Steve DeGroat's 1970 MGB-GT with Chevy 3.1L V6 Engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006
Owner: Steve DeGroat
City: Lugoff, SC
Model: 1970 MGB-GT
Engine: 1991 Chevy 3.1L V6
| Intake: | Edelbrock manifold, Holley 390cfm carburetor. |
| Cam: | stock. |
| Cooling: | Ford V8 radiator. |
| Exhaust: | Headers and single exhaust. |
| Transmission: | 700R4 auto with 0.7 overdrive. |
| Rear axle: | stock MGB (3.909:1) |
| Front suspension: | stock MGB. |
| Rear suspension: | stock MGB. |
| Brakes: | stock MGB. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 14" Keystone aluminum wheels with MasterCraft A/S IV tires. |
| Other: | Classic Instruments gauges, air conditioning, front spoiler, rear Sebring roll pan, matching trailer. |
| Completed: | April 2005. |
| Miles Since Conversion: | about 19K (as of the British V8 2006 meet) |
| Comments: | It is worth the trouble! |
| Sources of Parts and Information: | Bill Guzman at Classic Conversions Engineering. |
| Performance Data: | Achieved 111.6mph at Maxton NC. (See www.ecta-lsr.com) |
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