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

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BillinCT
Bill Brauch

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03/11/2011 04:12PM

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Re: MGBV8 project
Posted by: BillinCT
Date: June 09, 2011 09:13AM

Got the engine pulled and painted the engine bay and the engine. I need to plumb the clutch line and the gas line, then install the engine.
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flitner
John Fenner
Miami Fl
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03/11/2010 10:58AM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB 350 CHEVY

Re: MGBV8 project
Posted by: flitner
Date: June 09, 2011 01:48PM

Looking good!!! what color red is the engine bay? Looks familiar{:o)


BillinCT
Bill Brauch

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Re: MGBV8 project
Posted by: BillinCT
Date: June 26, 2011 08:40AM

The engine bay is Damask red. So is the car, but faded and needing a buffing. I got the engine installed, and the headers on. Now the fun begins: wiring, plumbing, exhaust.
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MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: MGBV8 project
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 26, 2011 10:24PM

I'd be inclined to paint the engine Damask Red, as well.


BillinCT
Bill Brauch

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Re: MGBV8 project
Posted by: BillinCT
Date: December 01, 2011 07:00AM

I finally got it running. Finished up the bits on monday, got it running tuesday, and yesterday made the front half of the exhaust system and took it for a ride. Very loud and very fast. Now that the wiring appears to be correct and all the relays are installed, I will wrap the wiring harness and the engine bay should look ok. Next to find mufflers that fit and quiet it down sufficiently.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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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: MGBV8 project
Posted by: rficalora
Date: December 01, 2011 10:25PM

Very good! Congrats again


BillinCT
Bill Brauch

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Re: MGBV8 project
Posted by: BillinCT
Date: December 04, 2011 10:35PM

Got the exhaust finished. Sounds good, not too loud. Wrapped the harness. Wiring is spliced from ford to mg successfully. Lots of power, but very drivable.
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ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
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10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: MGBV8 project
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: December 05, 2011 09:24AM

Looking good Bill......
........and I congratulate you on your choice of engine.
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