two MGB V8 conversions, photographed near Townsend TN
Two V8-Converted MGB Sports Cars (Mike Moor's '78 w/Buick 300 and Jeff Howell's '63 w/Buick 215)

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"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 22, Issue 1, December 2014, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
The Cars of BritishV8 2014, by Curtis Jacobson
Touring Clive Cussler's Museum, by Curtis Jacobson
How We Spent Our Summer Vacation, by Curtis Jacobson
How It Was Done #324 (Robert Bennett, Longmont CO, 1967 Jaguar XKE, Ford 302 V8, C4 automatic)
How It Was Done #325 (Don Bonar, Prairie Village KS, 1971 MG MGB, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #326 (Mark Brown, Charlottesville VA, 1974 Triumph TR-6, Rover 3.5 V8, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #327 (Derek Costello, Niagara Falls ON, 1974 Triumph TR-6, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #328 (Phil Erikson, Caldwell ID, 1974 MG MGB GT, GM 3.1 V6 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #329 (Howard Fitzcharles, Smyrna TN, 1970 MG MGB GT, Olds 215 V8, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #330 (Albert Gary, Hartford CT, 1971 Triumph TR-6, Chevy 2.0 I4 blown, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #331 (Bill Gaulin, Harrisville RI, 1974 MG MGB, Chevy 4.8L V8, TH350 automatic)
How It Was Done #332 (Larry Lambert, Wenatchee WA, 1974 Triumph TR-6, GM 3.4 V6 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #333 (Jim Legg, Napa CA, 1972 MG MGB, GM 3.4L V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #334 (Charles Long, McDonald TN, 1966 MG MGB, GM 3.4L V6 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #335 (Marc Meccia, Howell NJ, 1967 Morris Minor, Mazda 1.6L I4, Mazda 5-speed)
How It Was Done #336 (Joe Moticker, Dania Beach FL, 1960 Triumph TR-3A, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #337 (BillyJo Olinyk, Toronto ON, 1967 Sunbeam Alpine, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #338 (Hank Ronish, Thornton CO, 1974.5 MG MGB, Ford 3.0 V6 EFI, ? 5-speed)
How It Was Done #339 (Steve Schweitzberger, Littleton CO, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, Alfa Romeo I4, ?)
How It Was Done #340 (Ray Waugh, Phillipsburg NJ, 1967 MG MGB GT, GM 2.8 V6, T5 5-speed)


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 21, Issue 2, December 2013, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
Touring Speedway Motors' Museum, by Curtis Jacobson
Touring Morgan Motor Company's Factory, by Curtis Jacobson
How It Was Done #316 (Mike Alexander, Richmond VA, 1974 MG MGB GT, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #317 (James Bryan, Layton UT, 1971 MG MGB, GM 3.1L V6 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #318 (Jon Cook, Saint Louis MO, 1969 Triumph GT6+, GM 5.7L V8 EFI, T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #319 (Jim Elliott, Forest Hills NY, 1962 AH 3000, Chevy 6.0 V8, 4L80E auto)
How It Was Done #320 (James Marsilia, PA, 1952 MG TD, Chrysler 392 V8, 727 automatic)
How It Was Done #321 (Glenn Merrell, Lafayette CO, 1973 Triumph Stag, Triumph 3.0L V8, T35 automatic)
How It Was Done #322 (James Spradlin, Colorado Springs CO, 1979 MG MGB, GM 3.4 V6 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #323 (Scott Wooley, Frederick CO, 1970 MG MGB, Ford 289 V8, T5 5-speed)
Shaun Holmes' 1969 MGC GT Vintage Racecar
David Russell-Wilks' 1965 MGB Vintage Racecar


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 21, Issue 1, July 2013, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
The Cars of BritishV8 2013, by Curtis Jacobson
Track Day at Mid-America Motorplex, by Curtis Jacobson
How It Was Done #306 (Kurt Appley, Southeast NE, 65 MG Midget, Nissan 1.5 I4, Nissan 5-speed)
How It Was Done #307 (Bill Ashby, Broomfield CO, 1967 Sunbeam Alpine, Nissan 1.8 I4 turbo/EFI, Nissan 5-speed)
How It Was Done #308 (Mike Fuchs, Denver CO, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine, GM 3.4 V6, Muncie 5-speed)
How It Was Done #309 (Lorenz Hassenstein, Ridgefield CT, 1978 Triumph TR8, Rover 4.6 V8 NOx, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #310 (Steve Kimball, Columbus NM, 1977 MG MGB, Buick 3.5 V8, T50 5-speed)
How It Was Done #311 (John Maas, Poolesville MD, 1972 MG MGB GT, Rover 4.9 V8, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #312 (Alex Mantell, Sidney IN, 1980 MG MGB LE, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #313 (Ryan Reis, Beatrice NE, 1959 Hillman Husky, Oldsmobile 2.3 I4, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #314 (Harry Tomsic, North Vancouver BC, 1966 Jaguar E-Type, Dodge 340 V8, 727 auto)
How It Was Done #315 (Ernie Vicencio, Whittier CA, 1974 Jensen Healey, Rover 3.5 V8, T5 5-speed)
Randy Byboth's 1964 Austin Healey Sprite Vintage Racecar
Steve Cook's 1974 March Formula One Racecar
Rick Haynes' 1965 MG Midget Vintage Racecar
Jerry Richards' 1972 MGB GT V8 Vintage Racecar


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 20, Issue 2, December 2012, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
BritishV8's Tour of Hatfield Restorations, by Curtis Jacobson
How It Was Done #297 (Stephen Bridgland, Kent England, 63 Morris Minor, Rover 3.5 V8, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #298 (Ivan Collins, Raleigh NC, 79 MG MGB GT, Ford 347cid V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #299 (Paul Erzen, Post Falls ID, 66 Sunbeam Tiger, Ford 363cid V8, C4 auto)
How It Was Done #300 (Rob Ficalora, Cypress TX, 73 MG MGB, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #301 (Martyn Harvey, Waterloo ONT, 74.5 MG MGB GT, Ford 302cid V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #302 (Ole Larsen, Frederikshavn DK, 80 Triumph TR8, supercharged Rover 3.5, Getrag 5-speed)
How It Was Done #303 (Barry Strugnell, Lutz FL, 79 MG MGB, Chevy 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #304 (John Walsh, Roseville CA, 81 Triumph TR7, Buick 3.8L V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #305 (Van Wilder, Brooksville FL, 71 Triumph TR6, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
Larry Ligas' 1961 Daimler SP250 ("Dart") Racecar
Glenn Stephens' 1956 Lotus Eleven Le Mans Racecar
Dudley Cunningham's 1959 Lotus Fifteen Racecar
Justin Frick's 1982 March Formula Two Racecar
Ken Williamson's 1968 MGC GTS (Sebring) Replica
Andy Antipas' 1973 Titan Mk6 Formula Ford Racecar
Bill Hart's Devin Bodied 1957 Triumph TR3 Racecar
The Kastner/Brock 1968 Triumph TR250K Sebring Special
John Dimmer's 1971 Tyrrell Formula One Racecar




"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 20, Issue 1, July 2012, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
The People of BritishV8 2012, by Curtis Jacobson
The Cars of BritishV8 2012, by Curtis Jacobson
BritishV8 Tour of the Texas State Railway, by C.Jacobson & L.Shimp
How To: Install Nissan Stanza fender flares on your MGB, by Mike Cook
How To: Build an MGA Cargo Trailer, by Jeb Blanchard
Ray Holtzapple's 1974 MGB GT V8 (serial number 1873, resides in Houston TX)
Phil Marcell's 1973 MGB GT V8 (serial number 0316, resides in Plano TX)
How It Was Done #285 (B.A.D.A.S.S., various, 68 MG MGB-GT, Buick 455 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #286 (Tim Curran, Holland PA, 79 MG MGB, Chevy 5.7 V8, T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #287 (Bill Davidson, Overland Park KS, 74 MG MGB-GT, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #288 (Kingsley Dunstan, Perth W. Australia, 77 Triumph Stag, Chevy 5.7L V8, TH700R4 auto)
How It Was Done #289 (Calvin Grannis, Elk Grove CA, 74 Triumph TR6, Chevy 5.7 V8, T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #290 (Galen Hazen, Plano TX, 74 Jensen Healey, Chevy 350 V8, 700r4 5-auto)
How It Was Done #291 (Darrell Levine, Winnipeg Manitoba, 78 MG MGB, Buick 231 V6, MG 4-speed+OD)
How It Was Done #292 (Harry Miller, Interlaken NY, 61 MG MGA, Ford 289 V8, C4 auto)
How It Was Done #293 (Ken Nicks, Jonesville NC, 74 MG MGB-GT, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #294 (Keith Tanner, Grand Junction CO, 72 MG MGB-GT, Chevy 5.7 V8, T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #295 (Richard Wright, Rowlett TX, 60 Austin Healey 3000, Chevy 327 V8, Tremec TKO600 5-speed)
How It Was Done #296 (Jeremy Youngblood, McKinney TX, 68 MG MGB, Rover 3.9 V8, T5 5-speed)
Bob Girvin's Chrysler Hemi V8 Powered 1958 Allard GT Racecar
Terry Milnes' 1966 Mini Cooper S Racecar
Bruce McCalister's 1968 Austin Cooper S Mk2 Racecar
Michael Bartell's 1956 Healey 100M Vintage Racecar
Murray Sinclair's 1969 Brabham BT29 Formula B Racecar
Brad Baker's 1969 Brabham BT30 Formula Two Racecar
Bob Machinist's 1972 Chevron B21 FIA Group 5 Racecar
Michael Oritt's Climax Powered 1959 Elva MkIV Racecar
Bernard Bradpiece's Twin-Cam Powered 1963 Elva MkVII Racecar
Duncan Black's 1949 Lester MG Special Racecar
Phil Mauger's 1973 McLaren M23 Formula One Racecar
Neil McCready's 1971 Merlyn Mk20 Formula Ford Racecar
Richard Brown's 1964 Triumph Spitfire Racecar
Paul Bova's 1959 Turner Mk1 Racecar


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2011, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
How To: Build a Do-It-Yourself Roll Hoop for your MGB, by Don Bode
How It Was Done #274 (Stephen Blackburn, California, 71 MG MGB, Chevy 283 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #275 (Pat Cargan, Kent England, 49 Jowett Javelin, Chrysler 318 V8, Torqueflight 727 auto)
How It Was Done #276 (Roger Haber, Black Diamond Alberta, 67 MG MGB, Chevy 350 V8, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #277 (Shaun Hateley, Trowbridge Wiltshire, 80 MG MGB, Rover 3.5L V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #278 (Rick Ingram, Saint Joseph IL, 74.5 MG MGB-GT, Rover 5.0L V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #279 (Jos Minderhoud, Grijpskerke Holland, 76 MG MGB-GT-V8, Rover 3.5L V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #280 (Dave Plumley, Unionville TN, 53 MG TD, Chevy 350 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #281 (Steve Quilliam, Victoria Australia, 75 MG MGB, Rover 3.5L V8, Toyota 5-speed)
How It Was Done #282 (George Smathers, Washington, 71 Triumph TR6, Ford 302 V8, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #283 (Gary Stanfield, Staffordshire England, 72 Triumph Stag, Rover 3.9L V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #284 (Jochem Van den Bosch, Driebergen Holland, 67 MG MGB-GT, TVR 4.3L V8, T5 5-speed)
Rachel Nelson's 1965 Austin Cooper S Racecar
Al Murray's Twin-Cam Powered 1967 Brabham BT21 Racecar
Kurt DelBene's 1964 B.R.P. (BRP-BRM) Grand Prix Racecar
Cameron Healy's ~1954 Cooper-Porsche ("Pooper") Racecar
Mark Weatherup's 1979 Crosslé 35F Formula Ford Racecar
Walter Davies' 1971 Ford Escort RS1600 Racecar
Terry Buffum's ex-Don Parkinson 1950 Jaguar XK120 Special
Bob Millstein's ex-Walt Hansgen 1951 Jaguar XK120 Special
Kurt Fischer's 1970 Lola T200 Formula Ford Racecar
Walter Davies' 1978 Lola T492 Sports 2000 Racecar
Don Munoz's 1962 Twin-Cam Powered Lotus 23B Racecar
Kyle Kaulback's 1970 Lotus 61MX Formula Ford Racecar
Kyle Kaulback's 1971 Lotus 69 Formula B Racecar
Robert Romanansky's 1969 Macon MR7 Formula Ford Racecar
Jim Johnson's 1972 March 729 Formula Ford Racecar
Scott Hughes' Chevrolet-Powered McLaren M8F Can-Am Racecar
Howard Freeman's 1968 Merlyn 11 Formula Ford Racecar
Bernard Bradpiece's 1969 Merlyn 11A Formula Ford Racecar
Dave Fairchild's 1969 Merlyn 11A Formula Ford Racecar
Harry Gentry's 1962 MG Midget Vintage Racecar
Chuck Pitt's 1968 Spridget Vintage Racecar
Phil Leonard's Rover-Powered MG RV8 (SCCA GT2 Class!) Racecar
Geoff Byrd's Ford-Powered 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Racecar
Bill Bovenizer's Twin-Cam Powered 1968 Titan MkIII Formula B Racecar
Beady Eye Vintage Racing's Triumph-Powered Tornado ThunderBolt Racecar
Dennis DeLap's Triumph-Powered 1967 TVR 2200 Special Racecar


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 18, Issue 1, December 2010, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat
How To: Basic Hammerforming and Planishing, by Curtis Jacobson
Keeping Your Bearings: An Intro to Oil Accumulators and their Installation, by Bill Young
New: Lightweight Aluminum EFI-Ready Fuel Tank for MGB, by Curtis Jacobson
A BritishV8 Crossword Puzzle!, by Greg Myer
Autocross in the Parking Lot of O'Reilly Raceway Park, by Curtis Jacobson
The Fastimes Indoor Karting "Indy 50", by Curtis Jacobson
Dining Out in Indianapolis, by Curtis Jacobson
Visiting the Indy 500 Hall of Fame Museum, by Curtis Jacobson
Visiting Prototype Development LLC, by Curtis Jacobson
BritishV8 2010 Tech Sessions, by Curtis Jacobson
Hanging Out in the Parking Lots of Indianapolis, by Curtis Jacobson
How It Was Done #251 (Mike Alexander, Richmond VA, 71 MG MGB, Buick 215 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #252 (Brook Anderson, Berkshire UK, 76 MG MGB GT V8, Rover 3.5 V8, MG 4-speed plus overdrive)
How It Was Done #253 (Don Bode, Wake Forest NC, 68 MG MGB, Buick 300 V8, Powerglide 2-speed auto)
How It Was Done #254 (Chris Davies, Wales UK, 59 Austin Healey Sprite, Ford 1.5 L4, Ford 4-speed)
How It Was Done #255 (Earl Dickeson, Kingman AZ, 77 MG MGB, Ford 302, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #256 (Bob Fisher, Pottstown PA, 75 MG MGB GT V8, Rover 3.9 V8, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #257 (Merv Hagen, Dundee IL, 73 Jaguar XKE, Ford 351 V8, C4 auto)
How It Was Done #258 (Tim Hoffman, Orange CA, 79 Jaguar XJ6L, Chevy 383 V8, 700R4 auto)
How It Was Done #259 (Mike Jelinek, Parker CO, 80 MG MGB, Rover 4.9 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #260 (Steve Kimball, Columbus NM, 64 MG MGB, GM 2.8 V6, T50 5-speed)
How It Was Done #261 (Michael Kurtzweil, New London WI, 77 MG MGB, Rover 4.0 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #262 (Ed LaBrush, Willoughby Hills OH, 52 MG TD, Chevy 350 V8, Powerglide 2-speed auto)
How It Was Done #263 (Steve Lagoy, Baldwinsville NY, 77 MG MGB, Ford 302 EFI V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #264 (Brian Laughlin, Issaquah WA, 69 MG MGB GT, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #265 (Peter Linn, Brisbane Australia, 55 Austin Healey 100, Holden 3.8 V6, 700/R4 auto)
How It Was Done #266 (Phil McConnell, Swanton OH, 74 Triumph Spitfire, Chevy 350 V8, T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #267 (Larry Nicholas, Mechanicsville MD, 64 MG MGB, Ford 302 V8, C4 3-speed auto)
How It Was Done #268 (Wilfred Potter, Springfield OH, 54 Sunbeam Alpine, Ford 302 V8, AOD 4-speed auto)
How It Was Done #269 (Ed Theobald, Surrey BC, 72 MG MGB GT, Mazda 1.8 I4 EFI, Mazda 5-speed)
How It Was Done #270 (Luis Velasco, Goshen KY, 79 MG MGB, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #271 (Henk-Jan Vonk, Rotterdam Netherlands, 77 MG MGB, Rover 3.5 V8 EFI, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #272 (Rodney Wells, Sunbury Victoria AUS, 80 Triumph TR7, Toyota 4.0 V8, Toyota 5-speed)
Famous and Fantastic: the Mike Adams / Al Pease Supercharged 1962 MGB
As Built by Huffaker Engineering: Eddie Beal's Silver MGB
Nick Chamberlain's Vintage Austin Healey Sprite
Craig Chima's Immaculate Ginetta G4 Series Two
Derek Chima's 1978 SCCA Championship Winning MG Midget
Big Motor, Big Tires: Seb Coppola's Lola T192 Formula 5000 Racecar
As Raced by Huffaker Engineering: Don Dickey's Red MGB
Little Hemi: Joe Dockman's 1960 Daimler SP250 Race Car
Stainless Steel Wonder: Paul Dudiak's McKee Mk12 Formula 5000 Racecar
Scott Fairchild's 1972 Royale RP3-A Formula Ford
So Very Many Louvers! Harry Gaunt's 1956 Morgan Plus 4
Lost and Found: Ron Goldleaf's WRE Shadow Formula 5000 Racecar
Editor's Choice: Tom Grudovich's 1960 Lola Sports Mk.1 Race Car
Eric Haga's Lola T190 Formula 5000 Racecar Was There, and So Was He!
Scott Janzen's 1968 Triumph GT6 Makes a Remarkable Rumble
Formula 5000 for Ford Fans: Mike Knittel's Chinook Mk12
Al Unser, Kas Kastner, Jimmy Dittemore, and Mead Korwin's Lola T192
Gord Leach's 1974 Hawke DL11 Formula Ford
First to Race and to Win: Dick Leehr's 1968 Lotus 51c Formula Ford
John McCue's Absolutely Exquisite 1972 MG Midget
Photographed During BritishV8 2009: Jay Nadelson's Cooper T43 (F2, circa 1957)
Triumph Power in a Handsome Saloon: Mark Rosenberg's 1959 Peerless GT
Slippery and Slick: Pat Ryan's 1967 Triumph Spitfire
Ugly, But Worth Two Bloody Fortunes: Syd Silverman's Costin-bodied Lister Jag
First to Win a Championship: Jeff Snook's Alexis Mk14 Formula Ford
George Wright's Innovatively Prepared 1961 Triumph TR4
Super Trick: Michael Zappa's 1962 MGB Racecar
Super Trick Two: Michael Zappa's 1969 TVR Tuscan with Ford Essex V6


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 17, Issue 2, December 2009, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
BritishV8 2009 Overview, by Curtis Jacobson
Dale Spooner's Motion Machine Machine Shop, by Larry Shimp
How It Was Done #248 (Merv Hagen, Dundee IL, 66 MG MGB, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #249 (Ken Percival, Sacramento CA, 72 Triumph TR6, Ford 289 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #250 (Mike Pugh, Raleigh NC, 59 Ford Thames, BMW 2L, BMW 5-speed)
How It Was Done #251 (Norm Rest, Laguna Beach CA, 60 Austin Healey Sprite, Nissan 1.6L (EFI), Datsun 5-speed)
How It Was Done #252 (Paul Schils, Fredonia WI, 71 MG MGB, Ford 302 V8, T5 5-speed)
Tivvy Shenton's Jaguar XK140 Race Car
Storm Field's MGB GT V8 Race Car
Mike Kusch's 1964 MGB Race Car
Dan Leonard's 1949 MG TC Special Race Car
Vic Schuster's Turner MkIII Race Car
Jeff Snook's Lotus Eleven LeMans Race Car
Marcus Jones' Lotus 18 Junior Race Car
Bob Polak's Mini Marcos MkIII Race Car
Michael Snowdon's G.R.D. 272 Formula Two Race Car


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 17, Issue 1, July 2009, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat, by Curtis Jacobson
Triumph TR3 plus 4 (part 2), by Randy Schultz
Valve Job Basics, by Greg Myers
All About PCV Systems, by Jim Blackwood
How To: Install Rear Disc Brakes on a TR6, by Don Watson
New and Improved Chassis for Triumph TR6, by Curtis Jacobson
MGB-GT-V8 Prototype Number 096, by Clive Wagerfield
MGB GT V8 Parts Catalog, (Moss Motors)
University Motors' MGB GT V8 Ad, (University Motors UK)
MGB GT V8, (Classic Car)
A Tale of Two Vees, (Classic Car)
Classic Choice: MGB GT V8, (Thoroughbred and Classic)
How It Was Done #230 (Mike Alexander, Richmond VA, 73 MG MGB, Buick 215 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #231 (Graham Bingham, Derbyshire UK, 74 Triumph Spitfire, Rover 3.5 V8, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #232 (Richard Bondy, Northville MI, 61 Austin Healey Sprite, Ford 2.0L I4 EFI, T9 5-speed)
How It Was Done #233 (Brad Chapman, Bicton Australia, 75 MG MGB-GT, Rover 3.5 V8, Toyota 5-speed)
How It Was Done #234 (Scott Costanzo, Dublin OH, 68 MG MGB, GM 3.1 V6 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #235 (Joe Curry, Sahuarita AZ, 63 Triumph Spitfire, Honda 2.0L I4 EFI, Honda 6-speed)
How It Was Done #236 (James Englehart, Ault CO, 67 MG MGB, Buick 231 V6, T50 5-speed)
How It Was Done #237 (Bryant Ercanbrack, Eagle Mountain UT, 64 MG MGB, Ford 289 V8, 4-speed)
How It Was Done #238 (BobHertz, Seattle WA, 79 MG MGB, Ford 302 V8, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #239 (Laurie Houghton, Adelaide Australia, 73 MG MGB, Rover 3.9L V8, Toyota 5-speed)
How It Was Done #240 (Dave Kirkman, Indianapolis IN, 80 MG MGB, Ford 302/342 V8, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #241 (Wayne Kube, Plano TX, 79 MG MGB, Rover 3.9L V8 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #242 (Ian Osborne, Dorset UK, 54 Austin Healey 100, Chevy 383 V8, TKO600 5-speed)
How It Was Done #243 (Bernie Posey, Elyria OH, 79 MG MGB, Rover 3.9L V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #244 (Mike Reynolds, Beaumont Alberta, 74 Triumph Spitfire, Chevy 4.3/4.8 V6, 200-4R auto)
How It Was Done #245 (Wayne Rippy, Summerton SC, 74.5 MG MGB GT, Olds 215 V8, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #246 (Steve Sanett, Chatsworth CA, 62 Daimler SP-250, Chevy 427 V8, T10 4-speed)
How It Was Done #247 (Mike Sullivan, Chesapeake VA, 85 Marcos Mantula, Rover 3.5 V8 EFI, LT77 5-speed)
Experience Matters - A Racer's Dream Car
MGB GT V8: Buy It, Install Engine, Go Racing
Physics Teacher Demonstrates Newton's Second Law
A Close-Up Look at One of the Great Can-Am Cars
A Close-Up Look at One of the Great Formula 5000 Cars
NOJ 391 Replica: Bill Thumel's Austin Healey 100
Speedy Service: Elva Couriers Deliver Victories
When Less is More: 1300 Pounds of Marcos Magic
MG's EX186 Prototype: The Ultimate "Modified" MGA
Kent Prather's Six Time SCCA National Championship Winning MGA
The B-Stingers Race Team's MGB Vintage Racer
The Marcus Jones / Don Munoz MGB Racecar
John Targett's MGB Racecar
Alan Tosler's MGB Racecar
When More is Better: Pre-War Morgan Gets a Fourth Wheel


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 16, Issue 2, October 2008, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat, by Curtis Jacobson
Canadian Corner, by Martyn Harvey
How To: Install Big Valves, by Greg Myers
How To: Install an In-Tank Fuel Pump (for EFI), by Kelly Stevenson
The First Rule of Insuring Modified Cars, by Travis Overby
How To: Make a Solid State Voltage Stabilizer, by Curtis Jacobson
Evaluating Pulstar Spark Plugs, by Larry Shimp
British V8 2008: Autocross and Weigh-In Results, by Curtis Jacobson
British V8 2008: Valve Cover Race Results, by Curtis Jacobson
British V8 2008: Tech Sessions, by Curtis Jacobson
British V8 2008: Group Outings and Parties, by Curtis Jacobson
Second Annual British V8 Photo Contest Winners, by Dan Masters
Les Gonda's MGB GT V8 Race Car, by Curtis Jacobson
MG Built Eleven LHD MGB-GT-V8 Prototypes,by Curtis Jacobson
MGB GT V8 Paint and Trim Color Options, (various sources)
MGB GT V8 Technical and Service Notes, (BL Product Training Dept.)
Behold The MGB V8, (Australian Motor Manual)
MG V8: Too Little, Too Late, Too Much, (Car Magazine)
The B Comes Out of the Gloom, (Cars and Car Conversions)
Hey You With The Squashy Nose! (Custom Car)
Costello V8 - An MGB that Bites, (The Sunday Observer)
MGB Buick? (Sports Car World)
Buick's New Aluminum Engine, (Buick Motor Division)
How It Was Done #206 (Dan Algarin, Hewitt NJ, 74 MG MGB, Rover 3.5 V8, MG 4-speed +OD)
How It Was Done #207 (Ken Biermann, St Louis MO, 69 MG MGB, Buick 308 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #208 (Simon Briggs, Durham NC, 77 Triumph Stag, Chevy 350 V8, TH400R7 automatic)
How It Was Done #209 (Bob Burge, Cheyenne WY, 76 Jaguar XJ12, Chevy 454 V8, 700R4 automatic)
How It Was Done #210 (Bob Chartier, Cave Creek AZ, 65 Austin Healey Sprite, Mazda 1.6 I4 turbo, Mazda 5-speed)
How It Was Done #211 (John Crosse, Boulder CO, 61 Vanden Plas Princess, Nissan 2.8 I6, Nissan automatic)
How It Was Done #212 (Victor Guerrero, Sydney Australia, 71 MG MGB, Chevy 383 V8, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #213 (Merv Hagen, Dundee IL, 80 MG MGB, Buick 215 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #214 (Jason Hemphill, Louisville OH, 77 Triumph TR7, Ford 302 V8, C4 automatic)
How It Was Done #215 (Darian Henderson, San Antonio TX, 62 MG MGA, Nissan I4 turbo, Nissan 5-speed)
How It Was Done #216 (Philip Herrick, Melchbourne England, 60 Austin Healey Sprite, Rover 3.5 V8, Rover 4-speed)
How It Was Done #217 (Jim Lewenauer, Mequon WI, 74.5 MG MGB-GT, Rover 4.2 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #218 (Mike Maloney, Tipp City OH, 74 MG MGB-GT, Rover 3.9 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #219 (Dan Masters, Alcoa TN, 74 MG MGB-GT, Ford 302 V8, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #220 (Brian McCullough, Stacy MN, 80 MG MGB, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #221 (Jim Miller, Saint Joseph MI, 78 MG MGB, Buick 215 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #222 (Jim Prettyleaf, Cupertino CA, 71 Triumph TR6, Buick 231 V6, Muncie M21 4-speed)
How It Was Done #223 (Mike Puke, Dunedin New Zealand, 77 Triumph 2500, Rover V8, T-65 automatic)
How It Was Done #224 (Norman Rest, Laguna Beach CA, 56 Austin Healey 100, Ford SHO V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #225 (Ken Ritacco, Westborough MA, 77 MG MGB, Buick 215 V8, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #226 (Craig Roush, Longmont CO, 58 MG MGA, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #227 (Bill Spohn, West Vancouver BC, 57 MG MGA, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #228 (Perry Stephenson, Buckingham England, 75 MGB GT V8, Rover 4.6 V8, TH350 auto)
How It Was Done #229 (Bruce Uchida, Lakewood CO, 59 Austin Healey Sprite, BMW 1.6L I4, BMW 4-speed)


"BritishV8 Magazine" - Volume 16, Issue 1, May 2008, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat, by Curtis Jacobson
Canadian Corner, by Martyn Harvey
Randy Schultz's TR3 Plus 4 Project, by Randy Schultz
Heritage MGB Bodyshell Assembly, by Peter Mittler
How To: Make Your Own Muffler Heat Shields, by Curtis Jacobson
An Overview of Suspension Design Parameters, by Larry Shimp
MGB Roadmaster - Progress of "Project BADASS", by Bill Young
Updated Info: the Second Annual British V8 Photo Contest, by Curtis Jacobson
Look What's Gone Into the MGB GT, (Autocar weekly magazine)
MGB Improves with V8's Torque, (Autosport weekly magazine)
B-Sting: a look inside the new MGB V8, (Motor weekly magazine)
At Last - V8 Power for the MGB, (Motoring News newspaper)
Muscles Galore: Roger Bell remembers a tough car, (Motor weekly magazine)
MGB GT V8 in Six British Daily Newspapers, (various)
Costello brochure: "Introducing the Costello MGB.V8", by Ken Costello
Costello V8: A Tiger in MG's Clothing, (Sunday Times newspaper)
AutoTest: Costello MGB GT V8, (Autocar weekly magazine)
Bumbling B: first test of the Costello V8, (Motor weekly magazine)
How It Was Done #186 (circa 1985) - Barry Yardley's MGB GT V8 EFI, by Roger Parker
There's Soupability in GM's Aluminum V8's, (Speed Mechanics magazine)
The 3.5-Litre Morgan Plus-8, (Motor Sport magazine)
Rover SD1 Design and Features, (Motor Sport magazine)
How It Was Done #187 (Don Allen, Carrollton TX, 74 MG MGB, Buick 215, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #188 (Paul Avery, Essex UK, 77 MG MGB, Rover 3.5, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #189 (Max Brewster, Thornton CO, 79 Triumph Spitfire, Ford 2.3L I4 turbo, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #190 (Henry Byrd, Hampton GA, 74.5 MG MGB, Chevy 350 V8, TH-400 auto)
How It Was Done #191 (Skip Cannon, Erie CO, 04 Caterham SV, Mazda 1.8L I4 (turbo), Mazda 5-speed)
How It Was Done #192 (Bill Cardell, Palisade CO, 07 Westfield SDV, Mazda 1.8L I4 (turbo), Mazda 5-speed)
How It Was Done #193 (David Hawkins, Deer Isle ME, 67 MG MGB, Buick 215, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #194 (Martin Jansen, Rockwood ONT, 54 Healey 100, Jaguar V12 (blown), Tremec 3550 5-speed)
How It Was Done #195 (Darren Jones, Blackburn UK, 79 MG MGB-GT, Rover 3.5, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #196 (Gerald Kannenberg, Hamburg Germany, 72 Triumph GT6, Ford 2.9L V6, Type 9 5-speed)
How It Was Done #197 (Ralph Piccola, Murrieta CA, 73 MG MGB, GM 3.4 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #198 (Roger Prentice, Gloversville NY, 77 MG MGB, Buick 215, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #199 (Dan Root, Leawood KS, 77 MG MGB, Chevy 2.8 V6, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #200 (Thomas Ross, Corbett OR, 61 MG MGA, Chevy 350, TH-350 auto)
How It Was Done #201 (Ken Schmidt, Sacremanto CA, 69 Triumph TR6, Chevy 350, TH2004R auto)
How It Was Done #202 (David Tetlow, Milton Keynes UK, 75 MG MGB, Rover 3.5, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #203 (Peter van de Velde, Helmond Holland, 77 MG MGB, Rover 3.5, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #204 (Michael Young, Vero Beach FL, 79 MG MGB, Olds 215, MG 4-speed)
How It Was Done #205 (Steve Wayne, Collierville TN, 61 MG MGA, Ford 302, Tremec 3550 5-speed)

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"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume 15, Issue 3, December 2007, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat, by Curtis Jacobson
Canadian Corner, by Martyn Harvey
Machine Shop 101: An Introduction to the Basic Processes, by Greg Myer
Take a Guided Tour of the "Awesome Engines" Machine Shop, by Greg Myer
Classic Conversions' New MGB 4-link Rear Suspension, by Curtis Jacobson
Install Sebring Style (Fiberglass) MGB Fender Flares, by Simon Austin
MGB Roadmaster - the Story of "Project BADASS", by Jim Blackwood
Visit the MG Owners Club Facilities in Cambridge England, by Rob Ficalora
Rob Ficalora's MGB V8 Project - Progress Report, by Rob Ficalora
Like a Phoenix - the Story of Steven Ward's MGB V8 Project, by Steven Ward
Enter the Second Annual British V8 Photo Contest, by Curtis Jacobson
Press Release: MGB GT V8 - Preface (British Leyland)
Press Release: MGB GT V8 - Description (British Leyland)
Press Release: MGB GT V8 - Development (British Leyland)
Press Release: MGB GT V8 - Background (British Leyland)
Press Release: MGB GT V8 - Technical Specifications (British Leyland)
Magazine Ad: "This Will Ruin Your Day" (British Leyland)
The Thames Valley Police MGB GT V8s by David Willcox
MG B GT V8 (Police Review magazine)
Auto Test: MGB GT V8 (Autocar weekly magazine)
Road Test: MGB GT V8 (Motor weekly magazine)
New Targets for the Old Firm (Motor weekly magazine)
M.G.-B GT V8 Road Test (Motor Sport magazine)
MGB V8 Goes Like A Shot From A Gun (Midweek Observer)
Whatever Happened to the MGB V8? (Old Motor magazine)
Photo Reference: Nigel Ricardo's 1975 MGB GT V8
Photo Reference: Kevin Richards' 1974 MGB GT V8
Photo Reference: Dave Wellings' 1974 MGB GT V8
History of Rover's Aluminum V8 (Autocar weekly magazine)
Press Release: The Leyland Eight GE (Leyland Motor Corp. N.A.)
Press Release: Rover 3500S Sedan (and lightweight V8) (Leyland Motor Corp. N.A.)
Press Release: Rover 3500S - Specs and Pricing (Leyland Motor Corp. N.A.)
Rover P6 Design Innovations by Bill Wardlow
Photo Reference: Lance LaCerte's 1970 Rover 3500S
How It Was Done #165 (LeRoy Barton, Lakewood CO, 72 MG MGB, Ford SHO V6 EFI, Mazda M5OD 5-speed)
How It Was Done #166 (Earl Brotherton, Asheville NC, 77 MG MGB, Chevy 4.3 V6, T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #167 (John Butruce, San Jose CA, 72 Triumph TR6, Ford 302, C4 auto)
How It Was Done #168 (Chris Falla, Poole Dorset UK, 68 MG MGB, Ford 2.0 I4 turbo, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #169 (Jay Fowler, Amery WI, 73 Jenson-Healey, Buick 215, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #170 (David Graham, Sherrills Ford NC, 72 Triumph Stag, Ford 5.0 EFI, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #171 (Art Hart, Ottsville PA, 63 Triumph TR4, Ford 302, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #172 (Gregg Haskell, Montrose CO, 77 MG MGB, Buick 215, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #173 (Lorenz Hassenstein, Ridgefield CT, 68 MG MGB/GT, Rover 5.0, T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #174 (Jerry Johnson, Port Townsend WA, 55 Healey 100-4, Chevy 350, T10 4-speed)
How It Was Done #175 (Glenn Merrell, Lafayette CO, 73 Triumph Stag, Rover 3.5 EFI, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #176 (Richard Moor, Angola IN, 69 Fiberfab Avenger, Buick 3.8 V6 turbo, VW 4-speed)
How It Was Done #177 (Ed Olson, St.Paul MN, 69 Triumph TR6, Pontiac 487, T400 auto)
How It Was Done #178 (David Park, Centerburg OH, 60 Alpine, Ford 410, T10 4-speed)
How It Was Done #179 (Jack Pease, Champaign IL, 80 MGB 302, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #180 (Fred Schade Jr., Buffalo NY, 55 Healey 100-4, Chevy 305, T10 4-speed)
How It Was Done #181 (George Snively, Sacramento CA, 65 MG MGB, Ford 289, Toploader 4-speed)
How It Was Done #182 (Rick Vandenberg, Arvada CO, 72 Triumph TR6, Chevy 350, 700R4 auto)
How It Was Done #183 (Steve Ward, Dallas TX, 80 MG MGB, Chevy LT1 5.7L V8 EFI, 4L60-E auto)
How It Was Done #184 (Don Watson, Wheeling WV, 74 Triumph TR6, Ford 5.0, Ford AOD auto)
How It Was Done #185 (David Winne, Liverpool NY, 79 MG MGB, Rover 3.5, GM 700R4 auto)


"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XV, Issue 2, September 2007, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat, by Curtis Jacobson
Canadian Corner, by Martyn Harvey
How-to: Under-Hood Eaton M90 Supercharger on an MGB-V8!, by Bill Jacobson
How-to: Select a Performance Muffler, by Larry Shimp
How-to: Identify a Particular Borg-Warner T5 Transmission, research by David Gable
How-to: Easily Increase an MGB's Traction for Quicker Launches, by Bill Guzman
Announcing the Winners - First Annual British V8 Photo Contest, by Robert Milks
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Abingdon For MG Enthusiasts, by Curtis Jacobson
A Visit to British Motor Heritage, by Curtis Jacobson
The Building of an MG Midget Body, by Steve Clark
BMH's Exciting New Competition Bodyshell Program, by Curtis Jacobson
How BMH Built a Brand-New Vintage Race Car, by Curtis Jacobson
British V8 2007 Meet Overview, by Curtis Jacobson
British V8 Track Day at Nelson Ledges Road Course, by Max Fulton
Measuring Up: Autocrossing and Weighing the Cars, by Curtis Jacobson
Valve Cover Race Results, by Charles Kettering
Tech Session 1 - Digital Photography for Car People   (with Mary Schils)
Tech Session 2 - MGB Suspension Upgrades   (with Ted Lathrop)
Tech Session 3 - Ford V8 MGB Conversions   (with Pete Mantell)
Tech Session 4 - Installing a Wiring Kit   (with Dan Masters)
Tech Session 5 - Powder Coating   (with Pete Mantell)
Tech Session 6 - Rear Axle Selection and Set-Up   (with Dan Lagrou)
Tech Session 7 - Rover Electronic Fuel Injection   (with Jim Stuart)
Special V8 Meet Guest: Philip Cooke (2006 MG ZT-T, with Ford 4.6L V8)
Special V8 Meet Guest: Dave Massey (1980 Triumph TR8, with Rover 3.5L V8)
Special V8 Meet Guest: John Targett (1974 Aston Martin V8, with Aston Martin 5.3L V8)
Special V8 Meet Guest: John Targett (1975 Jensen Interceptor III, with Chrysler 440 V8)
How It Was Done #145 (Ray Bencar, Mentor OH, 65 Healey 3000, Chevy 350 V8 blown, BW T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #146 (Chris Caso-Rohland, Calgary Alberta, 78 MG MGB, Rover 3.5L V8, Toyota W58 5-speed)
How It Was Done #147 (Don Coleman, Dearborn MI, 79 MG MGB, Rover 4.9L V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #148 (Miles Crouch, Atlanta GA, 79 Triumph Spitfire, Ford 2.3L I4 turbo, Ford C4 auto)
How It Was Done #149 (Dan Furey, Columbus OH, 73 Triumph TR6, Ford 289, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #150 (Ed Greene, Spring TX, 72 MG MGB/GT, Rover 4.2, BW T5 5spd)
How It Was Done #151 (Martyn Harvey, Waterloo Ontario, 75 TVR 2500M, Chevy 350 V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #152 (Ken Hiebert, Toronto Ontario, 72 Triumph TR6, GM LT1 5.7L V8, BW T56 6-speed)
How It Was Done #153 (Joe Hutcherson, Campbellsville KY, 76 MG MGB, Chevy 4.3 V6 EFI, 700r4 auto)
How It Was Done #154 (Matt Jennings, Minneapolis MN, 67 Sunbeam Alpine, Ford 302, C4 auto)
How It Was Done #155 (Chris Jones, Salt Lake City UT, 67 MG MGB, Buick 215 V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #156 (Dale Knapke, Sidney OH, 72 Triumph TR6, Ford 2.3L turbo, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #157 (Brian Kraus, Westminster MD, 76 MG Midget, Mazda 13B Rotary, Mazda 5-speed)
How It Was Done #158 (Jonathan Lamson, Rosemont NJ, 60 MG MGA Twin-Cam, Mazda 12A Rotary, Mazda 4-speed)
How It Was Done #159 (Mark Mallaby, San Diego CA, 77 MG MGB, Rover 3.9 EFI, LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #160 (Don Nicholls, Caledonia Ontario, 77 MG MGB, Chevy 3.4 V6, T5 5spd)
How It Was Done #161 (David Petrikas, Sydney, Australia, 65 Sunbeam Alpine, Ford 302, Toploader 4-speed)
How It Was Done #162 (Jack Renaud, Dearborn MI, 80 MG MGB, Buick 215, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #163 (Joe Schafer, Mt. Pleasant MI, 71 MG MGB, Ford 5.0 EFI, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #164 (Terry Schulte, Sioux Falls SD, 74 MG MGB/GT, Ford 5.0 EFI, BW T5 5-speed)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XV, Issue 1, April 2007, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat (by Curtis Jacobson)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
UPDATE:  First Annual British V8 Photo Contest! (by Curtis Jacobson)
"A Day at the Races" - A Guide to Investigative Automotive Research (by Greg Myer)
The Story of One Ultra Radical V8 MGB (by Jim Blackwood)
Ignition Tuning 201: Use an Air/Fuel Meter to Optimize Your Ignition Timing (by Jeff Schlemmer)
How to Select and Set-Up a Carburetor for the Small Block Ford V8 (by Larry Shimp)
Glen Towery's Method for Installing Rover Hot-Wire EFI (by Greg Myer)
Guide to Range Rover Hot-Wire Electronic Fuel Injection (14CUX) (by Curtis Jacobson)
Practical Automotive Aerodynamics (for MGB V6 and V8 builders) (by Curtis Jacobson)
Shop Tech #2: How to Build a Car Rotisserie (by Bill Young)
Shop Tech #3: An Alternative Approach to Car Dollies (by Joe Schafer)
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How It Was Done #128 (Nick Baxter, 67 MG MGB/GT, Buick 215, T5 5spd)
How It Was Done #129 (Jeb Blanchard, 61 MG MGA, Chevy V6, T5 5spd)
How It Was Done #130 (Steve Bowen, 59 MG MGA, Mazda I4, Mazda 5spd)
How It Was Done #131 (Mike Cook, 80 MG MGB, Rover 4.0L, SD1 5spd)
How It Was Done #132 (Tom DiCenzo, 63 MG MGB, Chevy 454, Chevy TH400 auto)
How It Was Done #133 (Bob English, 57 MG MGA, Chevy 406, Chevy Powerglide)
How It Was Done #134 (Bob English, 57 MG MGA, Chevy 355, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #135 (Martyn Harvey, 77 MG MGB, Rover 3.5, MG 4-speed w/OD)
How It Was Done #136 (Ken Morris, 72 Triumph TR-6, Chevy 350, Muncie M21 4-speed)
How It Was Done #137 (Richard Norman, 74 Lotus Elite, Buick 298, Tremec 5-speed)
How It Was Done #138 (Wilfred Potter, 66 Sunbeam Tiger, Ford 302, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #139 (Tom Schnerk, 54 Healey 100-4, Olds 418, LaSalle 3spd)
How It Was Done #140 (Jim Stuart, 66 MG MGB, Rover 4.0L, BW T5 5spd)
How It Was Done #141 (Phillip Taggart, 73 MG MGB/GT, Buick 215, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #142 (Mark Trosper, 79 MG MGB, Rover 3.5, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #143 (Carsten Ullerup, 67 Triumph Spitfire, Rover 3.5, BW T65 auto)
How It Was Done #144 (Bill Young, 73 MG Midget, Chevy 2.8L V6, BW T5 5-speed)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XIV, Issue 3, December 2006, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat (by Curtis Jacobson)
Canadian Corner: Driving the Brooklands GT Coupe (by Martyn Harvey)
Announcement:  First Annual British V8 Photo Contest! (by Curtis Jacobson)
Book Review: "Build and Power Tune Holley Carburetors" (by Greg Myer)
How I Became Hooked on Alpines (by Rob Wiseman)
Ford 5.0L EFI Installation (by Kelly Stevenson)
Ignition Advance Curves: Theory (by Jean Monfort)
Ignition Advance Curves: Practice (by Jeff Schlemmer)
Direct Ignition: Electromotive XDI (by Howard Fitzcharles)
How Do Tandem Master Cylinders Work? (by Curtis Jacobson)
MGB Brakes: The Ultimate $15 Upgrade (by Jeff Schlemmer)
MGB Brakes: Fitting a Wilwood Master Cylinder (by Larry Shimp)
Upgrading Hoyle MGB IRS: anti-sway & stronger axles (by Larry Shimp)
Shop Tech #1: Constructing a Car Dolly (by Greg Myer)
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How It Was Done #110 (Simon Austin, 77 MGB, Rover 3.5L V8, Rover SD1 5-speed)
How It Was Done #111 (Graham Creswick, 76 MGB, Ford 5.0L V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #112 (Bob Elwin, 69 MGC-GT, Ford 5.0L V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #113 (Rod Evans, 56 Austin Healey 100, Chevy 383 V8, TH-350 auto)
How It Was Done #114 (Bob Hokanson, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, Ford 322 V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #115 (Jeff Howell, 63 MGB, Buick 215 V8, BW T50 5-speed)
How It Was Done #116 (Brent Lancaster, 76 MGB, Chevy 2.8L V6, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #117 (Leonard Marshall, 79 MGB, Ford 302 V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #118 (Bruce Mills, 74.5 MGB, Rover 3.5L V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #119 (Richard Morris, 80 MGB-LE, Rover 3.5L V8, Rover LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #120 (Jerry Porsch, 66 Sunbeam Tiger, Ford 302 V8, Powerglide auto)
How It Was Done #121 (David Thorn, 69 MGC, Buick 300 V8, TH-350 auto)
How It Was Done #122 (Troy Verrin, 69 MGB, Rover 3.5L V8, 5-speed)
How It Was Done #123 (Jake Voelckers, 65/77 MGB, Buick 215 V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #124 (Gary Walker, 64 MGB, GM 3.4L V6, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #125 (Rob Wiehl, 71 MGB, Chevy 350 V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #126 (Rob Wiseman, 61 Sunbeam Alpine, Ford 2.8L V6, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #127 (Al Wulf, 67 MGB, Buick 215 V8, BW T5 5-speed)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XIV, Issue 2, August 2006, Editor: Curtis Jacobson
In the Driver's Seat (by Curtis Jacobson)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
British V8 2006 Impressions (by Greg Myer)
Cooling System Design Considerations (by Curtis Jacobson)
Tuning for Temperature Control (by Jim Blackwood)
Rare: Scott Miller's Unique RV8 (by Greg Myer)
Opinion: Circuit Protection for Headlamps (by Curtis Jacobson)
Installing a Wiring Kit (British V8 2006 Tech Session by Greg Myer for Advance Auto-Wire)
MGB / V6 Conversions (British V8 2006 Tech Session by Bill Guzman, Classic Conversions)
MGB Front Suspension (British V8 2006 Tech Session by Ted Lathrop, Fast Cars Inc.)
Air Conditioning Installation (British V8 2006 Tech Session by Jim Stuart)
MGB / Ford 302 Conversions (British V8 2006 Tech Session by Pete Mantell, Mantell Motorsport)
"Big Brake" Upgrades (British V8 2006 Tech Session by Jim Hall, MG Five Speed Co.)
How It Was Done #92 (Evan Amaya, 64 MGB, Rover V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #93 (Todd Budde, MGBGT, Nissan Turbo-4)
How It Was Done #94 (Steve DeGroat, 70 MGBGT, Chevy 3.1L V6, GM TH700R4 auto)
How It Was Done #95 (Denny Doyle, 75 MGB, Buick 215, TR8 5-speed)
How It Was Done #96 (Buddy Fares, 62 Spitfire, Chevy 350, GM TH700R4 auto)
How It Was Done #97 (Bill Guzman, 74 MGB, GM 3.1L V6, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #98 (Martyn Harvey, 80 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #99 (Mark Heller, 74 Austin Mini, Acura Type-R VTEC 1.8L)
How It Was Done #100 (John Mangles, 58 MGA, Buick 215, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #101 (Dennis McIntyre, 71 MGB, Ford 5.0L V8, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #102 (Scott Miller, 94 MG RV8, Rover V8, Rover LT77 5-speed)
How It Was Done #103 (Gil Price, 79 MGB, Ford 5.0, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #104 (Paul Schils, 73 MGBGT, Buick 215, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #105 (Kelly Stevenson, 78 MGB, Ford 5.0, Tremec T52 5-speed)
How It Was Done #106 (Jim Stuart, 73 MGBGT, Buick 300, BW T5 5-spd)
How It Was Done #107 (Edd Weninger, 77 MGB, Rover V8, Rover LT77 5-spd)
How It Was Done #108 (Jim Wiebe, 59 MGA, GM 3.4L V6, BW T5 5-speed)
How It Was Done #109 (Classic Wheels Berlin, 74 MGBGT, Rover V8, ZF 5-speed)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XIV, Issue 1, January 2006, Editor: James Jewell, (28 pages)
In the Driver's Seat (by James Jewell)
Oil Pan Options (by Greg Myer)
Rover V8 Oil Pump Upgrade (by Jean Monfort)
Identifying B.O.P. Timing Covers (by Kurt Schley)
Ignition: Selecting a Rover V8 Distributor (by Jean Monfort)
V8 Carbs: Information on Weber (by Jean Monfort)
How It Was Done #89 (Jim Boles, 1960 Austin-Healey 3000, Chevy 350, Richmond 4-speed)
How It Was Done #90 (Barrie Robinson, Barrie Ontario, 70 MGBGT, Rover V8, Rover 5-spd)
How It Was Done #91 (Richard Lipsky, 62 Morgan, Rover V8 4.6L, T5 5-spd)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XIII, Issue 3, September 2005, Editor: James Jewell, (24 pages)
In the Driver's Seat (by James Jewell)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
Modifying a Rover V8 Crank for a T5 (by Dan LaGrou and Kurt Schley)
"How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines" by Des Hammill (book review by James Jewell)
British V8 Video Reviews (by Greg Myer)
Identifying BOP Flywheels (by Kurt Schley)
How It Was Done #88 (Jean Monfort, 67 MGB, 4.0L Rover V8, Rover 5sp)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XIII, Issue 2, May 2005, Editor: James Jewell, (24 pages)
In the Driver's Seat (by James Jewell)
MGB V12 (by Greg Myer)
Rochester 4GC Rebuild (by Greg Myer)
Harmonic Balancer Options for BOP/Rover V8 Engines (by J.Jewell & K.Schley)
Rewiring the MGB (by Jeff Howell)
A Proud Papa's Scrapbook (by Jeff Beam)
How It Was Done #87 (Tim O'Brien, 73 MGB, 2.3L I4 Turbo Ford, BW T5 5spd)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XIII, Issue 1, January 2005, Editor: James Jewell, (24 pages)
In the Driver's Seat (by James Jewell)
Canadian Corner (by Graham Creswick)
Hoyle Suspension Upgrades for the MGB (by Larry Shimp)
2004 Annual British V8 Meet - East (by Dan Masters)
Larry Nicholas' 302 Ford Powered 64 MGB, Part 3 (by Greg Myer)
"How to Restore Triumph TR5/TR250 & TR6" Book Review (by James Jewell)
How It Was Done #85 (John Fuller, 77 MGB, 3.5L Rover V8, BW T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #86 (Bruce Barrett, 86 Jaguar XJS, 350 Chevy, GM T700 4sp Auto)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XII, Issue 3, September 2004, Editor: James Jewell, (24 pages)
In the Driver's Seat (by James Jewell)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
Larry Nicholas' 302 Ford Powered 64 MGB, Part 2 (by Greg Myer)
MGB Chassis Reinforcement (by James Jewell and Adrian Akhurst)
Powder Coating: Powder to the People (by James Jewell)
Oil Embargo: Rover V8 Crankcase Vent Valve (by Harvey Liechti)
How It Was Done #84 (Larry Shimp, 68 MGB/GT, 302 Ford, BW T5 5sp)



"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XII, Issue 2, May 2004, Editor: James Jewell, (20 pages)
In the Driver's Seat (by James Jewell)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
Buick 300 Crankshaft Pilot Bushings (by Dan LaGrou and Kurt Schley)
Dayton Wire Wheels (by Robb Northrup)
SCCA Street Mod (by Keith Wheeler)
Reg Kennedy's MGB V8's (by Greg Myer)
Larry Nicholas' 302 Ford Powered 64 MGB, Part 1 (by Greg Myer)
The Sump of all Fears (by William Lane, Steve Carrick, and James Jewell)
How It Was Done #83 (Richard H. Benson, 75 MGB, 215 Buick, BW T5 5sp)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XII, Issue 1, January 2004, Editor: James Jewell, (18 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters and James Jewell)
Clutch Slave Cylinder for Ford V8 (by Dale Spooner)
Buick/Olds 215 Flywheels (by Kurt Schley)
Rover V8 Valve Guide Option (by Dale Spooner)
Book Review: "Your Expert Guide to MGB and MGB GT Problems..."
Which 5 or 6 Speed Transmission for Your Ford Conversion (by Pete Mantell)
How It Was Done #78 (Pete Mantell, Sidney IL, 69 MGB, Ford 302, BW T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #79 (Mitchell Barrett, PA, 75 Spitfire, Olds 215-turbo!)
How It Was Done #80 (Jason Norman, 67 TR4, 427 Chevy, BW T10 4sp)
How It Was Done #81 (Mike Vannozzi, MGA, 406 Chevy, Muncie M-21 4sp)
How It Was Done #82 (Bruce Wood, 69 TR6, 406 Chevy, turbo 350 auto)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XI, Issue 3, September 2003, Editor: Dan Masters, (20 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
Buick 215 Stroker Motor (269cid) with Nitrous Oxide (by Kurt Schley)
Oldsmobile 215 Stroker Motor (289 cid) (by Kurt Schley)
How It Was Done #74 (Christopher Trace, Ontario, 74.5 TR6, Ford 302, BW T5)
How It Was Done #75 (Tony Thiel, Aurora OR, 65 MGB, Ford 289, Ford T-10 4sp)
How It Was Done #76 (Bob Edgeworth, Richmond VA, 72 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-sp)
How It Was Done #77 (Don Zeigler, Idyllwild CA, 65 MGB, GM 3800 V6, BW T5)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XI, Issue 2, May 2003, Editor: Dan Masters, (20 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
Complete Coverage of the British V8 2003 Meet (by Pete and Sue Mantell)
Wade Supercharger For BOP/Rover V8 (by Kurt Schley)
RV8-Style vs. Block-Hugger Header Performance Comparison (by Kurt Schley)
The Dana 44 Axle (by Dan Lagrou)
Is There A Ford In Your Future? (by Dan Masters)
How It Was Done #73 (Robert Milks, Hendersonville NC, 65 MGB, Buick 215, BW T5)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume XI, Issue 1, January 2003, Editor: Dan Masters, (16 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
Axle Weight Comparison (by Dan Lagrou and Dan Masters)
Building the MGB that British Leyland Should Have (by Rod Holderbaum)
MGB Rear Suspension Setup (by Kurt Schley)
Making a Hot MGB-GT V8 Cool (by Barrie Robinson)
Coil-over Shocks for TR6 (by Les Shockey)
Torque vs. Horsepower (by Dan Masters)
Junkyard Quest (by Kurt Schley and Sue Hunter)
English Trifle Recipe (by Christa Masters)
How It Was Done #70 (Jim Wiebe, Madison CT, 57 MGA, Chevy 2.8L V6, T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #71 (Mike Donovan, Sweetwater TN, 57 TR3, Ford 302, Ford C4 Auto)
How It Was Done #72 (Harvey Liechti, Painesville OH, 71 MGBGT, Rover V8, BW T35 auto)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume X, Issue 3, September 2002, Editor: Dan Masters, (20 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
British V8 Meet 2002 (by Dan Masters)
Aluminum Buick Monster Motor (by Kurt Schley)
Sort of Sound Advice (by Barrie Robinson)
How It Was Done #67 (Jay Smith, Kansas City MO, 63 TR4, Ford 302, T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #68 (Bob, MGB, Olds Quad-4)
How It Was Done #69 (Neil Brown, Staffordshire England, 68 TR250, Triumph Stag V8, Triumph 5-speed)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume X, Issue 2, May 2002, Editor: Dan Masters, (16 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
Installing a Tremec 5-speed into a TR6 (by Les Shockey)
Cooling System Modifications (by Kurt Schley)
Supercharging the MGB V8 (by Jim Blackwood)
Alternative Engines, Engine Weights, and Miscellaneous Notes (by Dan Masters)
How It Was Done #64 (Hank Kleban, Lebanon NJ, 72 MG Midget, Chevy V6, Hydramatic)
How It Was Done #65 (Lyle Jacobson, Sedro-Wooley WA, 57 MGA, Buick 215, T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #66 (Keith Childs, Hamilton ONT, 75 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume X, Issue 1, January 2002, Editor: Dan Masters, (20 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
Canadian Corner (by Martyn Harvey)
Heater Hose Connections (by Bob Spurr)
Preservation with Reservations (by Barrie Robinson)
Introduction to Flywheels (by Dan Masters)
MGV8 rear ends from the Post Office (by Kurt Schley)
Special Shortie Water Pump for Rover and Buick 215 (by Barrie Robinson)
Pinion Angle (by Dan Masters)
Fuel Pump Installation (by Dan Masters)
How It Was Done #61 (Steve Carrick, Middleville MI, 74 MGB, Ford 302, T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #62 (Bruce Wyckoff, Kennesaw GA, 74.5 MGBGT, Buick 215, T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #63 (Harrison Manell, 60 MGA, Buick 3.8L V6, Muncie M21 4spd)

"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume IX, Issue 3, September 2001, Editor: Dan Masters, (20 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
Recipe for a "Stroker" V8 (by Kurt Schley)
Porting the Buick 300 Head (by Kurt Schley)
Build It and They Will Come (by Barrie Robinson)
Fuel Sender Modifications (by Dan Masters)
How It Was Done #59 (Les Shockey, Alexandria VA, 69 TR6, Ford 351, Ford C4)
How It Was Done #60 (Robert Franzen, Stevensville MI, 79 MGB, Buick 215, T5 5sp)
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"British V8 Newsletter" - Volume IX, Issue 2, May 2001, Editor: Dan Masters, (24 pages)
From the Editor (by Dan Masters)
British V8 Convention 2001 Report (by Dan Masters)
Custom Wiring Panel (by Dan Masters)
Intake Manifolds (by Dan Masters)
Chrome Bumper Conversion
How It Was Done #57 (Kurt Schley, Madison Township OH, 74 MGB, Olds 215, T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #58 (Ted Lathrop, Wayland MI, 76 TR6, Chevy 350, T5 5sp)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume IX, Issue 1, January 2001, Editor: Kurt Schley, (16 pages)
Rover V8 Oil Pumps
Notes From the Other Side of the Pond (by Dan Suter)
Interview with an Engine Builder (by Tim Lanocha)
How it Was Done update (by Bill Jacobson)
MGA V-8 Advice (by Mark Mathieson)
MG V-8 Mishaps - the Saga Continues
T-56 Transmissions
Rover V8 Camshaft Noise
How It Was Done #55 (Brian Yeates, Langley BC, 73 MGBGT, GM 350, T-56 6sp)
How It Was Done #56 (Jim Ray, Ellijay GA, 80 MGB, Buick 215, T5 5sp)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume VIII, Issue 3, September 2000, Editor: Kurt Schley, (16 pages)
From the Editor (by Kurt Schley)
Headers and Exhaust Manifolds for the V-8 Conversion (by Kurt Schley)
A Couple of Tips
A Better Heater, Seats, and Fuse Panel (by Dick Porter)
An MG V-8 Gets Blown Away (by Bob Hyclak)
Rover Transmission to MG Crossmember Mounting
How It Was Done #51 (Gene Holtzclaw, Greenville SC, 74 MGB, Olds 215, T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #52 (Bill Yobi, Canfield OH, 79 MGB, Olds 215, Rover 5sp)
How It Was Done #53 (Jim Fisher, Grove City OH, 77 MGB, Buick 215, Mustang T5 5sp)
How It Was Done #54 (Kieran Anderson, Wurtsboro NY, 80 MGB, Rover V8, Triumph TR8 5sp)
Bob Samyn's MGA V8 - part II
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume VIII, Issue 2 May 2000, Editor: Kurt Schley, (16 pages)
Buick/Rover Aluminum 215 V8 Build-up (by Wil Bridges)
The 1981 MGB V-8 (by Wayne Peterson)
Reasons Why an MGB V-8 Is Better Than a Woman
Custom Fuel Injection and Turbocharging for Buick/Rover Engine (by Kurt Schley)
How I Obtained a 4-sp BOP Bellhousing and Flywheel (by Gene Holzclaw)
Factory MG V-8 Racer Arrives (by Jerry Richards)
Aluminum V-8 OEM Applications
Interview with Tim Lanocha - Engine Builder
How It Was Done #47 (Kurt Beidler, Olympia WA, 77 MGB, Buick 215, Borg Warner WC T5)
How It Was Done #48 (Craig Jensen, Somerset VA, 78 MGB, Chevy 327, Saginaw manual 3sp)
How It Was Done #49 (Dirk Lewis, Ocala FL, 80 MGB, Buick 215 V8, Rover/TR7 5sp)
How It Was Done #50 (Bob Samyn, Essexville MI, 59 MGA, Chevy 355, TH350 Auto)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume VIII, Issue 1 January 2000, Editor: Kurt Schley, (16 pages)
Narrowed Rear Ends for the MG V-8
3:07 Rear End Gears for the MG Differential
Dellow Automotive 5-speed Conversion (by Kurt Schley)
Converting the MGB Tachometer to V-8 Calibration
Brakes & Such (by Jim Blackwood)
More V-8 Tribulations
How It Was Done #44 (Rick & Andrew Huber, Baton Rouge LA, 75 MGB, TR8 3.5L, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #45 (Barrie Egerton, Sydney NSW Australia, 71 MGB, Rover V8, BW65 3sp auto)
How It Was Done #46 (Barrie Egerton, Sydney NSW Australia, 78 MGBGT, Rover V8, Toyota Celica 5-sp)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume VII, Issue 2 September 1999, Editor: Kurt Schley, (16 pages)
The 1999 NAMGBR V8 meet
Valve Lifter Warning (by Jerry Ross)
Transmission to Engine Mating
Rover V8 Engine ID Numbers (by Dennis Miller)
Lucas EFI Component Interchange
Gas Welding Made Easy (by Jim Blackwood)
More From Bob Hyclak
Canadian MG V8 Register
How It Was Done #43 (Randy Forbes, Breaux Bridge LA, 71 MGBGT, Buick 231 V6, GM T-350C auto)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume VII, Issue 1 February 1999, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
NAMGBR Hagerstown and V8 98
Hydraulic Throw-Out Bearings
Hydraulic Throw-Out Bearing Grommet
Panhard Rod Fabrication (by Gordon Lee Oxford)
GT V8 Under Construction
Some Thoughts on Cooling
MGB/GT Update
215 Engine Identification
Old Rivals - MGB V8 Vs TR8
Mystery Heads (by Bob Hyclack and Dan Masters)
Borg-Warner T-5 Information (by Bob Hyclack)
T-5 Transmission ID & Application Numbers
Update - Harv8 (by Martyn Harvey)
Engine Restraints
How It Was Done #42 (Chris Gore, Dahlonega GA, 79 MGB, Olds 215 V8, Stock MGB)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume VI, Issue 2 August 1998, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
Rover V8 Engine ID Numbers (by Dennis Miller)
Hi-Torque Mini Starters
Balancing Tip
MG Brakes
MGA V8 (by Mike Guillory)
The Buick Alloy 215 and Its Cousins
Checking the Rover V8 Trans Oil Pump
The Rover V8 - This red-blooded American Now Speaks With An Accent (by Jim Allen)
In Defense of the T-50 (by Jim Blackwood)
Miscellaneous New Products
Changes in the Newsletter
Another MG Misadventure
How It Was Done #36 (Jim Blackwood, Erlanger KY, 71 MGB, Olds 215, T-50)
How It Was Done #37 (Terry Zweifel, Santa Clara CA, 70 MGB, Ford 302, Ford 4-speed)
How It Was Done #38 (Jeff Stobbe, Capitola CA, 64 MGB, Buick 215, DualPath Auto)
How It Was Done #39 (W. Van Clapdurp, Lynchburg VA, 77 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #40 (David Griffith, Houston TX, 77 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #41 (Gorden Oxford, Daleville AL, 70 MGBGT, Ford 2.8L V6, Ford 4-speed)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume VI, Issue 1 February 1998, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
Fuel Injection Advice (by Roger Parker)
Camshafts for Rover V8 Engines (by Jim Allen)
Frank Graham's MGB V8
Carburetors for the MG V8
Miscellaneous Stuff
De B Does Canada (by Ian Pender)
Notes From Roger Parker
Tips From Mike Callihan
MGB V8; Update - Martyn Harvey's MGB V8
Update - Bob Hyclack's New Engine
How It Was Done #32 (Jose Palma, Boise ID, 76 MGB, Chevy 3.8L V6, T-50)
How It Was Done #33 (G. Clark Smith, Durham NC, 80 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #34 (Dave Nelson, 77 MGB, Buick 215, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #35 (Jack Emery, Glenburn ME, 67 MGB, Buick 215, T5)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume V, Issue 2 August 1997, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
Meet Vee in St. Louis (by Kurt Schley)
Costello V8 MKII (by Dave Michel)
Fuel Injection, Not Such A Black Art (by Roger Parker)
Is Your MG V8 Legal?
It's Always Somethin' Stupid
Rear End Stabilizing
Driveline Phasing
Crankshaft Dimension Comparison
Miscellaneous Stuff
High Performance and The Buick 215
More Fiero Seat Tips and Other V8 Notes (by Martyn Harvey)
The New 4.0 and 4.6 litre V8 Engines (by David Hardcastle)
More Miscellaneous MG V8 Internet Directory
More Rear End Info (by Robin Weatherall)
How it Was Done #28 (Fred Wastell, Marysville MI, 74 MGBGT, 4.2L Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #29 (Bob McClain, Longwood FL, 80 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #30 (Steve Burr, Colorado Springs CO, 77 MGB, Ford 2.8L V6, T5)
How It Was Done #31 (James McCue, Sunland CA, 79 MGB, Chevy 2.8L V6, Chevy 4L60 auto)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume V, Issue 1 February 1997, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
V8's at the Summer Party
MG V8s Down Under (by Steve Foldhazy)
The Australian P76 4.4 Liter
Seek and Ye Shall Find
Fiero Seats For The MGB (by Ian Pender)
Rear Ends
MG V8s on The Internet
Miscellaneous Stuff
V6 Conversion Update (by Bill Lane)
MG V8 in Germany (by Jurgen Felske)
T-5 vs. Rover 5-Speed Dimension Comparison
Airborne 215's (by Greg Williams)
How it Was Done #24 (Bob Hyclak, Clearwater FL, 74 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #25 (Peter Richards, King City ONT, 79 MGB, Rover V8, MG w/OD)
How It Was Done #26 (Curtis Jacobson, Greensboro NC, 71 MGBGT, Buick 215, T5)
How It Was Done #27 (Martyn Harvey, Waterloo ONT, 79 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume IV, Issue 2 August 1996, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
Ken Costello and The MGB-V8 (by Robin Weatherall)
MGA V8 Conversions (by Mark Barnhart)
How It Was Done - Update (by Dale Spooner)
Stroking the BOP 215, Rover 3.5 and 3.9L Aluminum V8 (by Dan Lagrou and Kurt Schley)
Driveshaft Fabrication - GM/Ford to MG Differential
Notes From Roger Parker
TR8 Fuel Injection
V6 Trans Adapter
Rumors Squelched - Part II (by Ted Schumacher)
How It Was Done #23 (Mikel Moor, Angola MI, 78 MGB, Buick 215, T-50)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume IV, Issue 1 February 1996, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
Powerboat Racing the 215 (by Dan Suter)
Rumors Squelched (by Ted Schumacher)
Transmissions
After market Piston Manufacturers
1995 University Motors Summer Party
Project Update (by Jeff Stobbe)
An MG V8 Project Begins (by Al Wulf)
How It Was Done #15 (Les Anderson, Vancouver WA, 70 MGBGT, Chevy 350, GM TH700R4 auto)
How It Was Done #16 (Dale Spooner, Williston VT, 77 MGB, Ford 302, Ford C4 auto)
How It Was Done #17 (Martin Reilly, Bensonville IL, 53 MGTD, Ford 289, Borg Warner 4-speed)
How It Was Done #18 (Willy Penner, Winnipeg MB, 70 MGB, Olds 215, MG w/OD)
How It Was Done #19 (Bob Pulleyblank, Boca Raton FL, 76 MGBGT, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #20 (Michael Jelinek, Dunkirk MD, 80 MGB, Buick 215, MG w/OD)
How It Was Done #21 (Jim Kaiser, West Olive MI, 79 MGB, Buick 215, T5)
How It Was Done #22 (John Lakanen, Bloomfield Hills MI, 72 MGBGT, Buick 215, Rover 5-speed)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume III, Issue 2 August 1995, Editor: Kurt Schley, (32 pages)
Toyota 5-Speed Transmissions
Importing a Factory MGB GT V8
The Bonneville "A" (by Mark Barnhart)
MG V8/V6 Related Magazine Articles
Electrical Systems Part 2 - Starters and Wiring
Starter Wiring (by Dan Masters)
Measuring Hood Clearance
Department of Corrections
The Proper Placement and Functions of Fuses
MG Car Club Regalia
Performance Engine Builders
Added Comments on Importing a Car (by Dan Suter)
How It Was Done #13 (Roger Neal, Millis MA, 75 MGB, TR8 motor, TR8 5-speed)
How It Was Done #14 (Keith Childs, Hamilton ONT, 75 MGB, Rover V8, MG w/OD)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume III, Issue 1 February 1995, Editor: Kurt Schley, (26 pages)
Driving Eightup (Ian Pender's MGB)
Now It Can Be Told
University Motors Summer Party 1994
Junkyard List
What Made Me Do Such a Thing (by Ron Howard)
Electrical System - Part 1
1974 MGB GT V8
How It Was Done #8 (Lloyd Faust, Placentia CA, 65 MGB, Buick 215, T5)
How It Was Done #9 (Bob Pulleyblank, Boca Raton FL, 78 MGB, Rover V8, Rover 5-speed)
How It Was Done #10 (Fabrice Braunrot, Chicago IL, 72 MGB, Ford 2.8L V6, Ford 4-speed)
How It Was Done #11 (Robert Milner, Brentwood CA, 67 MGBGT, Buick 215, T5)
How It Was Done #12 (Ron Howard, Raleigh NC, 74 MGBGT, Buick 215, MG w/OD)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume II, Issue 2 August 1994, Editor: Kurt Schley, (26 pages)
MGCC Regalia
TR-8 Club
Some Thoughts On Rebuilding a 215 (by Joe Rafferty)
Cruising the Capitol '94
Engine Hoist Tip
Rover V8 Engine ID and Specifications (by Dan Suter)
V8s in England - The MG Car Club V8 register
Glen Towery - Mr. V8
Road Test of a MGB V8
Some Parts and Info Sources
MGB GT & RV8 Colour Chart
Tire Size Effects
Propylene Glycol Coolant
How it Was Done #4 (Ken Williamson, Bellefonte PA, 80 MGB, Buick 215, T-50)
How It Was Done #5 (Lawrence Cotton, Thornhill ONT, 76 MGB, Buick 2.8L V6, T5)
How It Was Done #6 (Jack Allen, Ormand Beach FL, 73 MGC, Chevy 2.8L V6, Auto)
How It Was Done #7 (Bill Jacobson, Burlington WA, 73 MGB, Buick 215, Pontiac 4-speed)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume II, Issue 1 January 1994, Editor: Kurt Schley, (24 pages)
The Rover V8 Engine - The Book
Buick Compact Club
Pre-Startup Lubrication
University Motors 1993 Summer Party
MG V8 Workshop Notes
MG V8 Book; MGB V8 Suspension modifications
GM 215 Engine Identification
Sources For Parts and Pieces
MG V8 Articles
MG V- 8 Registrar
How It Was Done #1 (Jim Stuart, Gaithersburg MD, 77 MGB, Olds 215, T-50)
How It Was Done #2 (Jim Stuart, Gaithersburg MD, 74.5 MGBGT, Buick 215, T-50)
How It Was Done #3 (Jack Begley, Merced CA, 57 MGA, Buick 215, T-50)
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"MG V-8 Newsletter" - Volume I, Issue 1 June 1993, Editor: Kurt Schley, (18 pages)
Sources of Parts
Conversion Kits and Services
Conversion Manuals and Articles
Miscellaneous MG V8 Related Articles
Costello Announcement
Engine Alignment
Rocker Switch Rebuild
Current Owner's Car Specifications
Tire Size Effect on Gearing
Emission Controls
MG Clubs and Registers
V8 Conversion Brake Up Rating
Procedure For Drilling MG Brake Rotors
Still More on the MGB/GT V8
Gasket Sets
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