Denny Doyle's 1975 MGB with Buick 215 V8 Engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006
Owner: Denny Doyle
City: Pleasant Hill, PA
Model: 1975 MGB
Engine: Buick 215
Conversion performed by: Reg Kennedy (some decent + some riggens)
Intake: | stock Buick intake manifold with Edelbrock 500cfm carburetor. |
Cam: | 3/4 Crower. |
Engine Electrical: | RIGGEN (soon to be right!) Pertronix ignition. |
Cooling: | aluminum radiator, 1 puller fan and 2 pushers (thermostatically controlled). |
Exhaust: | RV8 headers (jet hotted), 2-into-1 + Flowmaster muffler. |
Transmission: | TR8 5-speed and clutch system. |
Rear axle: | "85" Post Office Jeep (Dana) axle with limited slip differential. |
Front suspension: | coil-over. |
Rear suspension: | modified stock. |
Brakes: | cross-drilled rotors and RV8 pads (front) and Ford Fiesta/Hyundai Sonata (rear) with TR6 emergency brake. |
Wheels/Tires: | American Racing (14"). |
Other: | MGC hood/ rear spoiler/ chrome bumper conversion. |
Completed: | probably never!! (Unless my money runs out!) |
Miles Since Conversion: | about 15K since purchased (as of the British V8 2006 meet) |
Comments: | This car gets DRIVEN HARD!!! (It's no trailer queen!!) |
Hopes for Future: | More money. Custom interior. New paint. No bumper. |
Denny displays the valve spring that broke at British V8 2006
American Racing (14") wheels