BritishV8 Forum

Hi Everyone,

My Name is Al and I hail from Sidney British Columbia Canada. I currently own a stock 71 tr6 that I got running this summer. Did some minor replacement of parts  like the water fuel pump brake caliper and the windshield wiper seals ( yikes these were the toughest). More and more I would like to have more power and the most cost effective way seems to be an engine swap. I have no experience with this and with a single car garage it is going to be a bit tight in particular as it seems the body will have to come off the frame. I think I will go with a  ford 289 or 302 as it seems these need the least amount of  additional mods to the body and frame. I will continue to enjoy the car as is but start collecting the parts for the build. I already have a line on 289 out of a 67 Fairlane. Stock bottom end but ported heads and new valve seals. We'll see. I will hopefully get inspiration from all the posts and progress of other projects I see. Cheers

Hi All,

My name is Iwan and I currently reside in Wales, UK but in a few years will be moving to Washington state. I found this forum via the MG experience site and am currently reabuilding a 71 GT that will also be a V8, here is how it looks at the moment:



I will no doubt be asking a lot of question, but will also breate a blog if people want. I look forward to meeting you all.

Welcome Iwan.  Looks like you are going about it the right way.  How long a stint will you be doing in Washington?  RHD may get annoying if it's an extended or permenant move.

Hi Rob,

You of course know me from elsewhere :p The move is intended to be permanent so I HAVE considered either changing it to LHD or getting another car but I figure it will be a piece of home for me, and if I do get sick of it I can always change it over or replace it.

Debating whether to double up on the blog and post it in the projects section here too.

Hi everyone, my name is Mike and I'm the proud owner of a 1986 Land Rover 90 with a 3.5L V8.  I purchased her when I was stationed in the UK and brought her back to the US when my tour was over.  I came across your site while looking for information on the engine.  

-Mike

Welcome Mike, Good to have you here.

I'm a UK citizen but will be taking my V8 MGB stateside with me when my wife and I move there.

Opps, guess i was in the wrong place.  Just started on the site, learning how to navigate & post.

Racing my '61 Daimler SP-250 w/ English Hemi 2.5L in the SVRA this year.

Hi Guys
Glad you finally found me, or vice versa. My name is Harry and I'm from B.C. Canada. I have a 66 E-type roadster that took me 20 years to build. I put in a 340 Dodge motor with a 727 trans an homemade SS exhaust manifolds and a new wider front frame. Stole a paint job from a well known movie and there you have it. I will post more photos elsewhere when I figure it out. Thanks H

Tastefully done Harry......beautiful job!

Smashing!!!

looking foward to seeing more of this car. Looks great in all directions.. Cheers.

Chico wrote:

QuoteI thought I'd introduce myself to the British  v8 group. I have a 74 Jensen Healey that I bought new and I decided to swap out the motor. All work is almost complete and is being done by Limeworks in Whittier,Ca. The engine is a 215 Rover with a T5 trans. When all the work is done I'll post some pictures.

(but he posted this to me in a Private Message, so I'm re-posting it here.)



I can't wait to see the Jensen Healey photos... can't get enough of them!

The SP is ready for the 2013 SVRA race season.  Everything is serviced and we can't wait.

Very nice.  Look forward to hearing results !

Hello Gentlemen. I live in west coast USA. I'm registering here to learn more about the Rover 3.5 I've recently acquired and plan to install in my 1929 Ford tudor.

For starters, where do each of the wires on the distributor connect? Will any standard coil work in conjunction with this ignition? Does anyone market electronic ignition modules for this distributor? Is there any special antifreeze one should use with aluminum engines? Etc etc. Thanks!

Wow - that's going to be one cool Tudor! Welcome to the forum, Rodney.

Your questions about Rover ignition (etc.) are better discussed in our Drivetrain sub-forum... but you might also find some clues in the MG forum because Rover V8s are particularly popular for MGB swaps. For example: this thread is currently running in the MG forum: <a href="http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?2,37626">Rover Distributor Amplifier</a>. Make sure to surf around in the <a href="http://www.britishv8.org/British-V8-Back-Issues.htm">article archive</a> for articles like this: <a href="http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Selecting-a-Rover-Distributor.htm">Differences Between Rover Distributors.</a>. Any antifreeze will work, but don't try to go without antifreeze.

Hello All-
Just heard about this site. Looks very cool, but I'm not sure I qualify for membership.
 I have a 1965 Jaguar Mk2 with a Chevy 4.3 Vortec V6 & 4L60 transmission (not a V8). Also cruise control, Vintage Air AC/heat system, upgraded features such as shoulder/lap seat belts, third brake light, Sanderson headers, Magna-Flow mufflers, Dayton wire wheels, etc.
 Was located in a barn in Benton Harbor, MI. Took 5 years part-time work to complete.
 It's a daily driver and a blast to drive.
Be happy to answer any questions about the conversion.
Cheers,
Chuck Welch

Hey, welcome Chuck.  You definitely qualify.  Awesome car; always loved  those.

Chuck,

Ditto what Rob said.  That is one of my all time favorite cars, and with a V6!!!!!!!!

I am jealous, jealous, jealous.

Chuck,

Can't wait to see your Jag up close, that is one good looking motor

Hello all!
I've been lurking around here for a little bit and thought it was time to introduce myself.
I'm Bill Heath, from southwest Missouri.  I'm pretty new to the British car thing; bought a 1969 MGB roadster in 2008 and then bought a 1973 MGB roadster project about a year and a half ago.  It is a stalled project from another enthusiast; body and paint completed (mostly, has some shop worn areas), needs drive train installed, wiring, interior, etc.  It came with a new GM 3.4 crate engine and a 700R4 auto tranny.  
I have not started on the project yet; I've been remodeling my shop into a proper work area, and saving some coin for all the "little stuff" that will come up.  I was planning to complete the project more or less as the previous owner had started, with the 3.4 and 700R4, but then.....
Last year at he University Motors Summer Party, I drove Steve Carrick's car!  Crap!  A 3.4 is never gunna do that!  Sooo, I've been considering my options.
I will be attending the British V8 Meeting in Omaha to look at what all you guys have done, ask millions of questions, and try to get closer to having a plan before starting to finish this project.
I look forward to seeing you all.
Bill

Welcome Bill. You'll have lots to look at.

Jim

Good day gentlemen.

My name is Robert, and I am a British car nut, per se. I worked for Land Rover as a mechanic, and have spent most of my time working on Rovers, but I have acquired, more like inherited, my Mom's 74 MGB. It had a restoration about 20 years ago, but is in dire need of some love. As soon as I finish my full restoration of my 69 SIIA 88", I will tackle this project. As for my handle, I am a firefighter, so lots of time off to play with my toys!
Of course I have alot of questions, with a few answers, but I have found this website unbelievable. I will be posting pix when I start the project, and will try to make you all proud.
I just happen to have a few LR blocks laying around, and one of them is bound to end up in this project. Most likely will get either the 3.5 block from a two door Range Rover w/ LT77 gearbox, or maybe a 4.6 w/ an R380. I just dont know yet, but I look forward to the projecit n the glum days of winter here in Boulder, Colorado.

Thanks to the Moderator(s) for such an awesome site; and I look forward to meeting you guys.

Robert Dunkle
Boulder, Colorado
69 LR SIIA 88"
82 RR 2 Door
83 Alfa Romeo GTV6
92 Corrado VR6

Hi Kids!

I'm Jed. Some of you know me from the other place. :-)

I have a healthy 72 Roadster waiting on getting a 3.9 and an LT77 stuffed in, and a 67 GT with a buick 215 in the works. Still collecting parts for both.

Anyway, I've been lurking here for so long that I feel right at home, and figured it was time to make it official.
So that's that, now on with the show!

WECLOME!         Robert & Jed.  Pleased to have you join our group.  SAFETY FASTER!