BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6508 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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Welcome to the forum Werner, you'll find familiar faces here. Have you been running a zinc additive in your oil?
Jim |
WernerVC Werner Van Clapdurp Lynchburg, Va (110 posts) Registered: 09/06/2009 12:56PM Main British Car: MGB 1977 Rover 3.5 |
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Hi Jim,
No, no zonc additives. Car is been idle for 4 years. Got retired and found finally time to work on the BV8. In process of converting to Megasquirt EFI. For the moment in the UK for part tme job. Visited RPI. |
BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6508 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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You might want to look into that. They've been cutting back on the zinc for about the last decade and the flat tappet cams can't survive without it.
Jim |
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Hi! My name is Dave.
I live just outside Coventry in the UK. I've got projcet approval for stage 1! Which is to buy an MGB from the "Boss"or "the trouble and strife" better know my good lady especially in her company! Stage 2 the V8 approval is currently ongoing I've played with a fair number of Rover v8's in the past in Land Rovers. I used to work in the foundry where the rover v8's where cast so I know the inner most working well! I used to work in the auto industry before the economy forced me to make a change. I have seen that forum and rest of the site is a very good source of ideas and ideas. Hope I can give at least some help to others. |
MGB-FV8 Jacques Mathieu Alexandria, VA (299 posts) Registered: 09/11/2009 08:55PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Small Block Ford, 331 Stroker |
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Hello, my name is Jacques and I live in Alexandria, VA. I've got introduced to this V8 business two years ago by Jim Stuart. Jim gave me a ride in his car and I was hooked. I have a '77 MGB roadster which has been a working progress since 2006.
Jim Stuart it turns out lived about 50 miles from my house, however, he worked on his car in a rented garage/club space only about 6-7 miles from my house. Originaly, I was going to go the conventional route of a 4.0L Rover motor, but, Jim suggested that I go on line (Britishv8.org) to take a look at some of the different conversion including the Ford 302. After careful considaration and advice, I decided to go with the Ford set up. I sat back and listen to all of the problems associated with such a project and decided to try in following these two principles "low un-sprung weight" and "light weight rotating mass" The Japanese have built some real successful cars following these principles. Well, it's not easy to operate when you have a champagne taste with a beer wallet and having said that my first killer purchase was Ted Lathrop's (Fast Cars) front end. People that had it seemed to talk highly of it. Second, I went with a 8 inch Ford rear end with light disc brake, 3:42 gears, Currie aluminum center, True-Trac posi, Doug Jackson composite suspension with tramp bars, however, I installed a streetrod pinion mounted emergency brake with their optional "Watts linkage". At the time, no one offered a three links. I use a Pyar plastic engine to set up the drivetrain. The engine is a Ford (E.F.I.) 5.0 Liter with a GT-40 modified intake, AFR-165 heads with 1.72 Scorpion roller rockers and a E-303 roller cam. The headers were fabricated by Ted Lathrop and I installed some spring loaded flanges. The engine bay has a few unique and thecnical touches that people seem to appreciate (?) I'll post some pics later. The transmission is a new Summit Racing T-5 with an aluminnum flywheel. Although I purchased a new Hydraulic McCloud throw-out bearing, I changed my mind and went with a side mounted slaved cylinder kit available through a vintage Mustang parts supplier, the bearing is for sale. This car is refered to as a MGB-FV8 and not RV8 (F for Ford) my licence plate will be displayed as such. I struggled to decide between keeping the rubber bumper and the chrome conversion, I sort of liked the safety of the rubber, but, I wanted to stay within the light weight principle so I went with the chrome bumpers. I'll try to bring some soft changes. I also spent a lot of time deciding on the wheels and while searching on Google about light weight wheels I came across an interesting article on Mazda commissioning BBS wheels on certain models. It turns out that the MGB-RV8 that went back in production from 1991 to 1993 had indentical wheels. Mazda put these wheels (9-1/2 pounds) only on their RX-7 convertible, it has the same bolt pattern as the Ford, 5 X 4-1/2. I also purchased a genuine RV8 steering wheel to complement a retro style. I have a lot of work to finish all the small stuff, as they say, the finishing touches take 90% of the time to execute. I have to thank Jim Stuart for keeping me motivated, however, the cash needed still can slow things down. Some of you I have already phoned for advice and I do appreciate your help, thanks. By the way, Jim's birthday is tomorrow (September, 12th) "Happy Birthday" Jim. |
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Hello fellow BGers!
I live in Newberg, Oregon, just 25 miles SW of Portland. I am down to just 4 MGB's at the moment. ;) a '67 GT, 2 - 72 roadsters, and a 79 roadster. All of which have the original 4 cyclinder engines. I have a 215 engine that I would like to put in one of the cars. Any ideas how to chose which car? is one better to V8 then the others? Also... I really need to downsize, and at this point plan on keeping only 1 roadster and the GT. So make me an offer on the others if you are interested. Great web site! Thanks! Bryan Joyce bljoyce@chehalem.com |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
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Welcome, Bryan.
The engine bay of the 1979 MGB is already set up to accept the BOPR V8. Your other MGs will involve a bit more metal work to make the block fit. Sell the two 1972 tourers to finance the V8 conversionof the 1979 tourer. |
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Hello all!
Thought I would introduce myself, I'm a 25 year old pilot currently living in Bowling Green, Ohio (for those of you that haven't heard of this exotic location, its the 4th left past the heard of cows!) I have been an enthusist for many years, both in the auto racing and show world. I started my automotive career working for a car museum during high school and much of my college years. There I was introduced to auto racing. The owner had several cars, a TR3, Lotus XI, Devin TR3, and Formula Ford to name a few. From there I began to race on my own, starting with a Honda CRX Si. I've owned several cars since then (turbo miata, nissan 240sx) and done quite a few laps around the track. Currently I spend most of my time racing in NASA events, but try to get to as many club events and local autox as possible. I recently purchased a MG B project car, that I hope to do a v8 swap. I've been trolling the forum for a little bit and thought I would sign up and introduce myself now that I have a MG in the garage. On to the photos... This is my Nissan 240sx, set it up for drift/road race ![]() Here is the Miata ![]() And here is the new project ![]() |
mindseye John Csuhany Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (76 posts) Registered: 11/18/2009 11:40AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB 1962 Buick 215 cu. in. |
Greetings from Alberta, Canada
Hello all.....finally got the MGB I always wanted....1980 with the rover V8 (1968) in her...8" ford narrowed diff,T-5 tranny out of an S-10, silvolite pistons, .30 over, edelbrock 4-barrel and intake. She moves!....fellow I got it from has had it for 20 years, body/interior/mechanical mint....going to need a few things in future though....has points, will likely switch to electronic....tach is for the original 4 banger/switch that out and speedo is off by 10 kph. Hope this site helps me figure it out...I have been fixing american hot rods for some time but this is mt first brit car though I did fix alot of old brit bikes when younger...I already have some Lucas issues with this one (sigh!)....will post pics when I get some.
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Krusty Tom Burke Maryland (2 posts) Registered: 12/03/2009 10:18PM Main British Car: 1980 Triumph TR8 3.5 V8 |
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Hello folks,
I am starting the long process of restoring a 1980 TR8 that I've had for several years. I have enjoyed this website for many years. I like the layout and I really admire the engineering that goes into shoehorning big engines into little British cars. Anyhow, the TR8 is box-stock (so far), but I'm dropping the drivetrain first of all to deal with a variety of wear issues, then it's bodywork and paint. I know I'll learn a lot here and, hopefully, contribute a little. Cheers, Krusty |
cortina_gt John Butruce San Jose, CA (6 posts) Registered: 12/24/2007 05:17PM Main British Car: 1972 TR6 302, 1965 Cortina GT, 1964 Country Squire |
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Hi, my name is John from San Jose, CA. My car is a 72 TR6 with a 302. It has been in the photo gallery for some time now, but this is my first post. I've owned this car since 1979 (wow it's been that long). One of my other projects will be putting a Ford Zetec and 5 speed into my daily driver MK1 Cortina GT.
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
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Nice cars Bruce. And great weather most of the year there to enjoy them too!
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MM1 Marshall Herrick Washington (1 posts) Registered: 12/24/2009 04:02PM Main British Car: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine Currently the original 1592cc 4cylinder |
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Hi, my name is Marshall and I'm from Auburn Washington, I'm 15 and I just bought my first car, a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine that I plan on slowly restoring/rebuilding. Eventually it'll get a built 302 in it along with a 5 speed from a mustang and a narrowed 9" in the rear. But it runs for now and I'll probably drive it the way it is until I can get a real job and really start pouring money and time into it (I paid for the car doing yard jobs all summer).
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
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Welcome Marshall. Looks like a pretty nice car you got, I know you will enjoy it a lot. Sounds like you have a pretty good grasp on your project plans as well.
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Spitfire 350 Phil McConnell Perrysburg, OH (Toledo area) (258 posts) Registered: 01/11/2010 09:19PM Main British Car: 74 Spitfire 350Chevy |
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I'd like to say hi to everyone out there. My Spitfire (http://www.britishv8.org/Triumph/PhilMcConnell.htm) has been on the website for at least 7 years and I want to say thanks for keeping it there. I have been driving and updating the car since June of 1996.This photo is of my daughter and I at a solo event in Augustof ,08. I will be sending updated photos and info to to be posted later. I would really like to take part in this years annual meeting. Does anyone know when and where it will be? I thank you in advance for any info.
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
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Hi Phil, nice looking car -- looks like a blast! The meet this year is in Indy in July -- the week after 4th of July. More info here... [forum.britishv8.org]
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Just a hi all!
Based in England in Brighton looking at the cool website love Rover V8s got 3 two 3.5 & one 4.0L love them sounds nice and looks good.
I drive a Toyota Surf 2nd Gen and then added a V8 in it, boy it sounds nice would like a superchager with a chrome inlet over the bonit. |
eyeosteverino Steve Kimball Southwest NM (30 posts) Registered: 03/02/2008 10:58AM Main British Car: 67 Sunbeam, 2.8 L V6 Ford, |
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Been here a while, just now introducing myself... It all started 30 years ago with a Sunbeam Tiger. Of course, I immediately regretted selling it and vowed never to sell another car. The two I'm posting today represent the latest finished projects. The Red/White '64 MGB is a pretty accurate restoration (besides the paint scheme). Pic is posted under the paint/trim section, two/tone thread.
I bought a second '64 B just to get the overdrive for the first restoration, and wanted to build a V8-B at the same time. I knew it would be more fun. But after consideration, I decided cutting all that sheet metal was unnecessary since I had a nice Chevy V6 sitting in the barn. Its got a T50 transmission and I made all mounts and the headers myself. I wish I knew about Bill Guzman a bit earlier. B #3, a 1977 will end up with a V8 4.6L - that's my next project and the one I'll post pictures of as I go along. The pics below are the #2 MGB, V6 - I call it my "mouse" rod. |
73GT Anthony Pregent Northern Virginia (7 posts) Registered: 03/27/2010 11:47AM Main British Car: 1973 MGB GT OE |
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Hello All!
My name is Tony and I just recently got my 1973 MGB GT. I need to replace the sills and the left rear quarter. I can likely get away with a patch for the right dog leg. The eventual objectives include a rover or buick v8, sebring flares, corbeau seats with four point belts, and a wide variety of convenience items. It should be a fun resto mod/street rod. I'm hoping to pull off a lot of updating whiile retaining a vintage feel. Eventually I may autocross the car but it will likely never be track raced outside of a track day or two. |