MG Enthusiast – July 2019

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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