1974 MGB V8
- Condition: Used
- Make: MG
- Model: MGB
- Type: Roadster
- Trim: Chrome Bumper
- Year: 1974
- Mileage: 6,908
- VIN: GHN5UE351514G
- Color: Purple Metallic
- Engine size: 3.9 ltr Rover
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Power options: Power Locks, Power Windows
- Fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Transmission: 5 speed
- Drive type: Rear Wheel
- Interior color: Grey Leather
- Options: CD Player, Convertible, Leather Seats
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
1974 MG MGB
1974 MGB V8 ROADSTER
Owner built and owned since conversion completed in 2004 chrome bumperMGB3.9 Liter fuel injected rover powered V8. This car was a 10 year in the making project starting with a super clean rust free body shell that was completely stripped down of every component and then all body modifications to install a rover v8 undertaken. Next complete media blasting of body shell and re spray with Dupont base coat clear coat and extensive rust proofing performed inside and under all panels.The engine has been completely rebuilt with all new parts and including cam change, ported heads lightened flywheel and thefuel injection system plenum, intake manifold, and trumpets milled down so that engine would fit with out any modificationsto the hood.
Brakes have been upgraded to front vented rotors and sliding calipers off an Audi 90 and rearvented rotors and sliding calipers incorporating the parking brake off a FordThunder bird turbo coupe .Girling remote brake booster added with an adjustable proportioning valve.
Front suspensionupratedwith GTfront springssolid LCABRON HOPKINTON front conversion kit using bilstien shocks and an up rated front sway bar kit.
Rear suspension upgrade includes8.8 narrowed rear endfrom a Ford Thunderbird turbo coupe with 3.55 posi diff andtrac rods with poly urethanebushingscomposite leaf springs with nylatron mounting pads and bushingsand a RON HOPKINTON rear sway bar kit.
Transmission Rover 5 speedwith hydraulic clutch systemand range rovermodified drive shaft.
Fuel systemRoverRV8 fueltank feeds external fuel pump 3/8 feed line 5/16 return line incorporating
before and after fuel filtering and new upratedmarron fuel injectors.ECM was rechipped .
Tires 195-65-15 Michelin MXV mounted to Honda special order aluminum alloy rims .
Interiorgray leather and gray wilton wool carpets finished trunk in gray wilton wool power windows and power door locks german mohair canvas RV8 top with matchingtonneau cover and boot
Car runs extremely well and is quite quick .
Many more add ons and options but list is long. If you have ever wanted an MG V8but did not have the means to build one come take a look at this!
