Paul Avery's 1977 MGB with Rover 3.5L V8
as published in British V8 Magazine, Volume XVI Issue 1, May 2008
Owner: Paul Avery
City: Essex, UK
Model: 1977 MGB
Engine: Rover 3.5L V8
Conversion by: owner and his dad.
| Engine: | Rover SD1 3.5L V8, overbored 0.020". New 9.75:1 compression ratio pistons.
Isky "262" mild "fast road" cam. Mallory Dual Point distributor.
High power coil. Remote oil filter. Delco alternator. Clive Wheatley
engine steady bar. Note: the Edelbrock valve covers were made for
small block Chevy, but they were installed with laser-cut steel
adapters. |
| Induction: | Offy Dual-Port intake manifold and Weber/Edelbrock 500 carburetor,
re-jetted to suit. |
| Cooling: | new MGB V8 radiator, with twin electric fans as per the factory V8 model. |
| Exhaust: | full stainless system with block hugger tubular manifolds and single
silencer. |
| Transmission: | rebuilt late Rover LT77 5 speed. Standard SD1 flywheel and clutch.
MGB V8 master cylinder. Custom prop shaft. |
| Rear Axle: | 3.07:1 gear ratio and Quaife limited slip differential. |
| Front Susp.: | new MGB V8 front springs and Spax adjustable telescopic dampers. |
| Rear Susp.: | Koni telescopic dampers and new leaf springs. |
| Brakes: | cross-drilled and grooved front discs, Kevlar "V8" pads.
All new standard rear brakes. Braided stainless steel brake lines. |
| Wheels/Tires: | Minilite 15x6.5J wheels with 195/60R15 tires. (The photos below show Paul's previous "factory" MGB GT V8 Dunlop 14-inch wheels.) |
| Body: | MG "Special Tuning" front spoiler. Aley roll bar. |
| Interior: | new leather seat upholstery. |
| Completed: | almost there! |
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