Fred Wastell's GT at the '96 University Motors Summer Party
Fred Wastell's GT at the '96 University Motors Summer Party

Fred Wastell's 1974 MGB/GT with Rover 4.2L V8

(originally published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume 5 Issue 2)


By: Fred Wastell
City: Marysville, MI
Model: 1974 MG MGB/GT
Engine: Rover 4.2L V-8


How It Was Done

Engine: Edelbrock 500cfm carburetor. Crane Compucam #900531 camshaft.
Transmission: Rover 5-speed from Triumph TR-8.
Bellhousing: Triumph TR-8.
Clutch/Slave: Triumph TR-8.
Flywheel: Rover.
Exhaust: Falcon 2-1/2" stainless single exhaust with stainless conversion headers.
Brakes: (front) drilled discs with TR-8 pads.
(rear) stock MGB/GT.
Wheels/Tires: Dunlop 60-spoke chrome wheels. Michelin 185/70x14 XGT tires with tubes.
Cooling: MGB V8 header tanks on 3-core radiator fabricated to be 2-1/2" longer than stock. Stock hose on top. Cut stock bottom hose and added 6-7" stainless steel tubing to compensate for length. 13# cap. #4363 160 degree thermostat (H.P. from Mr. Gasket but made by Stant.) Cut down Midget/Sprite fan.
Rear End: MGC with 3.07:1 gearing and MGB axles/brakes.
Instruments: standard MG with original factory V8 (5200 redline) tachometer.
Conversion By: Rod Medynski, MGT's, 1577 Macopin Rd., West Milford, NJ. (201) 728-3096.



Fred and Diane Wastell with their MG V-8 at the Summer Party
Fred and Diane Wastell with their MG V-8 at the Summer Party



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