1979 MGB V8

1979 MG MGB

Technical specifications of MG MGB 1979
Price:	-
Item location:	Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Make:	MG
Model:	MGB
Type:	Convertible
Year:	1979
Mileage:	65,403
VIN:	GHN5UL491412 G
Color:	Brown
Number of cylinders:	8
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Tan
Vehicle Title:	Clear
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Car description

Engine:	Rover 3.5L V8 engine bored 0.020" over and balanced. Crower camshaft (level 1). Ported cylinder heads. Buick 4-barrel intake manifold. Edelbrock 500cfm carburetor. Lucas distributor. Pertronix Ignitor electronic igntion module. Pertronix Flamethrower ignition coil. Remote oil filter.
Cooling:	Howe aluminum radiator. Stock electric fans, pushing.
Exhaust:	RV8-style four-into-one headers. Two-into-one out the back.
Transmission:	Borg-Warner T5 5-speed. Ford clutch and pressure plate. Ram Hydro hydraulic throwout bearing.
Rear End:	stock MGB Salisbury axle (open differential and 3.909:1 ring and pinion.)
FrontSusp.:	lowered and uprated springs. Heavy duty shock absorber valves. 7/8" sway bar.
RearSusp.:	stock springs. Monroe telescoping shock absorbers. Stock MGB rear sway bar.
Brakes:	late model MGB pedal assembly with power brake booster.
Wheels/Tires:	VTO 15x6 8-spoke aluminum wheels. 195/60R15 tires.
Interior:	restored beige interior.
Electrical:	battery relocated to trunk. Nippondenso alternator.
Instruments:	stock MGB. (Tachometer rebuilt for V8 use.)
Body:	removed front and rear bumpers. Preform Resources front and rear valances. Austin-Healey front turn signals/marker lights. Shaved side trim. Shaved side marker lights. Shaved back-up lights. Body-color license plate lamps. Russet Brown paint. ( the above description is taken from Jim Watson, the builder of the car) I also have a 3.9L fuel injected engine, taken from a Land Rover, that I may be interested in including with the car. Engine wiring harness and computer. Car is not a perfect "10", just a nice cruiser.

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