Jerry Johnson's 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4 with Chevy LT-1 V8 engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XV Issue 3, December 2007Owner: Jerry H. Johnson
City: Port Townsend, WA
Model: 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4
Engine: Chevy LT-1 350cid V8
Conversion completed by: Ben Foster and Rob Dvorsky, Ukiah CA
| Engine: | LT-1 engine (from ~1970) with Dart heads, forged 10.5:1 pistons,
and 7 quart oil pan. (Built by Baca's Engine Shop, S. San Francisco.) |
| Induction: | Holley double-pumper carburetor. |
| Cam: | Crane. |
| Ignition: | standard GM. |
| Cooling: | aluminum radiator with two thermostatically-controlled electric fans. |
| Exhaust: | tubular headers, 2.25" dual exhaust/mufflers. |
| Transmission: | Borg-Warner Super T10 4-speed. |
| Clutch: | heavy duty racing clutch. |
| Rear Axle: | narrowed Ford 9". |
| Front Susp.: | 1979 Triumph TR7, including steering rack. |
| Brakes: | disc. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 15" Centerline wheels and Mickey Thompson tires. (I also have an extra set of 14" Centerline wheels with Goodyear tires.) |
| Weight: | 2400 pounds. |
| Chassis Mods: | additional cross-bracing to stiffen the frame. 10 gallon fuel cell with aircraft type filler. Custom fabricated transmission/driveshaft tunnel. |
| Interior: | custom. 1979 Triumph TR7 bucket seats with Simpson safety harnesses.
Autometer gauges. |
| Completed: | March 1999. |
