Steve DeGroat's 1970 MGB-GT with Chevy 3.1L V6 Engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006
Owner: Steve DeGroat
City: Lugoff, SC
Model: 1970 MGB-GT
Engine: 1991 Chevy 3.1L V6
Intake: | Edelbrock manifold, Holley 390cfm carburetor. |
Cam: | stock. |
Cooling: | Ford V8 radiator. |
Exhaust: | Headers and single exhaust. |
Transmission: | 700R4 auto with 0.7 overdrive. |
Rear axle: | stock MGB (3.909:1) |
Front suspension: | stock MGB. |
Rear suspension: | stock MGB. |
Brakes: | stock MGB. |
Wheels/Tires: | 14" Keystone aluminum wheels with MasterCraft A/S IV tires. |
Other: | Classic Instruments gauges, air conditioning, front spoiler, rear Sebring roll pan, matching trailer. |
Completed: | April 2005. |
Miles Since Conversion: | about 19K (as of the British V8 2006 meet) |
Comments: | It is worth the trouble! |
Sources of Parts and Information: | Bill Guzman at Classic Conversions Engineering. |
Performance Data: | Achieved 111.6mph at Maxton NC. (See www.ecta-lsr.com) |
(14" Keystone aluminum wheels, as of British V8 2007)