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

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88v8
Ivor Duarte
Gloucestershire UK
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02/11/2010 04:29AM

Main British Car:
1974 Land Rover Lightweight V8

MGB + 302/T5
Posted by: 88v8
Date: January 23, 2023 05:39AM

On Bat, where I can't snaffle the pics, a yellow 79 rubber-bumper roadster.
All done some years ago, ready to roll.

Bit of nitpicking going on, seller awol so far. Auction ends in four days.

In Alabama

Ivor.


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
(4586 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: MGB + 302/T5
Posted by: Moderator
Date: January 23, 2023 04:48PM

I don't understand why people have such a difficult time tidying up wiring. People install a V8 and just drape extra wires here, there, and everywhere. At best, the car looks unfinished. First impressions matter, and my first impression tells me to not look too hard at this car because it's probably a slapdash build throughout.


Scott68B
Scott Costanzo
Columbus, Ohio
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Registered:
10/25/2007 11:30AM

Main British Car:
1968 MGB GM 5.3 LS4 V8

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Re: MGB + 302/T5
Posted by: Scott68B
Date: January 23, 2023 06:23PM

Quote:
I don't understand why people have such a difficult time tidying up wiring. People install a V8 and just drape extra wires here, there, and everywhere. At best, the car looks unfinished. First impressions matter, and my first impression tells me to not look too hard at this car because it's probably a slapdash build throughout.

I agree Curtis. It isn't that hard to do.

Hope things have been good with you. Long time no talk to.

Scott
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kstevusa
kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
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10/25/2007 09:37AM

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

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Re: MGB + 302/T5
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: January 24, 2023 07:17AM

My thoughts are similar.


88v8
Ivor Duarte
Gloucestershire UK
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Main British Car:
1974 Land Rover Lightweight V8

Re: MGB + 302/T5
Posted by: 88v8
Date: January 24, 2023 09:52AM

Ha, yes, I misread that, thought it was done some years ago and refreshed by the seller.

Well, now we know what it costs for a quick and dirty V8 swap.... pics 67,68... four months, forty hours plus subbed out work.

I can see the appeal of that route if you're not wanting to spend months in the garage and able to tidy up the loose ends yourself.

Ivor


88v8
Ivor Duarte
Gloucestershire UK
(1049 posts)

Registered:
02/11/2010 04:29AM

Main British Car:
1974 Land Rover Lightweight V8

Re: MGB + 302/T5
Posted by: 88v8
Date: January 28, 2023 04:24AM

Sold for $10,700... rather unloved and seller largely absent.


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