Edd Weninger's 1977 MGB V8 Conversion (1980 Rover SD1 3.5L)

Edd Weninger's 1977 MGB V8 Conversion (1980 Rover SD1 3.5L)

as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006

Owner: Edd Weninger
City: Huntington Beach, CA
Model: 1977 shell, lowered and converted to chrome bumper with 1972 bits
Engine: 1980 Rover SD1 3.5 Liter
Conversion performed by: Phil Dooley, Phoenix AZ

Engine Mods: .030 over-bore, Keith Black Silv-O-Lite pistons, 9.2 CR, Sealed Power moly rings, Crower cam (mild), Edelbrock double-roller timing chain, Melling push-rods, Arp stud kit, Felpro gaskets.
Intake: 1989 Rover Hot-Wire EFI, machined to fit under stock hood (bonnet), -14CUX ECU with switchable tune resistors, Bosch flowed and matched injectors, Bosch fuel pump and filters, K&N air filter located in front of radiator
Ignition: Buick distributor (points).
Cooling: Four-row custom radiator (4" taller than standard MGB).
Exhaust: Blockhugger headers with ceramic coating.
Transmission: Rover LT77 5-speed.
Suspension: Chrome bumper cross-member, V8 suspension bushings, brake pads and shoes.
Wheels/Tires: 5 spoke silver alloys 15x6, Yokohama Avid 195/60-15s.
Interior: Beard seats, Crow Enterprises 4-point belts, Mountney leather steering wheel.
Completed: I've enjoyed it since January 2003.

Rover hot-wire EFI looks right at home under Edd's standard MGB hood
Rover hot-wire EFI looks right at home under Edd's standard MGB hood

Beard seats, Crow belts, and Mountney leather steering wheel
Beard seats, Crow belts, and Mountney leather steering wheel




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