and
a 3.9 standard MG diff. Project #1 Chrome bumper roadster SD1 engine, Borg warner. stage
of rest: started Project #2 Racecar->Chrome bumper SD1 Vitesse, 5 speed SD1 box, 3.07
diff, car must be racing in may 2000
Location: Alexandria, VA
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 72 B
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5 L
Transmission Choice: Rover 5-speed
Carb Choice: Weber DCOE 40
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: mgdoc@erols.com
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Original Costello Conversion (1972-73), Right-hand Drive, Flat metal Dash, Eurospec
equipment, 3.08 MGC rear axle, MGC radiator, Panasport wheels, Yokohama tires, custom
stainless exhaust
Location: Alexandria, VA
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 74 1/2 BGT
Engine Choice: 3.9 L Rover
Transmission Choice: GM T-5
Carb Choice: Carter 500 cfm
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: MGDOC@erols.com
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Ford 8" rear end (narrowed) with 3.55 gears, Composite rear springs, Panasport
15" wheels, sun roof, Fiero Seats, M & G sway bars, Mallory Hy-fire ignition and
magnetic distributor, Erson cam
Location: Vancouver Canada
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 1975
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5lt
Transmission Choice: Probably Borg Warner T5
Carb Choice: Probably a Carter 400
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: brucemills@dccnet.com
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Currently researching and purchasing parts to rebuild engine and transmission. I hope to
have the engine and tranny complete spring 2000
Location: Grand Rapids
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 78B
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5
Transmission Choice: Chevy T5
Carb Choice: Carter
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: aknaut@iserv.net
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Car has been on road with V8 in it, and it ran well. It took 5 weeks to get it that far.
Presently rewiring, modifying radiator, dash and instruments. Should be on road again in
April. After that will convert to chrome bumpers, lower suspension, and then repaint.
Location: Watsonville Calif.
Stage of Conversion: Planning
Model / Year: 77B
Engine Choice: 1.8 liter
Transmission Choice: stock
Carb Choice: Zenith Stromberg
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: Jakewill@pacbell.net
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I have the MGB-v8 conversion text book and was for a time a subscriber to the V8
Newsletter. I am currently preparing to purchase the necessary parts and begin the
conversion this spring (2000). Any leads on procurement of any necessary items would be
appreciated. Also any "must read" reccommendations would be appreciated. thanks
Willy
Location: Garden Grove CA
Stage of Conversion: Planning
Model / Year: 73 mgb
Engine Choice: 1980 Rover SD1
Transmission Choice: Rover 5 Spd
Carb Choice: Lucas FI
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address:
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Location: Adelaide - South Australia
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 78 B
Engine Choice: Stroked 3.5 Rover
Transmission Choice: BW Auto
Carb Choice: Injected
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: mgadel@senet.com.au
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The finished car represents the experience and dedication of a specialist MG workshop,
drawing from the factory RV8 model and improving the concept of a classic model brought
into the nineties by careful planning and clever engineering, also drawing upon the
principle’s racing experience. Although all the work carried out at the complex at
Marryatville is to the same high standard the specific vehicle depicted here is a credit
to the team in that it was produced in just three months and included many new
innovations, and further that all the paint, panel, chassis, engine and electrical work
was done in house.
Chassis
rust free '78 American import converted to RHD using our carbon fibre dash with the front
and rear bumpers replaced with our own sebring panels and finished in RV8 White Gold
additional strengenthing from centre transverse member to rear spring mountings similar to
RV8
Suspension
rear suspension - front mounting point raised to original designed mounting height
lowering car and thus reducing roll oversteer. anti tramp rods fitted, heavy duty gas tube
shocker conversion. Note specific model of vehicle used has rear anti sway bar fitted as
standard front suspension - set to original design height (chrome bumper), negative camber
conversion (altered crossmember not wishbones) incorporated and heavier anti sway bar
fitted. Front springs slightly heavier rating Vehicle lowered 1 inch and maintaining
regulatory ground clearance of 4.. All bushes replace with polyurethane SuperPro bushes.
Brakes
front rotors 276 mm diameter 24 mm vented cross drilled and slotted 4 spot Girling
calipers piston area virtually identical to the standard 2 spots thus maintaining brake
balance. pad area increased substancially chosen vehicle used has brake booster standard
fitment original dual circuit master cylinder resleeved in stainless steel and rekitted
rear brakes new linings and wheel cylinders all new brake lines and hoses and fittings
Motor
Alloy Rover V8 20 lb lighter than the 4 cylinder OEM Rubber V8 engine mounts used in
conjunction with our fabricated engine brackets and engine steady RV8 fuel injection
manifold combined with Wolf 3D engine management computer Motor fully balanced Heads
ported, polished, combustion chamber balanced and match ported to inlet and exhaust
manifolds. Valves matched with 3 angle seats High volume oil pump, remote oil filter and
16 row cooler Camshaft grind - Iskaderian IC962 Inlet 31/73 lift 450in Exhaust 77/21 lift
460in True roller chain and adjustable steel timing gear set
Transmission
Borg Warner 65 with slightly higher stall convertor
Exhaust
Big bore tuned length extractors of our own design using 1 5/8 primaries into 2”
secondaries feeding a split 2 1/5” system utilising 2 free flow Hitech stainless
muffers per side.
Ignition
Locked distributor with timing control from Wolf 3D dash mounted computer driving High
Energy ignition Coil Magnacore 8mm leads
Wheels & Tyres
CSA 16x7 5 Spoke Concepts 205x50x16 Firestone 690
Location: Bartlesville, OK
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 62 Skylark
Engine Choice: 215 CID Al. V8
Transmission Choice: DualPath Dynaflow
Carb Choice: 4bbl. Rochester 4GC
My Cars Homepage: none yet
My Email Address: mafox2u@aol.com
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Location: Boynton Bch,Fla
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 1980
Engine Choice: 3.5 Rover , late 80's
Transmission Choice: TR7 Rover Tranny
Carb Choice: Holley 500 CFM
My Cars Homepage: http://mgbv8fun.home.att.net
My Email Address: SpuriousV8@aol.com
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Ford 8 inch posi rear, shortened with MGB running Gear. Pontiac Fierro Seats. Roll Bar.
215 60R 14, Rear wheels Aluminum Mags Sto-Away Top MGC Bonnet Skin on a B Frame Ian
Penders Gas Struts front and rear, http://eightup.home.att.net Strut page Also another MGB
V8 with a Buick 215 Painted Rubber Bumpers
Location: Texarkana,TX
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 60 A
Engine Choice: 4.3L V6 Vortex
Transmission Choice: Automatic
Carb Choice: Fuel Injected
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: denniss@walshdist.com
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MGA has full Chevy S10 drivetrain. Balance and blueprint the eng. I hope to get 300
horsepower with 7 to 1 ratio weight to horsepower. Custom dash with Dakota Digital
Instruments. MBG front supension in place of the MGA, Better aval. of parts for the MGB.
B&M Shift Improver Hypertech Power Programmer. Powerdyne Supercharger
Location: ANGOLA,IN
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 78 B
Engine Choice: 1964 BUICK 300
Transmission Choice: GM V8 T5
Carb Choice: CARTER 500 AFB
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: mtmoor@bright.net
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Location: Longwood, FL.
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 80 B
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5
Transmission Choice: Rover 5 Speed
Carb Choice: Edylbrock 500 CFM
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: rmccl17591@aol.com
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Location: Portland, OR
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 73MGBGT
Engine Choice: 62 Buick 215 Hi-Comp
Transmission Choice: 89 T-5 (Camaro IROC)
Carb Choice: Carter 400
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: royg@cmicro.com
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I have owned the GT for the last 17 years. Suspension is by Ron Hopkinson, Bilstiens on
all corners, no levers up front. Fiberglass rear leafs from Doug Jackson. Sway bars front
and rear (Ron Hopkinson Handling Package). Weathershield folding fabric sunroof. McCleod
HTOB, Block hugger headers with Falcon ss exhaust. TSW Wheels with Michelin 195/60-14s.
Fiero seats, covered headlights(sebring style), rear spoiler with filled rear valence. Car
is painted in Olde English White.
Location: Rocky River, OH
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 74 B
Engine Choice: Olds 215
Transmission Choice: T-5
Carb Choice: Dual Rochester 2-bbls
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: mgv8news@aol.com
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Engine - 1962 Olds 215, 10.25:1 CR, dual Rochester 2-bbls on Offy manifold, Crower cam and
lifters, Edelbrock valve springs, MSD 6A ignition run through stock points distributor.
Offy cast aluminum valve covers, Buick 300 cast iron exhaust manifolds, Weber gear
reduction starter. Brakes - TR-8 pads on front, stock on rear. Suspension, Front -
7/8" sway bar, Moss tube shock conversion using Monroe shocks, Suspension, Rear -
Traction bars, Panhard rod, Corvette sytle air shocks. Wheels/Tires - Prime aftermarket
wheels w/ 215/50/15 tires. Trans - '87 Borg-Warner GM style T-5, Weber hydraulic throwout
bearing, 10-1/8" clutch. Cooling - Stock 1978 MGB radiator, aluminum engine mounted
fan + two stock MGB late model electric fans. Made two cut-outs in inner fender panels,
approximately 3" x 10" and covered with amuminum mesh. Really helps the cooling!
Location: Pell City, AL
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 78,73gt
Engine Choice: rover
Transmission Choice: rover
Carb Choice: holley
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: corby1@tri-comp.net
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Location: Cleveland Tn
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 80 B
Engine Choice: 302 Ford
Transmission Choice: C4 Ford
Carb Choice: Holley 4 bl
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: dan.houston@mindspring.com
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Location: Pell City, AL
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 78,73gt
Engine Choice: rover or buick
Transmission Choice: rover or gm
Carb Choice: holley
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: corby1@tri-comp.net
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Location: Halfmoon NY (near Saratoga)
Stage of Conversion: Planning
Model / Year: 74.5
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5 bored .030 from 80 TR8
Transmission Choice: Rover 5sp
Carb Choice: carb?/intake buick 215
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: Adufault@nycap.rr.com
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Car is somewhat in the planning stages. I have the engine machined and partially
assembled. I need all of the bolt on stuff to put it together. I still have to work on the
car body. The project is moving, but slow.
Location: arab, al
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 68 b
Engine Choice: 302 ford
Transmission Choice: c-4 auto
Carb Choice: not yet known prob edel 600
My Cars Homepage: under construction
My Email Address: mikeec@hiwaay.net
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Location: Boulder, CO
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 71BGT
Engine Choice: 63 Buick 215
Transmission Choice: 63 Buick 4-speed
Carb Choice: Carter AFB
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: nazarian@colorado.edu
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Currently stock, but planning port/polish and cam Car, lowered 1" with 550# springs
front and uprated rears also, energy suspension bushings, spax tube shocks, 3/4"
front bar, and stock rear end.
Location:
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year:
Engine Choice:
Transmission Choice:
Carb Choice:
My Cars Homepage: http://home.HiWAAY.net/~mikeec/mikesmgb.htm
My Email Address:
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I already Filled out the main page, here is my site location. thanks. mike
Location: Tacoma, WA
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 1978
Engine Choice: 1971 Ford 302
Transmission Choice: Mustang T5
Carb Choice: Holley 600cfm 4bbl
My Cars Homepage: laryembrey.com/mgb/
My Email Address: larry@larryembrey.com
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Nothing special, all std except engine/tranny. At the mass parts coleltion stage, been
watching a firned complete his and trying to avoid the potholes he has hit...
Location: Halfmoon, NY
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 74.5
Engine Choice: '80 Rover 3.5 from a TR8
Transmission Choice: Rover 5 from TR8
Carb Choice: Edelbrock
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My Email Address: adufault@nycap.rr.com
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Location: Seattle, Wa
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 76 TR6
Engine Choice: Ford 302
Transmission Choice: T-5
Carb Choice: Stock/Holley
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: melno@gte.net
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Running stock gear out of a '85 Capri GT. Unsure of shifter location though.
Location: Pennington, NJ
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 74BGT
Engine Choice: Rover 4.2
Transmission Choice: Rover 5-speed
Carb Choice: Carter 400
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: davidd@nameengine.com
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I bought my '74 GTV8 last summer from a nice fellow in Detroit who suddenly took up an
interest in Mopars. It had been converted ~5 years ago by Rob Medynski at MGTs in New
Jersey. Just a really immaculate job. I changed around a few things over the winter,
mostly relating to suspension and electrics. Car is very much stock-looking but for the
Panasport 15" wheels. It could probably be confused pretty easily with a factory V8
(there are factory-type V8 badges front & rear), at least from the exterior. The motor
is a Rover 4.2, which is mated to your basic good old TR8 gearbox. The heads were ported
and polished by Woody Cooper; 9.75 CR; the bigger Vitesse valves and uprated valve springs
were added. Edelbrock Performer intake, milled at a slight angle for hood clearance.
Chrome bumper car, plain old chrome bumper x-member. Hood clearance is close but it does
clear! Partially for this reason, there are steady bars on each side of the motor, tying
the beast down to the frame rails. MGC 3.07 rear with Quaife limited-slip installed. Wire
wheel rear allows getting a bit more rubber under there (195/60R15) than might otherwise
be the case, without flaring the fenders. Hopkinson sway bar kit; composite leaf springs;
rear Spax. No intermediate shaft on the steering pinion -- it is simply a CB rack with an
RB pinion attached, and the stock column has been shortened and re-angled. Mallory vac.
advance distributor; on a tip, I used the one for a Buick 215. Block-hugger headers,
Jet-Hot coated; 2-1/4" single-pipe SS exhaust. Stock B brakes with drilled discs, no
servo. Engine-driven flex fan. Radiator is 3" deeper than stock (goes to bottom of
the x-member. Have not had overheating problems even in hot weather; the electric fans do
of course kick in around-town, though. No air dams, fender flares, or that kind of stuff.
The car is stock Teal Blue. Just have the stock seats -- they were recently rebuilt and
they are fine. Scrounged a 140mph speedo from a C, had it rebuilt to work here. Rob had
inserted a lot of soundproofing material and the car is rather quiet. All in all, trying
to keep the car very understated and low-key. Sure runs well. Idles almost silently,
smooth as glass, at 600rpm, which is a bit surprising as there is something of a cam in
there. Goes absurdly fast when you put your foot down, handles like a dream, and stops on
a dime. No complaints at the moment, other than I am a little tired of paying for
high-test! I guess I should figure out how to post a couple of pictures online. But I
don't know if the car, being quite a bit plainer looking than some of the V8s, would be of
much interest, except that it is certainly a testament to Rob's crisp execution.
Location: Houston, TX
Stage of Conversion: Dreaming
Model / Year:
Engine Choice:
Transmission Choice:
Carb Choice:
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address:
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Could you please update the link to the MGB with the jaguar suspension? I tried the link
http://www.v8mgbgt.demon.co.uk and http://v8mgbgt.demon.co.uk and they didn't work.
Location: minneapolis,mn
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 70bgt
Engine Choice: 1961 215 buick special
Transmission Choice: gm turbo hydramatic350
Carb Choice: carter 500cfm
My Cars Homepage: not yet
My Email Address: fillmore@visi.com
Other Data About My Car:
rv8 headers, custom 2.5" exhaust with turbo monza muffler, pertronix ignition kit,
jacobs high output ignition kit, 8" mustang rear end with mustang brakes and limited
slip diff., upgraded brakes with 1980 assisted unit, spax shock conversion front and rear,
rear composite leaf springs, inetrior completely gutted and redone, 1972 dash, fiero
seats, sunroof added, 6x14 stealth wheels with 195/65 yokos. i bought this car from second
owner who bought it from first owner who did basic conversion work, some good some bad,
looked as though he ran out of time, money, patience or all of above.
Location: Vancouver Canada
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 74
Engine Choice: Rover 3.5
Transmission Choice: T5
Carb Choice: Edelbrock 500
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: MGBV8@dccnet.com
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Re-bored +.020/ Isky Racing Cam. Ceramic Coated Headers. Edelbrock intake and carb. Ford
Falcon Radiator / 3000CFM puller fan.
Location: Freeport, N.Y.
Stage of Conversion: 50% Complete
Model / Year: 1974 Lotus Elite
Engine Choice: Buick 215 cu.in. V8
Transmission Choice: Borg-Warner T5
Carb Choice: 4X Weber 48 IDA
My Cars Homepage: silverstone.fortunecity.com/cosworth/633/index.htm
My Email Address: alicat1@netzero.net
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Location: Vancouver B.C.
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 67
Engine Choice: 61 Olds 215
Transmission Choice: 91 BW T5
Carb Choice: Holley 415
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: mellerman44@hotmail.com
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Offy intake, forged pistons, mini starter, block hugger headers, electric fan, mild cam,
stock rear end so far but would like to change to a ford 8"/ MG hybride with 325
gearing. Car has been completely restored.
Location: Pomona California
Stage of Conversion: Started
Model / Year: 80 B
Engine Choice: Rover 3.9 i
Transmission Choice: Borg warner T5
Carb Choice: hot wire injection
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: afterburner jp8@aol.com
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Location: Gloucester, Va
Stage of Conversion: Planning
Model / Year: 1978
Engine Choice: 215 Buick
Transmission Choice: Buick Automatic
Carb Choice: Stocki
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address:
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Location: Calais Me.
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 63 B
Engine Choice: 454 Chevrolet
Transmission Choice: Turbo 400
Carb Choice: Holley Pro-jection 4
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: tomd@loa.com
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Car first converted in 1968 with 427 for drag use,not really practical for street. Later
narrowed two 9" ford axles,one has 2.73 gears open diff for street,other has 4.11
with spool. Installed 454" street engine.Have driven this many miles for many years
and it's still a lot of fun.
Location: Calais Me.
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 63 B
Engine Choice: 454 Chevrolet
Transmission Choice: Turbo 400
Carb Choice: Holley Pro-jection 4
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: tomd@loa.com
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Car first converted in 1968 with 427 for drag use,not really practical for street. Later
narrowed two 9" ford axles,one has 2.73 gears open diff for street,other has 4.11
with spool. Installed 454" street engine.Have driven this many miles for many years
and it's still a lot of fun. Has run 10.67 at 127 M.P.H. in quarter mile,very
dependable,corners reasonably well 50/50 weight dist.
Location: Bensheim, Germany
Stage of Conversion: Finished
Model / Year: 74BGT
Engine Choice: SD1
Transmission Choice: LT77
Carb Choice: Twin SU HIF6
My Cars Homepage:
My Email Address: mgbgtv88@aol.com
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Spax front and rear TR6 wheels 15" with 195/65 tyres anti swaybar 3/4" front
revs 2000 rpm at 100 km/h
Glenn's Test
Testing new location
Watson CAM, GMH 5 Litre Differential (out of an Australian GMH Car). GMH Disc brakes on all four wheels. Simmons 8" x 14" mag wheels.
Currently I am currently rebuilding the front suspension. The engine is being rebuilt at Eagle Automotive, they specialize in aluminum engines. Crane cam, 10 to 1 CR, MGRV8 Headers.
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Engine stock, looking for a rod bearing kit. Suspension,GT A arms and rear end, 78 steering rack. Need Flywheel, Clutch and exaust to complete.
9.6:1CR,Edelbrock heads,MG/Ford 8" hybrid rear,Griffin alum rad
Miata heater and seats, I used C Wheatly motot mounts and the engine is too high but I don't see how it could go any lower with out interfering with the front crossmember. Project is on hold while I concentrate on a TR6 but I am sure will be great fun.
Ron Hopkinson sway bars front and rear Ford 9" posi 3.25 diff Towerey tork arms Louvered bonnet Miata seats with upgraded speakers 9.75 Vittesse pistons, Isky 262 cam, Crane electronic ignition, Carbon-kevlar brake pads and shoes Minilite replicas with 195/65-14 Yokohamas
T-5 is mated to a Ford 8 inch rear end with 3.0. For long distance touring this set-up in the GT body is the way to go.
222BHP 223ft lb V8 Rover. Coil over all round. Traling arm rear. Rover SDI dics at the front. Vaxhall dics at the rear. 205/50/16 rubber all round.
Car is sorted out and runs great! It weighs 2900 lbs vs. 2850 for original. With aluminum heads it would be 50 lbs lighter. This car was meant to have a Ford small block.
Like I said, I'm dreaming. I recall seeing a picture of one with a 454 in Maine. It was the chrome bumper variety. I'd like feed back from anyone whose done a Chevy small block conversion. The late model MGB is really cool but, wow I could have had a V8
HAVEN'T STARTED SO WON'T HAVE ANY ANSWERS YET.
Adjustable strut type shocks on all 4 corners, Independent rear suspension from RX7, Disk brakes all around. Rectangular tube exhaust under floor pan for ground clearance. All kinds of fun stuff.
Hope this works!
1963 Buick 215, 10:25to1, Isky Cam, Ported&Polished Heads, Roller Chain, Custom Block Headers jet hot coated, remote oil filter in r-fender, all wires re-routed behind fender, Comp9 fuse panel mounted under dash, custom wiring harness, custom motor mounts, dropped steering shaft, fiberglass rear leaf springs on stock rear end. This car was converted in mid 80s before many current accessories were available. Engine bay was modified heavy due to early 63 model. A square box was originally built in the transmission tunnel for the slave cyl. but being removed to go to hyd. throw out bearing. The car was driven for 15 years but is currently under going a ground up restro and should be completed in late summer early fall. All componets have been sand blasted, painted and either rebuilt or replaced with new where necessary.
Car looks stock except for slight bulge of the bonnet, similar to the Rv8,and dual exhaust. Stock suspension except for the urethane bushings throughout, Stock rear end except for the V-8 gear set, installed ratio is 3.07. All guages work, tach was recallibrated , found correct Smith Speedometer that works with the 3.07 gears, interior is all original. Camaro v-6 radiator, turned sideways, with dual cooling fans works great. More than 8,000 miles and no problems, just lotsa fun!!!!
Remote oil filter, 215 stock four barrel intake, Isky 262 cam , Did test between block huggers and RV8 headers the RV8 produce about 15 to 20 more horse power call Andys MGB v8 Parts for documented results 1-888-923-7062.
205X65x15" wheels and tires....tube shocks on the rear....chevy 10 bolt rear end with 3.73 gear ratio....custom radiator...MSD ignition....etc....just love it....
Note there are 2 pages of photos in photobucket link. VERY fast and fun car. MANY tricks and surprises, gets whoops, hollers and wows anytime I drive it. Have 1600 miles on it now, needs just a few minor TLC things here and there, but mostly done. Great parade car, planning on building a Lamborghini next, don't drive the "B-Type Speedster" MGB much any more, just sits in garage. May rally it in the spring, but not as interested as I once was; want to build something else cool. Have a great one - email is cwweigle@hotmail.com phone is 803-649-9813, and yes, I'll sell it. $7000 cash and carry before warm weather gets here and I change my mind!! (:>
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