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engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" and Costello V8s

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smelfi
Steve Melfi
Alexandria Ohio
(90 posts)

Registered:
04/26/2008 07:35AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB 302

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Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: smelfi
Date: August 05, 2014 04:01PM

Got it underway a couple of days ago. First I gently drove it around my property for 10 minutes or so, pulled into the driveway letting it idle while I checked for leaks and anything amiss – no problems. Next I did a short easy first, second, third gear drive about a 100 yards up the road. Turned around and nailed it through first and second – jeeeeeeeezzzzz what a kick. Did it again and then again. Finally I parked it in my drive, went in, grabbed a cold one, and spent the next ten minutes just staring at the thing.

I still need to attend to the finishing touches, install the interior, and get it insured.

Here’s a few photo’s of it. After I get it finished I’ll submit a “How it was done”.

302, Edelbrock intake and 600 carb, Ford E303 cam, Crane 17:1 roller lifters, T5, Ford 8.8 Traclock with 3.73 gears, Classic Conversions 4 link, 1972 Dodge B5 blue paint (with ghost stripe),

Thanks to everyone here who has helped me out over the past few years.

Steve

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kstevusa
kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
(985 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 09:37AM

Main British Car:
2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: August 05, 2014 04:21PM

Steve, looks great and I love Blue Ovals. It could take you a year or more to move past the urge to NAIL IT. The rush I got was enhanced by the aluminum flywheel and 3.55's. The 3.73's should give you a similar rush. Keep plugin' away and you will be able to hang with us at the V8 meets. 2015 is in Indy. SAFETY FASTER!
PS, if you know someone else who wants a E Cam, Just pay S&H and I will give them one.


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
(1165 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: August 05, 2014 05:31PM

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if you know someone else who wants a E Cam...
"All hail the mighty E-cam"........or not!
Way to go Steve.....great colour choice - great engine choice - looking forward to seeing it in Indy
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MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(4514 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: August 05, 2014 06:07PM

Very nice!


Moderator
Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
(4577 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: Moderator
Date: August 05, 2014 07:07PM

That sure looks great!

I can't wait to work on the HIWD.


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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Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: rficalora
Date: August 05, 2014 09:44PM

Great job Steve - long time coming -- i'm sure that made it even more exciting!

Cant wait to see it; hope to see you in Indy next summer.


kerbau53
Geoff Morton
Naples, FL
(109 posts)

Registered:
08/09/2010 10:27PM

Main British Car:
78 MGB Ford 5L

Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: kerbau53
Date: August 06, 2014 06:40AM

Looks great! Enjoy.



danmas
Dan Masters
Alcoa, Tennessee
(578 posts)

Registered:
10/28/2007 12:11AM

Main British Car:
1974 MGBGT Ford 302

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Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: danmas
Date: August 06, 2014 10:01AM

Quote:
It could take you a year or more to move past the urge to NAIL IT.

Six years and I still haven't moved past that urge.

Looks great, Steve.


RMO 699F
Mike Maloney
SW Ohio
(531 posts)

Registered:
12/09/2007 12:28PM

Main British Car:
1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

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Re: Another 302 hits the ground running
Posted by: RMO 699F
Date: August 06, 2014 05:23PM

Steve, your car looks great! Bring it down to Tipp City for a test drive!


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