Dennis McIntyre's 1971 MGB - Ford 302 V8 Engine Conversion
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006 (updated October 2006)
Owner: Dennis McIntyre
City: Cambridge, Ontario
Model: 1971 MGB
Engine: Ford 302 V8
Conversion performed by: Owner
| Engine: | Edelbrock Torquer 289 intake manifold, Holley 600 carburetor, mild cam, Ford 140W alternator, MSD ignition. |
| Transmission: | T5 5-speed, with cable-operated clutch |
| Exhaust: | 2.5" with Flowmaster mufflers |
| Driveshaft: | custom-made |
| Rear axle: | stock 3.909:1 MGB |
| Front suspension: | stock MGB |
| Rear suspension: | stock MGB, except tube shock conversion and traction bars |
| Brakes: | vented front disks, standard rear (drums) |
| Wheels/Tires: | 205/40/17 |
| Cooling: | re-cored MGB radiator, electric water pump, oil cooler |
| Electrical: | Dodge Neon headlights, racing white gauges (full package), 500 Watt Kenwood audio system with subwoofer |
| Other Modifications: | shaved knobs, rear spoiler, hood bulge, full body skirting (from Z24), roll-bar with welded-in 8-point rear frame support box. |
| Weight: | 2260lbs (with half-tank of gas and driver out) |
| Performance data: | FASSSSSSSSSST! 12.1 quarter mile with 275KPH top speed. |
| Date conversion completed: | June 1, 2006... JUST TWO WEEKS AFTER STARTING!!! |
| Miles since conversion: | 48000 Km (as of October 13, 2006) |
