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

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77redmg
Luke Anderson

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10/16/2010 10:51PM

Main British Car:
302 in 77mgb
Posted by: 77redmg
Date: October 16, 2010 10:58PM

I just aquired a 77mgb and after driving it for about 2 week Ive decided the stock 4 banger just doesnt have enough balls for me. Ive seen many pictures and videos of people putting ford 302s in these little cars. i was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction in which to get started. I have the car and the motor. I just need to kniw how to mate the 2 together... please help....


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: 302 in 77mgb
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 16, 2010 11:33PM

Contact Pete Mantell -- info here... [www.britishv8.org]

Pete has a kit with the front crossmember modified for oil pan clearance & motor mounts attached, headers, & trans cross member.


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
(4577 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: 302 in 77mgb
Posted by: Moderator
Date: October 17, 2010 02:38PM

Check the article archives here: [www.britishv8.org] There are many articles about Ford conversions, including three or four by Pete. You'll also find photos of headers made specifically for the job and sold by Ted Lathrop at FastCars. (The FastCars front suspension can also be ordered with motor mounts for a Ford 302 pre-installed.)
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MGB SS
Joe Schafer
Central Michigan
(150 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 06:46AM

Main British Car:
1971 Mgb 1991 5.0 Ford

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Re: 302 in 77mgb
Posted by: MGB SS
Date: October 21, 2010 08:37PM

Welcome Luke

Your opening statement about the pitiful 4 banger is rite on

The 302 swap a great idea, and a lot of work, my advise is read every 302 "How it was done" article on this site, write down all of your questions ask on here and re-read above mention articles.

A phone call to both above mentioned Companies is also a great idea after putting your list of questions together.

Again welcome and have fun with it


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