Steve DeGroat's 1970 MGB-GT with Chevy 3.1L V6 Engine

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)

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Steve DeGroat's 1970 MGB-GT with Chevy 3.1L V6 Engine

Edelbrock Torker Manifold

Classic Conversions motor mounts and headers

Ford Falcon radiator

Steve DeGroat's 1970 MGB-GT with Chevy 3.1L V6 Engine

Steve DeGroat's 1970 MGB-GT with Chevy 3.1L V6 Engine




Steve DeGroat's 1970 MGB-GT with Chevy 3.1L V6 Engine

Keystone aluminum wheels
(14" Keystone aluminum wheels, as of British V8 2007)


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