1979 MGB, with Rover 3.5L V8 (owner: Mark Trosper)
British V8 Photo Galleries
Engine Swaps (a.k.a. "conversions", "transplants", "swops", etc.)
Our huge engine swap gallery is sorted by MAKE, then MODEL, then OWNER'S NAME. The six main sections are:
Factory Built V8-Powered British Sports Cars
BritishV8 is also working to document the history and design of factory-produced
V8-powered British sports cars. We already have
The Internet's Biggest
Library of Info on MG's "MGB GT V8" Model, and we're planning to
similarly present other production V8 models going forward.
Additional Gallery Sections Will Be Added Too...
While we plan future gallery sections, here are a couple hard-to-categorize articles:
Abingdon For MG Enthusiasts by Curtis Jacobson
Visit the home of the MG factory: Abingdon on Thames, in Oxfordshire England
A Visit to British Motor Heritage by Curtis Jacobson
Visit the company that produce MGB, Midget, and Mini bodies using the original methods.
Rover Electronic Fuel Injection by Curtis Jacobson
An extensive guide to installion, troubleshooting and maintenance of Range Rover hot-wire EFI systems.
Top 10 Reasons to Bastardize a Perfectly Good Car by Dan Masters
A tongue-in-cheek look at what motivates us to swap-out the anemic little engines that came in these cars.
Factory Built Little Cars with Big Motors by Dan Masters
A compendium of various noteworthy factory produced large-engined sports cars.
Big Motors in Need of Little Cars by Dan Masters
A guide to the various V8 engines most suitable for swapping, with discussion of the pros and cons of each.
Chassis Design Considerations by Dan Masters
A discussion of engineering and design factors to consider when contemplating an engine swap.
Cooling System Design Considerations by Curtis Jacobson
A discussion of cooling system design alternatives for re-engined British sports cars.
