Introduce Yourself Here!

[rficalora]

Welcome Lawrence.  I don't see a transmission in that pic, so looks like you're on your way!  Definitely start a thread & keep us posted on progress.  Looking forward to seeing this progress; we don't get to see many Alpines being done.

[djbmgafomoco]

Hi guys and gals!  My name is Dan Beck, and I live in Prescott, AZ.  After 7 years I finally completed my 1957 MGA V8 conversion, and I thought I would share a couple pictures.  I have to say this website was very valuable for me in terms of providing ideas for the construction of this project, and for that I am very grateful!

On that note, about two months ago I mailed a CD containing photos and the 'how I did it' form to a Portland, OR address, thinking I was submitting my project to the data base.  Perhaps I mailed to an incorrect address?  Please advise.  I wish to share more, if  possible.

Cheers!
Dan

[rficalora]

Hi dan, and welcome!  Your car looks great - and color coordinated with the house too .  The Portland address is probably right.  Curtis (the forum moderator) moved that way a few years ago.  He has a full time job now and does the forum in his spare time.  I'm confident he'll get yours poisted eventually.

[jase77]

Hi Everyone,

Just found this great website and forum. My name is Jason and I am a Brit, originally from Abingdon but now living in Germany. The reason that I am snooping around in the background is because I have got this itch, and it's a V8 itch that needs to be scratched! This seed was planted when I was a kid because we lived just a few miles away from the MG factory. I had family working in the trim shop and MG's were a very common site around town. I can still vividly remember seeing and hearing my first ever factory V8 at the summer fete. Just the memory of that moment gives me goosebumps! I must have been around 8 years old (1985) and I couldn't understand how such a beautiful sound was coming from that little red MGB, it stopped me in my tracks.
Anyway, fast forward to 2017 and I have been the proud owner of a stunning 1969 MGB GT for the last 5 years. I have an Oselli 1950cc engine, frontline front and rear suspension, frontline brakes etc. I think this is a good base to accommodate the 'next step' of researching, finding and fitting a V8.
I'm not in a big hurry as I am finishing another project at the moment but I am getting very excited about a V8. I'm here to read, learn, ask a few questions and hopefully get that memory of my first V8 back every time I drive my own MG.

Cheers,
Jason.

[SGN19X]

Hi guys, stumbled across this website whilst doing some research.

Im Scott, a marine engineer who works onboard an Anchor handler & lives in the Shetland Isles when im not onboard my ship.

Currently in my fleet is a 3.5 EFI V8 Defender 90, 300tdi Defender 130 & a mk5 Ford Escort Van that was used as a fire engine for the Highlands & Islands Fire Brigade.

The reason im here is I feel the want, or is that the need? to Supercharge my 90! haha.

Any info on where to start would be greatly appreciated, from what I've been told by the previous owner, Mr John Eales had rebuilt the engine approx. 2000 miles ago (just need to send him the engine number to confirm) so she should be in good stock already.

Cheers
Scott

[rficalora]

Welcome Jason & Scott.  You'll find there's a wealth of info and knowledgeable folks.  Scott, for your super charging questions you'll likely get more response if you post some specifics in the engine/drivetrain section.

[Oddbrit]

Hi my name is Jim and I'm a Britisholic!  There that's out of the way. I go by the name of Oddbrit because that's what I seem to favor owning or having having owned Turner's, TVR's, Warwick's, Lotus, etc.  That being said my real true love is a 1972 MGB GT  that I helped a friend convert to a 3.5 carbed Rover motor in 1990 with much advice and parts from Glen Towery.  I had to opportunity to purchase the car from my friend about 4 years ago with it having only covers about 5,000 miles since conversion.  In the last 4 years I have put over 11,000 miles on the car.  

Now that I know the car I'm starting modifications to improve some of it's weaker points in my eye.  The first of these will be the rear suspension as I have a Frontline 5 link on order.  I'm also starting to plan and gather parts to convert to a 4.6 motor with a 14CUX EFI unit this fall/winter.  I would love to hear from anyone you have undertaken a 4.6 in a MGB for as we all know it's better to learn from others who have tread the path before.

I look forward to being an active participant in the forum and hope to meet many of you in Dayton this year.

Blue skies and green lights, Jim Bolinger

[kstevusa]

Welcome Jim,  You could consider joining us in Dayton in July of this year. Would be great to meet another member of the conversion group.

[BlownMGB-V8]

Yeah the Dayton meet is shaping up to be one of the best. (They are ALL the best, aren't they!)

Jim

[Oddbrit]

Thanks Kelly and Jim.  I'm already making plans for Dayton and plan on bring along another friend who is in the process of a 302 conversion on a 73 TVR 2500M.

Look forward to meeting some of you there!

[WVStag]

Hi,
My name is Earl, and live near Huntington, West Virginia.  I have really enjoyed learning of about your cars and projects, and know that membership here will be an asset in my projects.
My primary interest is in Triumphs and have had experience with them on and off since high school.  I presently own a TR6, TR7s, and a Stag with the original 3.0 V8.  The Stag has been off the road for about 10 years, but looks like it could be resurrected with hopefully some relatively minor repairs.

[RMO 699F]

Welcome aboard Earl!

[BlownMGB-V8]

Earl, you are sandbagging a little wouldn't you say? (He has a whole yard full of TR7's and has been a luminary in the WVBSCC since it began.)

Anyway, good to see you here.

Jim

[derekleen]

Hi all!

My name is Derek, I'm a 25 year old recent college grad (Mechatronic Engineering) from Northern California and recently bought my first project car. I bought a 1974 (pre-smog, YEAH) Triumph Spitfire with a 400 small block Chevy v8 with aftermarket aluminum heads, Turbo 400 tranny, and a Gear Vendor. It has a Jaguar IRS rear end as well. I'm currently rebuilding the carburetor and replacing the headers (the headers that came on it were nasty and not meant for angle plug heads, to the headers were touching the plug caps and causing them to arc). Anyways I've done a little bit of wrenching on motorcycles but have never been super deep into a car. I'm really looking forward to this project, It's cosmetically pretty rough but I know it has a ton of potential and I've wanted a spitfire for years, I was just never super excited about the old British drivetrain, so I'm really happy I found this car. I have some plans for this car and a general idea of how I want the project to go,open to any input anyone has as well!

Glad to be here,
Derek

[Dan B]

That looks like fun!

[MiniCobra]

My MG Midget was purchased in September 2016. The car had been in the previous owner's family for 30 years.  
The original engine went bad so they made a few modifications.  The project was performed by a retired A/P aircraft mechanic, who worked to engineer the project.  Some of the modifications include: A rebuilt 1968 Ford 302 V8 with an Edelbrock cam kit and manifold with Holley 600 CFM 4 bbl carburetor mated to a fully rebuilt C4 3 speed automatic with a B&M shift kit.   Dash, Interior, and Top fully replaced at time of full restoration and motor rebuild.  Front suspension was beefed up and brakes had recently been redone with new master cylinder, new rear cylinders, and rebuild kit on the front calipers.  Car is fitted with wider than stock 13" wheels and upgraded wheel studs.  Rear axle was originally a rebuilt stock 3.90-1 MG Midget unit.  The original project was completed over 25 years ago and still shows quite well. The odometer showed 69114 miles at time of restoration but was replaced and showed only slightly over 850 at time of purchase and since full rebuild.The car has always been stored indoors in a climate controlled shop.
Since purchasing the Midget the radiator fan has been upgraded, broken radiator cap replaced, water pump bypass hose replaced, the speedometer gear corrected, the tachometer repaired, the carburetor tuned, replaced battery and charging system repaired, voltmeter installed, 15 gallon RCI fuel cell and fuel level gauge installed and high voltage electronic ignition installed . A custom narrowed Ford 7.5 inch limited slip rear axle was installed over the summer of 2017 to eliminate the fear of axle breakage and improve highway rpm using a 2.73 ratio. At the same time rear springs from a 1500 model were installed as well as custom made anti tramp bars and Acura Integra rear disc brakes. A broken transmission mount was discovered and replaced about this same time. The radiator puke tank was converted to an expansion tank to remedy coolant overflow. A top boot cover was procured and installed to improve top down cosmetics and gas lift struts were installed on the bonnet and boot. In early 2018 the ignition vacuum advance unit was found to be faulty and replaced.

[Spitfire 350]

Mike,
Welcome to British V8!!! If there is any way you can make it to this years get together in Dayton, OH, we would love to see you and the car. That looks like an awesome vehicle.
Phil

[Bmwrover]

Greetings from Pennsylvania!  I'm working with my rover v8 in my 95 land rover discovery.  the more and more i read about these motors the more i like the following they get!  it has been a great truck for the family and i'm currently rebuilding the motor and have some questions for the group.

[garydlowrie]

Hi, My name is Gary, and although I do not currently have a  British V8 I'm interested. I currently own a '74 MGB and a '71MGBGT. I'm slowly bringing them both back to life and making them roadworthy. I'm interested in the BV8 meet in Dayton. Will there be any vendors there to talk with about a V8 conversion?  Do I need to register for the meet ? Is there a cost to register?  Can I just show up to check out the cars and mingle with the owners?

[BlownMGB-V8]

Just show up Gary, you will be warmly welcomed and go home with more information than you ever thought possible.

Jim

[MGBV8]

http://www.britishv8.org/British-V8-Meetings.htm

[EWN64]

Hi everyone! Im Erik from Stockholm, Sweden. Im going to GB in a couple of weeks and hope to get updated on upcoming events, meet-ups and such on this forum. Take care!

[Adrian Harrison]

Just a new member saying hello

 I am looking to gather information on doing an MGB sbc swap as I have a nice fully built 406 that was in a Camaro but now looking for a new home
I also work at a British classic car specialist and one of my favourite cars is an MGB GT so I'm thinking why not join the two

[MGBV8]

Welcome Erik & Adrian.

I am a big Chevy fan.  Drop in over here, so we can discuss this further.

http://forum.britishv8.org/list.php?6

[Adrian Harrison]

Will do as I have a lot of questions and thanks for the welcome