Bob English's 1957 MGA with 406cid Small Block Chevy Engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XV Issue 1, April 2007
Owner: Bob English
City: Milton, PA 17847
Model: 1957 MGA
Engine: 406cid Small Block Chevy V8
Conversion performed by: English Brothers
| Intake: | Enderle Mechanical Stack Injection |
| Engine Electrical: | MSD |
| Cooling: | Speedway motors aluminum "Dirt Grabber" |
| Cam: | Comp Cams mechanical roller |
| Exhaust: | Schoefield 180 degree headers |
| Transmission: | Chevy PowerGlide |
| Driveshaft: | 1350 Series U-Joints |
| Clutch System: | 8" ATI Converter |
| Rear Axle: | 9" Ford with Moser 35 spline axles. 4.56:1 gears with spool. |
| Front Suspension: | MGA modified to accept standard automotive shocks. |
| Rear Suspension: | 4-link with coil over shocks. |
| Brakes: | MGA disc fronts. Wilwood disc rears. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 24" tall front tires mounted on 60 spoke knock-off wheels. |
| Weight: | 2350 pounds. |
| Electrical: | Autometer |
| Other Chassis Mods: | Main frame rails are 2x3 tubing. Rest of chassis is 1 1/2" and
1" D.O.M. tubing. Chassis is built to SFI specifications for a
side-steer roadster. Certified by NHRA to 7.50 e.t. |
| Body & Interior: | Exterior is mostly original MGA. Interior has no original MGA parts. |
| Date Completed: | Car built winter of 2005. Raced during 2006 season. Currently being painted. |
| Miles Since Completion: | Approximately 20, one quarter mile at a time! |
| Performance Data: | Best quarter mile to date is 9.65 seconds at 135mph |
