My 1968 MGB GT 408 Build
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My 1968 MGB GT 408 Build
I've had this MG running around with a JDM sr20det for awhile and have decided to go all out with the next upgrade.
Will be putting my sons old race motor into it
specs:
LQ9 408 iron block
dragon slayer crank
Diamond pistons
PRC 237 heads
Texas Speed cam
LS6 intake
Nasty nates fuel rail
All ARP
My son had a F1x blower on the engine while in his Vette
Now it's going into my 2200# MGB
here are a couple vids of the engine
Should be exciting!
Will be putting my sons old race motor into it
specs:
LQ9 408 iron block
dragon slayer crank
Diamond pistons
PRC 237 heads
Texas Speed cam
LS6 intake
Nasty nates fuel rail
All ARP
My son had a F1x blower on the engine while in his Vette
Now it's going into my 2200# MGB
here are a couple vids of the engine
Should be exciting!
#3
Thanks
Those cover were a lot of work
they come just open on the inside-we actually built baffling into them like the stock covers have to keep the oil spray under control
#6
Finally have something to update. We got some nice weather and it was back into the garage.
Had to modify some things on the engine-
I blocked off the heater hose ports on the water pump- going to be a fair weather car so not needed
also got a straight water neck, as both the neck and hoses ran into the frame rail of the MG
I'm using C5 Corvette accessories, so all I had to do was notch the alternator bracket and it allowed the the alt to
fit under the hood with no clearance issues
By using the Vette pump and accessories it allowed for a shorter install as they are tucked close to the block
Added the C6 pan for clearance (shallow Pan)
you can see where I cut out for the exhaust- the black template will be stainless trim rings I'm having made
started on the headers-Boy, do they take patience! Just MIG tacking them at this point and then will got back
and TIG them for a nice clean look. Hope to have them finished in a week or so and then sent out to be Jet-Coated
Had to modify some things on the engine-
I blocked off the heater hose ports on the water pump- going to be a fair weather car so not needed
also got a straight water neck, as both the neck and hoses ran into the frame rail of the MG
I'm using C5 Corvette accessories, so all I had to do was notch the alternator bracket and it allowed the the alt to
fit under the hood with no clearance issues
By using the Vette pump and accessories it allowed for a shorter install as they are tucked close to the block
Added the C6 pan for clearance (shallow Pan)
you can see where I cut out for the exhaust- the black template will be stainless trim rings I'm having made
started on the headers-Boy, do they take patience! Just MIG tacking them at this point and then will got back
and TIG them for a nice clean look. Hope to have them finished in a week or so and then sent out to be Jet-Coated
#7
Finally got the passenger side finished & tacked
Now to start the drivers side
Is there a science as to the location or distance when installing the
o2 bung in the collector?
Now to start the drivers side
Is there a science as to the location or distance when installing the
o2 bung in the collector?
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#8
finally an update
Finally have something to update
I got the firewall filled in and decided to install the actual engine & tranny
Got it all mocked up and installed
Headers look great with the Jet coat
Plenty of clearance all around
Now to take it apart and get the engine bay sealed and painted
Hope to fire it over in about 30 days
I got the firewall filled in and decided to install the actual engine & tranny
Got it all mocked up and installed
Headers look great with the Jet coat
Plenty of clearance all around
Now to take it apart and get the engine bay sealed and painted
Hope to fire it over in about 30 days
#9
Decided to start going through the harness to make it a stand alone.
made up some small decals to label each wire several times along it's length
Made them blue and red for connector
This should help more then just tape and a sharpie
It's labeled on both sides of the flag
Took a while to get them all put together<br/>but have both blue & red connectors
made up some small decals to label each wire several times along it's length
Made them blue and red for connector
This should help more then just tape and a sharpie
It's labeled on both sides of the flag
Took a while to get them all put together<br/>but have both blue & red connectors
#12
Best thing I've seen on 02 location is around a foot at least after all the pipes collect into one.
Helped a friend stuff an old vortec 350 in one of these back in 2000 or so, digging the build. Even crazier is noticing your location, surprised I haven't seen it out with the sr20det setup.
And yes it will be a handful traction wise.
Helped a friend stuff an old vortec 350 in one of these back in 2000 or so, digging the build. Even crazier is noticing your location, surprised I haven't seen it out with the sr20det setup.
And yes it will be a handful traction wise.