Luis Valesco's 1979 MGB with 1994 Pontiac 3.4L V6

as published in BritishV8 Magazine, Volume XVIII Issue 1, December 2010

Owner: Luis M. Valesco MD
BritishV8 UserID: MGV
City: Goshen Kentucky
Model: 1979 MGB
Engine: 1994 Pontiac 3.4L V6
Conversion by: owner

Engine:	1994 Pontiac 3.4L V6, rebuilt. Holley intake manifold. Holley 390cfm carburetor in lieu of original electronic fuel injection. 1984 Chevy S10 distributor. Mallory ignition coil. Classic Conversions Engineering motor mounts.
Cooling:	custom aluminum radiator. 16" electric (puller) fan. 185 degree thermostat.
Exhaust:	Classic Conversions Engineering 3-into-1 headers. Custom made exhaust system.
Transmission:	Borg Warner T5 5-speed transmission (from a 1995 Chevy Camaro). Hurst shifter, shortened two inches. Classic Conversions Engineering transmission crossmember. Stock clutch. Hydraulic throw-out bearing. BMC British Automotive driveshaft.
Rear Axle:	stock.
Front Susp.:	stock.
Rear Susp.:	stock.
Brakes:	(master) stock (MGB power brakes). (front) stock MGB. (rear) stock MGB.
Wheels/Tires:	stock MG wire wheels.
Instruments:	stock.
Interior:	custom dashboard with wood inserts. TPI-Tech Instruments: fuel lever, oil pressure, tach, speedo, coolant temp, voltmeter. Wood steering wheel. Reupholstered seats. Pioneer stereo.
Body:	various repairs and a new paint job. Front bumper removed in lieu of custom front/grille treatment. Hood scoop added.
Completed:	September 2010. Took about 1.5 years to complete, working on weekends with occasional help from wife and son. Time well spent!

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Engine Installation

1994 Pontiac 3.4L V6, with Holley intake and carburetor in lieu of electronic fuel injection.

Custom aluminum radiator and 16" electric fan. Although the radiator installed in the same place
as the original MGB radiator, since it's taller than stock the anti-sway bar had to be repositioned.

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Interior

Custom dashboard with wood inserts.

TPI-Tech Instruments: fuel lever, oil pressure, tach, speedo, coolant temp, voltmeter.

Exterior

The front end was designed to facilitate easy attachment of a tow bar.

Hood scoop.

Red MGB.