Purists, Schmurists! Let's hear that rumble!
When your wife says “you know, I’d really like an MGB GT with that V8 rumble”, you don’t ask questions. So here it is. It’s a rust-free California blue plate special, just waiting for me to upset the purists. The plan was to get the car sorted out (more or less), then heave a Ford 302 into the engine bay. “I’m not chasing massive horsepower and all the expense and trouble that goes with it, just giving the car a character change.” At least, that’s what I originally said. Then things took a bit of a turn, and now it’s a fully re-engineered car with about 6 lbs/hp and fairly shocking performance from the LS1 engine. Yee, hah.
After months of sporadic bodywork, I finally managed to shoot some paint. It’s amazing how …
With the car up and running and on the road on a regular basis, it’s …
It’s alive and mobile! The car left the garage for the first time in a …
Okay, it’s just a test fitting. But the complete engine with accessories and the transmission …
I’m pretty much done with the suspension work on the car, so the donor Camaro …
I’ve been busy working on another project, and the MG has been neglected. No longer! …
Plans have changed. The 302 has turned into an LS1. We started putting LS engines …
Purists, Schmurists! Let's hear that rumble!
I think you have the coolest collection on the board, how do you do it?
Nooooooooo...........
So what's the rumble going to be? Small block Chevy? Windsor Ford? Nailhead Buick? AMC 401? LS1?
This is an almost perfect V8 candidate. The world's not losing a concours early 70s BGT, it's gaining a Badass GT.
You have all the cool toys. Another, "Can't wait to see it when its done", project.
Eeeek! LS1! Love it!
I love GTs, X 10 with V-8 power!!!
You inspire us all, Keith-Looks rockin.
Always wanted to V8 a BGT!
Nice Little car +V8 make for some fun
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