Denny Doyle's 1975 MGB with Buick 215 V8 Engine

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 Doyle's 1975 MGB with Buick 215 V8 Engine

Denny Doyle's 1975 MGB with Buick 215 V8 Engine

Denny Doyle's 1975 MGB with Buick 215 V8 Engine

Denny Doyle's 1975 MGB with Buick 215 V8 Engine


broken valve spring
Denny displays the valve spring that broke at British V8 2006

American Racing (14 inch) wheels
American Racing (14") wheels


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