Bill Russell's 1977 MGB with Chevy 305 V8
Owner: Bill RussellCity: 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. |