Over the next year or so, I will be chronicling the construction of my second MGB V8.  The donor car is a green 1977 MGB that is in fair shape.  The conversion was started a year ago and the rear axle had already been installed when the job was given to me.  In this conversion I will be using a 4.0L Rover engine out of a 2000 Discovery.  I will also be utilizing the engine's DIS (distributorless ignition system) and front cover.  The fuel infection will be the old 3.9L hot wire style.  I am planning on using a Ford Mustang T5 transmission and already have a three speed 215 bell housing.  The rear end is a Ford 7.5 inch with 3.08 gears, limited slip, and disc brakes. 

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03/18/2004 05:45 PM -0500