Shaun Hateley's 1980 MGB with Rover 3.5L V8 and LT77 5-speed
as published in BritishV8 Magazine, Volume XIX Issue I, December 2011Owner: Shaun Hateley
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City: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK
Model: 1980 MG MGB
Engine: Rover 3.5L V8
Built by: owner.
Features and Specifications
| Engine: | Rover 3.5L V8 engine.
Omega cut-away pistons.
Kent 214 camshaft.
Stage 1 polished and lightly ported cylinder heads.
Waisted valvestems.
Upgraded valvesprings.
Double roller timing chain.
Edelbrock Performer intake manifold.
Edelbrock 500cfm carburetor.
Opus electronic ignition.
Wet sump with upgraded oil pump.
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| Cooling: | stock radiator and electric cooling fans. |
| Exhaust: | RV8 (through-the-fender) headers and stainless steel exhaust system. |
| Transmission: | rebuilt Rover LT77 5-speed transmission.
Heavy duty clutch. |
| Rear End: | MGB (Salisbury) axle, including 3:071:1 gears and open differential. |
| Front Susp.: | Frontline Costello telescopic shock absorber conversion.
Standard steering rack.
Castor reduction wedges.
Uprated anti-roll bar. |
| Rear Susp.: | Frontline four-link coil-over suspension, with Panhard rod. |
| Brakes: | Wilwood four-pot front calipers and vented rotors.
Stock rear brakes. |
| Wheels/Tires: | Compomotive TS 16" 3-piece modular wheels.
Toyo tires (145 front, 225 rear). |
| Instruments: | Smiths Classic tachometer and electronic speedo conversion. |
| Interior: | converted to righthand drive.
Aftermarket steering wheel.
Stereo radio. |
| Exterior: | steel front fenders with fabricated steel flares.
Costello front fiberglass spoiler/valance.
Modified MGC-style fiberglass bonnet.
Sebring-style fiberglass rear fenders and valance.
Swage lines removed and side trim holes welded-up.
New mirrors mounted on the quarter lights. |
| Completed: | December 2010. |
Engine Installation
Rover 3.5L V8 engine with Edelbrock 500cfm carburetor.
Edelbrock Performer intake manifold.
Omega cut-away pistons.
Double roller timing chain.
Stage 1 polished and lightly ported cylinder heads.
Waisted valvestems and upgraded valvesprings.
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Front Suspension
Frontline Costello telescopic shock absorber conversion. Wilwood big brakes.
Rear Suspension
Frontline four-link coil-over suspension, with Panhard rod.
Interior
Smiths Classic tachometer and electronic speedo conversion.
Exterior
Mirrors mounted on the quarter lights.
Steel front fenders with fabricated steel flares.
Compomotive TS 16" 3-piece modular wheels.
Swage lines removed and side trim holes welded-up.
Modified MGC-style fiberglass bonnet.
A textured film has been applied over the bonnet to present the appearance of carbon fiber.
Nifty!
Sebring-style fiberglass rear fenders and valance.
Sebring-V8
