Caroline and Ray Waugh's 1967 MGB GT with GM 2.8L V6 Engine
Owner: Caroline and Ray WaughCity: Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Model: 1967 MGB GT
Engine: GM 2.8L V6
Conversion by: Bill Guzman, Classic Conversions
Features and Specifications
| Engine: | GM 2.8L V6.
Edelbrock lower intake manifold.
Classic Conversions Engineering upper intake manifold.
Holley 390cfm carburetor.
Mallory ProMaster ignition coil.
Accel 8mm spark plug wires.
Classic Conversions CNC-machined billet aluminum pulleys.
Classic Conversions Engineering motor mounts. |
| Cooling: | aluminum radiator.
Electric cooling fan.
Custom fabricated aluminum radiator bracket. |
| Exhaust: | Classic Conversions Engineering headers.
Magnaflow muffler. |
| Transmission: | Borg Warner T5 5-speed. |
| Rear End: | stock MGB rear end.
3.909:1 gear ratio.
Open differential. |
| Front Susp.: | first generation Classic Conversions Engineering coilover. |
| Rear Susp.: | Classic Conversions Engineering coilover / 4-link. |
| Brakes: | Wilwood calipers.
Cross-drilled and slotted front roters. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 1981 Datsun 280ZX (14x6) aluminum wheels.
Kumho Solus KH17 tires (195/70R14 91H). |
| Interior: | JVC KD-HDR30 stereo radio/CD.
Electric windows. |
| Instruments: | AutoMeter speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, and clock. |
| Body: | Preform Resources MG RV8 style fiberglass hood.
Deleted stainless steel side trim strips.
Reverse lights removed.
Bumper overriders removed. |
| Electrical: | Painless Performance Products wiring harness.
Delco alternator.
Single 12V battery. |
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Engine Installation
GM 2.8L V6 with Edelbrock lower intake, Classic Conversions upper intake and Holley 390cfm carb.
This car was formerly owned by Bill Guzman of Classic Conversions Engineering, who
used it to test and evaluate various parts he has developed for MGB.
Brake and clutch master cylinders.
Classic Conversions Engineering exhaust headers.
Classic Conversions CNC-machined billet aluminum pulleys.
Aluminum radiator.
Custom fabricated aluminum radiator bracket.
Front anti-sway bar.
Electric cooling fan.
Classic Conversions Engineering motor mounts.
Mallory ProMaster ignition coil.
Preform Resources MG RV8 style fiberglass hood.
Suspension
First-generation Classic Conversions Engineering coilover front suspension.
(CCE now offers a very different design featuring ball joints in lieu of kingpins, etc.)
Classic Conversions Engineering 4-link coilover rear suspension.
Original steel battery trays have been removed and replaced with plastic battery boxes.
Magnaflow muffler.
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Interior
AutoMeter speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, and clock. JVC stereo.
Leather wrapped aftermarket steering wheel.
The fuseblock of a Painless Performance Products wiring harness.
Electric window switches.
Exterior
U.K./Euro style front turn signal lenses. (Compare to U.S. market style lenses here.)
Driving lights.
Deleted stainless steel side trim strips.
Reverse lights and bumper overriders removed.
Kumho Solus KH17 tires (195/70R14 91H).
1981 Datsun 280ZX (14x6) aluminum wheels. Note: if you look very closely you'll see a stylized
"JWL" logo at 4 o'clock. Nearly every alloy wheel manufacturer in the world casts that same mark
into their wheels to indicate their compliance with a Japanese government safety standard.
Photos by Curtis Jacobson for BritishV8.org.
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