Bill Russell's 1977 MGB with Chevy 305 V8

Owner: Bill Russell
City: Seminole, FL
Model: 1977 MGB
Engine: Chevy 305 V8
Conversion by: Owner

Engine:	currently, 1986 IROC Camaro 305 Cid V8. A 350cid Chevy engine with LT1 aluminum heads is being built to replace it. Edelbrock manifold. Holley carburetor.
Cooling:	late model Chevy Impala radiator, with Cadillac dual electric fans.
Exhaust:	block hugger headers, modified to dump out behind front wheels.
Transmission:	Saginaw 4 speed with Hurst shifter. 11" clutch. Stock MG master cylinder, with Howe hydraulic throw out bearing. Custom driveshaft.
Rear Axle:	Jaguar, with open differential.
Front Susp.:	rebuilt/stock MGB for now.
Rear Susp.:	Jaguar IRS.
Brakes:	stock front/Jag rear.
Wheels/Tires:	Corvette wheels.
Instruments:	stock, except for Sun tachometer, fuel pressure gauge, and manifold pressure gauge.
Other:	Roll bar tied into extra frame member from tranny mount crossover to mount for Jag IRS. Flared rear wheel wells. Filled in all holes in body including cowl vent.
Completed:	October 2008.