Paul Schils' 1973 MGB-GT with Buick 215 V8 Engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006
Owner: Paul Schils
City: Fredonia, WI
Model: 1973 MGB-GT
Engine: Buick 215
| Intake: | Offenhauser manifold and Carter AFB carb (400cfm). |
| Cam: | Crower 232. |
| Engine Electrical: | Mallory Unilite distributor, Mallory Promaster coil, Delco alternator |
| Cooling: | modified MGB radiator and MGB electric fans (pushing). |
| Exhaust: | block-hugger headers (ceramic coated), with balance tube, and Spin-Craft mufflers. (Note: centered fuel tank facilitates dual exhaust all the way to the rear.) |
| Transmission: | Rover SDI 5-speed. |
| Rear axle: | Chevy S10 (narrowed) with 3.08 gears and open differential. |
| Front suspension: | Moss coil-over kit, plus caster reduction wedges. |
| Rear suspension: | composite leaf springs and tube shocks. |
| Brakes: | cross-drilled rotors. |
| Wheels/Tires: | Panasport 14x6 wheels with Potenza P195/65/R14 tires. |
| Other: | VDO gauges, cruise control, Odyssey PC1200 dry-cell battery. |
| Completed: | 2001. |
| Miles Since Conversion: | about 9K (as of the British V8 2006 meet) |
Temporary brace spans door opening while sills are repaired
This mod provides clearance for the Rover SDI tranny
Studs in lieu of bolts...
Fitting of the moon roof - note use of Cleco spring-loaded clamps
Mallory Promaster coil
Packard (Delphi) "Weather-Pack" sealed electrical connectors
Though block-hugger headers were fitted, vent-holes in the RV8-style header location aide cooling
Upgraded brake light switch
Odyssey PC1200 dry-cell battery
LED "third" brake light
Centered fuel tank facilitates dual exhaust all the way to the rear.
Panasport 14x6 wheels with Potenza P195/65/R14 tires
Saab compact spare tire and wheel
"Before"
"After"
