Chris Gore's 1979 MGB with Oldsmobile 215 V8
(originally published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume 7 Issue 1)Owner: Chris Gore
City: Dahlonega GA
Model: 1979 MGB
Engine: Oldsmobile 215 V8
Conversion performed by: Owner
This car is powered by a '62 Olds 215 with 11.1:1 compression, double row timing chain, Carter AFB 4-bbl carburetor atop an Offenhauser intake manifold. Shifting is via the stock MGB 4-speed trans with a U.K. factory clutch, slave cylinder, etc. Currently runs the 3.9:1 rear end, but plan to change to a Ford 2.79 from Glen Towery. V-8 shares a garage with a 2-litre '72 with A/C which has been the daily drive since 1982 and an original '73 MGB complete with all emissions equipment. The '73 took first in class at Indy '96.
