MG Enthusiast – July 2019

(C. Jardin) #1

Modified 1960 MGA


46 MGE AUGUST 2019 http://www.mgenthusiast.com

THE BUILD


ABOVE: New MGB1800 for Morris.

ABOVE: MGB master cylinder being
fitted, to increase braking efficiency. ABOVE: A tense moment as this was the first dry fit of the 3400 Chevy V6 engine.


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ABOVE: Stacy had to come up with his
own brackets to support the low-mileage
3400cc Chevrolet V6 donor engine.

ABOVE: The BD2 computer wiring which
connects the Chevrolet V6 engine’s ECU
to the engine sensors and injectors.

ABOVE: The MGA’s new complicated
electrical system now requires two fuse
boxes, necessary to expand its capacity.

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ABOVE: The radiator mounting with
modified alternator brackets visible.

ABOVE: This photograph shows the
adapter for the MGA’s temperature
sender, and some jellied fuel!

ABOVE: Setting up the fuel filtration
system, located behind the seats.

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ABOVE: Exhaust silencer sits snugly
beside the centralised fuel tank.

ABOVE: Stacy also had to modify the
MGA’s fuel filler to suit the mods.

ABOVE: Proper Jag-style twin pipes
were a requirement of the build.

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