Bob English's 1957 MGA with 355cid 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: 355cid Small Block Chevy V8
Conversion performed by: English Brothers
| Heads: | Trick Flow (aluminum) |
| Intake: | GM aluminum high-rise with 650 Holley |
| Engine Electrical: | MSD |
| Cooling: | Early Mustang with 4-row core |
| Cam: | 350 horse 327 |
| Exhaust: | Hooker block-hugger headers and Corvette chambered side exhaust. |
| Transmission: | Tremec TKO-500 5-speed |
| Clutch System: | Lightweight flywheel with 10.5" clutch. |
| Rear Axle: | 9" Ford with 3.73:1 ratio and limited slip differential. |
| Front Suspension: | Modified MGA with coil-over shocks. |
| Rear Suspension: | Stock MGA leaf springs with traction bars added. |
| Brakes: | 67 Camaro 4-piston discs on front. Big Ford drum brakes on rear. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 15" x 6" Jaguar knock-off wire wheels, front and rear. |
| Weight: | 2550 pounds. |
| Electrical: | Autometer electronic gauges |
| Body & Interior: | Four rows of louvers in hood. 50's Studebaker fender vents
installed in front fenders for cool air in foot box area. |
| Date Completed: | Spring of 2004. |
| Miles Since Completion: | Approximately 10,000. |
