Dale Spooner's 1977 MGB with Ford 5.0L V8
The following specifications were provided at the 1999 meet, and may not be current.
Engine: 9.6:1 compression, ported AL heads, Edelbrock intake/carb, 315hp (5,200rpm), 335lbft (4,400rpm)
Cooling: Griffith aluminum radiator, Moroso pump
Transmission: C-4 3-speed automatic
Rear Axle: 8" Ford (2.79:1) center with MGB ends
Front Suspension: uprated springs, gas shocks
Rear Suspension: gas shocks
Brakes: stock MGB
Wheels/Tires: Minilite replicas, 165 front, 195 rear
Weight: 2490 with 52/48 weight distribution
Exhaust: home-made ceramic-coated headers, 2" dual stainless pipes
Instruments: Autometer tach & speedo
This car also appeared in the MG-V8 Newsletter (Vol4/Iss1) but the specs above are somewhat more current.
Fan shroud improves idle and low speed cooling
Notched Crossmember Front View
Notched Crossmember Rear View
Ford 8" Rear Axle
