Registry: 1974 MG MGB V8 Conversion
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Unknown Owner's 1974 MG MGB V8 Conversion
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“Gurney Formerly "Putster”
The below information was supplied by the previous owner, Justin Ranavaro. I'm leaving it as is as he did a fine job in his description.
1974 MGB 4.3L V8
Engine: 1963 Olds 215 V8 bored .040 over, stroked with '64 Buick 300 Crank, Chevy 2.8 pistons, Crower 50232 Cam, Edelbrock 500 4bbl Carb, RV8 Style Headers, 2 1/4" dual exhaust, electric cutouts, Thrush Turbo mufflers and Monza twin tip resonators.
Drive Train: 1989 WCT5 close ratio 5 speed transmission, (5th changed to 0.6:1 ratio for nice highway cruising). Custom drive shaft, 1978 Jeep DANA 44 rear axle - 3.73 Posi with Wilwood Disc brakes. (4 wheel power discs)
Interior: Pontiac Fiero Seats, Datsun 260Z Gauges, power window and door locks from Chrysler Cordoba
Extras: OEM V8 Radiator, 18 Gallon gas tank from AMC Eagle, hood louvers from Datsun 260Z and OEM Hard Top. Front Shock performance valves with 1" lower/stiffer GT rally coil springs, Converted Tube Rear shocks with 1" Lower/stiffer GT rally leaf springs with Cal-Trac traction bars. Konig 15x7 rims (gunmetal mini-lite like) with 205/60R15 tires.
I found this car online and currently have 2 v6 conversions and somehow convinced the wife getting this beauty will be a good idea.
Now comes the hard part of deciding which v6 conversion goes since I only have 2 indoor spots that my wife let's me use.
Last owner changed out cam, lifters, lost interest and never put back together. Will soon be repaired by my trusty mg mechanic (Brian's automotive of peekskill ny) and hopefully on the road in a few weeks updates to follow
1974 MGB 4.3L V8
Engine: 1963 Olds 215 V8 bored .040 over, stroked with '64 Buick 300 Crank, Chevy 2.8 pistons, Crower 50232 Cam, Edelbrock 500 4bbl Carb, RV8 Style Headers, 2 1/4" dual exhaust, electric cutouts, Thrush Turbo mufflers and Monza twin tip resonators.
Drive Train: 1989 WCT5 close ratio 5 speed transmission, (5th changed to 0.6:1 ratio for nice highway cruising). Custom drive shaft, 1978 Jeep DANA 44 rear axle - 3.73 Posi with Wilwood Disc brakes. (4 wheel power discs)
Interior: Pontiac Fiero Seats, Datsun 260Z Gauges, power window and door locks from Chrysler Cordoba
Extras: OEM V8 Radiator, 18 Gallon gas tank from AMC Eagle, hood louvers from Datsun 260Z and OEM Hard Top. Front Shock performance valves with 1" lower/stiffer GT rally coil springs, Converted Tube Rear shocks with 1" Lower/stiffer GT rally leaf springs with Cal-Trac traction bars. Konig 15x7 rims (gunmetal mini-lite like) with 205/60R15 tires.
I found this car online and currently have 2 v6 conversions and somehow convinced the wife getting this beauty will be a good idea.
Now comes the hard part of deciding which v6 conversion goes since I only have 2 indoor spots that my wife let's me use.
Last owner changed out cam, lifters, lost interest and never put back together. Will soon be repaired by my trusty mg mechanic (Brian's automotive of peekskill ny) and hopefully on the road in a few weeks updates to follow
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Unknown Owner [nobody] |
| Location: | Not Set |
| Status: | Running |
| VIN: | GHN5UE366857G |
| Model Year: | 1974 |
| Build Date: | 1974-12-09 |
| Original Colour: | Glacier White BLVC5 |
| Current Colour: | Neon Blue Metallic |
| Odometer: | 12,579 miles |
| Body Code: | GU23T 004720P |
| Engine Type: | 1963 Olds 215, Buick 300 Crank |
| Engine Code: | HI25080 |
| Transmission: | 1989 WCT5 Close Ratio |
| Last Updated: | 2024-02-07 14:47:29 |
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GHN5UE366857G
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster Series: MGB MkIII (1970-1979) Market: USA, Left-Hand Drive Model Year: 1974 Car Number: 366857 Engine Size: Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2024-02-07 14:47:29
- Changes from 2024-02-06 02:12:50 to previous 2019-09-18 19:57:19
- Nickname Putster → Gurney Formerly "Putster
- Changes from 2016-09-04 09:58:58 to previous 2016-08-27 11:16:08
- Mileage 6,721 → 12,579
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Apr 25, 2024 | nobody | Owner Transfer |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Jon Hendrickson  |
Owner Transfer |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Justin Ranavaro |
Owner Transfer |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Bill Zenkus |
Added to Registry (ID 18884) |
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