Earl and Mary Lou Brotherton's 1977 MGB with Chevy 4.3L V6 Engine

as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XV Issue 3, December 2007

Owners: Earl and Mary Lou Brotherton
City: Asheville, NC
Model: 1977 MGB
Engine: Chevrolet 4.3L V6
Conversion by: owner

Engine:	Chevy 4.3 (266cid) V6, rated at 364hp. 10:1 compression ratio. Eighteen degree NASCAR heads. Roller bearing rocker arms. Competition Cams camshaft.
Induction:	Modified Edelbrock intake manifold. Holley 600cfm carburetor.
Cooling:	Griffin aluminum radiator. NASCAR electric cooling fan.
Exhaust:	Custom-made stainless steel headers and exhaust pipes.
Transmission:	Borg-Warner T56 6-speed (from a Chevrolet Camaro Z-28). Custom shifter.
Rear Axle:	narrowed Chevy 10-bolt (from a Camaro) with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio.
Rear Susp.:	4-link, with coilover shocks.
Brakes:	Four wheel disc brakes, with stainless steel braided lines. Camaro master cylinder.
Wheels/Tires:	Weld Racing wheels.
Instruments:	VDO gauges.
Other:	Custom-made Hartzcloth convertible top. "Infinity Black" urethane paint. Tan leather upholstered interior featuring custom sculpted panels throughout.

Modified Edelbrock intake manifold. Holley 600cfm carburetor.

Griffin aluminum radiator. NASCAR electric cooling fan.

Weld steering wheel. Custom shifter.

Weld Racing wheels.

Custom Hartzcloth convertible top. Infinity Black urethane paint.

sculpted interior trim panels

Photos by Bob Wasson of Statesville, NC.
Thanks also to David Gable for his help arranging their use.