MGB 351 Windsor Ford V-8

[@section8motorpool466]

This car weighs 2500lbs, 1300 front axle, 1200 rear. Weighed on a certified scale.

[@williamquinones2870]

Yes Sir my Mustang felt real light on the rear wheels and I only had a 302 270° .512 lift sitting at about 3,500 lbs That must be like having your own private roller coaster 🎢 ride 👍 have fun

[@buzzwaldron6195]

My '75 MG Midget w/ Buick 215 V8 is 1800 lbs...

[@nsidor1234]

Outstanding, as a Ford guy and a huge fan of early sports cars, this is the perfect roadster...👍🏁

[@section8motorpool466]

After many years of work on all brands, I'm a Ford man!

[@samuelhatman8995]

Beautiful build!!! The mechanical engineers in the Ford sponsored autocross club of my youth, 19in 1972, built these. This is a true poor man's Cobra. I wish you many years of exciting miles this this wonderful take on the heavily modded MG! I smiled all the way.

[@kensurratt2729]

I had a 68 Triumph GT6 in my younger days. Fun car I think it 1900CC. I can only imagine what it would have been like with a modern V8 302/351 and drive train. I wouldn't have lived past 25. Haha. Excellent build. Beautiful vehicle.

[@jackbrown6913]

Are you watching Fanatik Builds? Father and son doing some OCD engineering - if it ever gets finished it will be awesome

[@davenewman2751]

Years ago a friend of mine had a MGBGT with an Oldsmobile 217, aluminum, supercharged V8. A real sleeper that still drove like a sports care because the engine was slightly lighter than the cast iron 4.

[@ShaunHensley]

These were so common in my youth

[@billfioretti3013]

COO-ELL! Nice work. B.T.W. The Ford 351 Windsor is a wonderful Domestic Legacy V-8 Engine. Pretty much a large 289. And we all know the legend of the 289 through the years! Reliable and powerful for its size.

[@section8motorpool466]

Very powerful.

[@NEtrailrider1]

great build, the tilt nose, all the fab work and still looks like a MGB, now don't keep us in suspense lets go on a road test lol.

[@section8motorpool466]

I must wait for my two miles of mud to coagulte!

[@robertweeks4240]

@@section8motorpool466 coagulated mud….. lol I know that pain!

[@davidwesselsr7316]

I'll second the MG Cobra handle. Outstanding engineering and fabrications.

[@christuttle3980]

Great Video Greetings from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

[@donaldhill2775]

🏆 know a bit about MGB’s especially Rover (Buick) V8 conversation, this is outstanding… well done sir !

[@nrakma]

This is much nicer than most hot rods and a lot of thinking, design and fabrication went into this build. Just imagine what an aluminum block and heads would do for the weight and handling in this mid engine car.

[@richardgerome4897]

I really love it!!! When I was working for British Miles in Morrisville PA in the early 90’s. I always had a dream of doing up something like this. One day a Sunbeam Alpine came in and I almost bought it to put a 351 CJ Cleveland C6 trans and a 9 inch Ford 3:50-1 traction lock I had laying around but then I had a really bad car accident and broke my neck and crushed two vertebrae in my T-Spine and that was the end for me… Spent over 5 years in physical therapy… A really beautiful job well done…

[@tetreaulthank4068]

Beautiful job ! Well executed in every respect and I must say whatever budget you originally had in mind, I have a feeling you came in under which means the wife is also very pleased !

[@plantfeeder6677]

My first car when I was a junior(11th grade)in high school was a 1964 MGB roadster that I bought for $600. The red paint was completely oxidized, the synchro on second gear was blown(learned to double-clutch the 3rd to 2nd downshift), and it steered like a truck. However, I'm a Ford fan and my second car was a 1964.5 289 4-speed, 4-bbl Mustang coupe. So seeing this just gives me all kinds of feel goods. Oh and my current car is a 1991 Mazda Miata that as of watching this video is now gonna get a V-8😊

[@philtucker1224]

Sounds like an excellent plan! Do you still do regular Restomods?

[@rogeryoung2049]

Nice unit. My Father put a 283 Chev engine in a 1958 MG TF back in 1960. It went like a rocket

[@cjonesufc]

Neat. A small convertible, two seat, European roadster with a Ford V8 shoehorned in. It’s like a parallel universe version of the Cobra by a guy named Shalby.

[@g0fvt]

Beautiful, not much I would even think of changing.

[@kennethcohagen3539]

There are two fixes for the ignition control module on the Duraspark electronic ignition control module. First is that these control units fail in hot environments. For most of the US moving the module out of the engine compartment, near the radiator will help keep it cool and last longer. I had one in a Mustang II that would heat up and stop working. I kept a cup of ice water in the car to pour on the module when it failed, cooling it down for the remainder of the trip. the best thing I found was to replace it with a module made by Sorensen. Their units were much more robust and I never had one come back during 20 years in the Auto Parts industry. When I finally saved up to replace the module in my Mustang II I mounted it on the radiator cross member out side of the engine compartment and had no further problems. The car was still a pile of shit, but it ran consistently after that.

[@johndoe-zb8bm]

Would love to have heard it run and maybe a test drive, lol. Super cool build!

[@59vaughn]

Muscle....hot....street......all the bits and pieces....rivets, leather, tilt....351!!.... .....

[@ronstiles2681]

Nicely done, I've put many 289 and 327 in mg s putting a frame and all that goes into it and mods and electric rewiring and brake upgrades is a lot of work, keep it, don't be talked into selling it

[@reggiechin230]

Congrats on that great build, your GTB is beautiful and the engineering is awesome!

[@sean-mayorga]

Dang new video out of the blue! Missed these!

[@wilsonle61]

I loved these when I first saw them in the seventies!

[@philtucker1224]

Them? Is it a specific mod in the States?

[@wilsonle61]

@@philtucker1224 Good one!

[@bradc32]

very well done sir.looks great

[@dougbloom3672]

You created your own Tigercobra !!!!!!!! Excellent!

[@757warbirds]

Nice job, where's the test drive. I wanted to see it rolling lol.

[@section8motorpool466]

Soon....

[@kennethkay1144]

HERO!!! They all shouted! I have always wanted to do what you have shown me here. I don’t think I ever will now. I’ll just have to be content with my stroked 70’ Le Mans convertible.

[@section8motorpool466]

Love Pontiacs!

[@jamesmisener3006]

Nice approach and execution on your MGB. I would get a fuel cell in pretty quick otherwise I wouldn't change a thing. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Superb! What a sports car SHOULD be!

[@OYisit]

Coolest MGB I have ever seen, Cobra in sheeps clothing.

[@rickybailey7123]

Thats awesome I love to build great job thanks for sharing

[@DarrenFinley]

It's a British "COBRA"! LOL!😉👍

[@paladin0654]

You have yourself an MG Cobra! Wish we could have heard it!

[@section8motorpool466]

You will, mud here....

[@Steviegtr52]

Hi from the UK. I have had a few MGB's many years ago. Still dabbling after all that time. Like you cannot leave anything alone. Doing a TVR Chimaera on my channel at moment. That is a lovely car The jewel in the crown. Given you a sub. Hope you do a drive out in it on the channel. Steve.

[@Coal-Scuttle]

Widowmaker mufflers!! ❤ Absolute best on the market with no drone!! Great build. I can only hope my 66 swap will turn out as well as yours.

[@uio890138]

I love it!! You did a great job sir!!

[@hkguitar1984]

Very Nice, Ditto to what g0fvt said, not much I would change. I'm 62 years old, much of the work you've done is exactly what my friends and I would have done (only maybe not such as nice of job as you've done). I hope you can show us some road footage of this rolling piece of resourceful and repurposed artwork.

[@section8motorpool466]

As soon as my 1 1/2 mile of mud dries out!

[@section8motorpool466]

...I'm 60!

[@hkguitar1984]

@@section8motorpool466 ​ @section8motorpool466 Yup, lots of the same influences and experiences growing up in the '60s, '70s, and to a certain extent the '80s (however, even today I don't especially view myself as a "Grown-up"). A couple close friends had MGB's that we'd done various mods too, however nothing to compare to the blood, sweat, tears and time you have into your little beauty. All I remember is that back in High School a close friend had a late '60s MG with the little 4 cylinder, and even with only that small engine the car's small size would make driving anywhere from exciting to terrifying (in a good way). You've really kind of "Cobra-ized" your MG in the most beautiful of ways. Yes to the mud, I live in Northern Michigan, far off the beaten path, the beauty of living in a deep rural setting is always a love/hate trade off (but still my first/best choice). I've an old Military Blazer that's never seen snow and I won't drive it until I'm sure it's rained enough to clear the salt off the roads (mid to late May). Count me as Subscriber 175. 👍😉

[@speckkrod7520]

I'm loving this car built like a race car rather than a trailer queen gutsy and serviceable!!! I'd rather have had a top loader or a 5 speed manual tho, but that's just me.

[@darrellchitwood9167]

Very well done.

[@adeeponionbrah]

I am pleased to see your creation. There is a rich selection of parts and materials showing your varied background. Great patience packaging this power train and chassis. Take us for a ride. Go somewhere remote for filming this cars workout! .

[@section8motorpool466]

I am remote, will be filming soon... thank you!

[@Jimbrand6756]

Man I bet it's fun on a twisty mountain road

[@philtucker1224]

The clamshell front is a masterstroke in my opinion..it’s so much easier to access everything up front..

[@Scott68B]

Nice car, very creative! Not sure what part of the country you're in but you should go to a British V8 Meet. It's in Springdale, Arkansas this year. Reach out to me if you might be interested. A lot of the guys would be very interested in seeing what you've done.

[@section8motorpool466]

Would love to but I'm in Maine, I do a lot of that here!

[@jamestregler1584]

Beautiful Ride ; thanks from old New Orleans 😎

[@KillrMillr7]

Very cool, I’d be afraid to take that thing out. I had a 70 MGB hatchback, it was fast enough standard.

[@stanmosier7738]

Great engine choice

[@redbarchetta8782]

Nice build. It's worth noting that you did the suspension right. Many don't realize the Windsor V8 is a heavier engine than the 1800 and stuffing them in without redoing the suspension it can cause handling issues. One reason the MGC didn't sell well.

[@section8motorpool466]

This car weighs in at 2500lbs 1300 on the front 1200 on the rear. Its very well balanced. Has plenty of traction with 215-55ZR 16s.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

I would love to have an MGC, handling issues be damned.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

The Windsor V8 is actually quite light, probably not all that much heavier than the stock sewing machine 4.

[@jarrod1719]

Is there going to be a video of you driving it?

[@dianerandise6612]

Beautiful build. Cheers!

[@terrynorman8980]

My brother put a Leyland p76 v8 in his MG back in the late 80's

[@deborahchesser7375]

Match made in heaven

[@htalbott1899]

Back in the early 70s I bought a 62 MG B that had a Ford 260 v8 had the old Ford 3 speed non sync 1st gear and the MG rear end no cooling fan, needless to say it left a lot to be desired.,but it sounded good.yours is very impressive.

[@jimclarke1108]

I always liked an MGB V8😁

[@trailfreekgarage]

That's a badass hood! Would love to be able to something like that with 77 MGB.

[@OLH3rd]

It LOOKS gorgeous!! What does it SOUND like??!!

[@robertharris7027]

Interesting, I like the way you have build it. Interiorwise I would go another way (classic black leather or all in the brown color; and not this weird wooden thing on the steering wheel), but alone the mechanic of the hood is ingenious.

[@charlesleake930]

Fantastic Job ! ...thanks for sharing !!!...... Jay Fox

[@glennmiller2494]

My dad had a man give him a 1964 Austin Healy in 70 or 71 in excellent condition it's a long story, but that thing wouldn't spin the tires and it wouldn't slide them on the corners either. He owed my aunt some money so he traded it for 400 and a 59 Ford me and my brother cried it was a sad day I was only 9 but I knew that was stupid.

[@williamrogge6268]

Excellent. Congratulations.

[@classicstangbrn8964]

I tried to pick it apart but other then the c6 transmission; I would have run a c4, I can't, great build , bravo.

[@section8motorpool466]

My knee likes autos these days, I plan on a beefed AOD soon.

[@tarustrader]

​@section8motorpool466 I'm not a fan of the AOD gear ratios. Check out a 4R70W from a v6 mustang. Same bell as the SBF and overdrive and a great gear ratio.

[@section8motorpool466]

I will look into that!

[@wickedgunguys8144]

Nice mufflers . Where’s the burnout video ?

[@section8motorpool466]

Ran out of gas just before I filmed it....

[@philtucker1224]

I think I’d like to see an MGC bonnet (hood) on there, - just to show that little bit of “extra menace” 😁🇬🇧

[@SifsSwag]

Very cool!👍🏋️‍♀️

[@bradnunn9127]

Dura spark is a good system

[@matthandy7039]

Thank you, inspiring

[@peterbonnez]

Nice job.

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

In the UK if we want a V8 conversion in an MGB we use the lightweight all aluminium Rover engine with a capacity of up to 5 litres and 400 bhp.

[@section8motorpool466]

Those are a little rare in comparison here, and I don't have one either. Good mill.

[@reallifehardtruth4465]

No one cares how you do it in the uk

[@matthandy7039]

We would call that a 215 Buick over here

[@crunchycrispybacon]

Do you drive it?

[@tarustrader]

I love it. I've been a mustang guy my whole life, 53 now, and I have MGs too. Currently have a 65 mustang convertible that had a 200 I6, now a 302. I also have a MGB and a Midget. The Midget engine is out and I've been toying with the idea (wondering really if I should do it) of putting a 200 in the Midget. What did you do with all your 200 parts?

[@section8motorpool466]

Yes, do it.

[@section8motorpool466]

I still have the 200, it had a 7 year run but the thowout bearing mount I made was a little to long and put extra wear on the thrust bearing. So I went ahead with my plans for this. The engine still is very good just needs a thrust bearing replacement.

[@kerrykelaher2607]

" for gods sake 🙄 " start thebastard !" Laugh 😃 😀 😄 😁 😮

[@section8motorpool466]

That part is coming! Thank God!

[@MrBluoct]

Impressive ! Miss my 69 mgb If you know, you know

[@williamquinones2870]

Nice ride 👌 👍

[@ksavage681]

Cheap way to do a cobra. Nice.

[@hendo337]

Great work, I like your style. My Uncle had a BRG '64 MGB, I've always liked them. For a while I have been thinking about buying a ln MGBGT from a local junkyard or one of the derelict MGB roadsters my neighbor has. A friend of mine is a huge Buick V8 nut named Dallas Brown(MrRodders Neighborhood channel) he owns the AHRA, I saw a mean build he did, we spent a lot of time talking about the amazing potential and the various attributes of small Buicks so, I was thinking of either doing a Rover 4.6, a stroker 300 or 340 with aluminum heads and intake or a Buick 350. However, I have a '97 351w roller engine in my front yard from an F250 that go wrecked, seems like that's working quite well for you, I am surprised you didn't go with Aluminum heads to save the weight, however I can understand using the iron since the cheaper aluminum heads might not be the best quality and most are very small chamber, require a dished piston and you really don't need to go too crazy with the power, it's such a light car. I don't think I caught what the trans and rear are that you used. It looks like an auto and an IRS. Is it a Jag rear or 8.8 Ford? It's really cool you did the one piece hood, I had been thinking that would be the way to do it, it's really cool to see you did it that way. It's very refreshing to see a guy use his mind, figure out interesting solutions that work and make it happen than just doing things with pure money. $6,000 all in is totally achievable for a regular guy over a periord of a few years, of course these days new car parts have gone crazy since 2020. I am very glad your video popped up randomly in my feed, you earned a sub for sure. I like your XJ6 too, very cool. Can't wait to see more cool stuff you do.

[@section8motorpool466]

Thank You! A lot of life experience went into this.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Dont bother with the Buick, useless econo engine. IF you must use a V8 use a 302,, 5 litre late model roller cam engine, toss the efi and fit a carby. Simple, light ish and very small. 351W is a far heavier engine with more torque, something you do not need

[@scotmetzger9405]

This car is freaking insane. I'm in love.

[@Wildstar40]

Fire it UP ! Take us for a spin ! please 🙂

[@section8motorpool466]

This is coming...

[@mgbchuck6527]

I LIKE IT! (my Avatar is my SBC (400hp), 2350lb. MGB (custom full chassis/suspension) 4-speed BIG FUN little car

[@xlerb2286]

Wow, that's a thing I wouldn't have guessed you could have done. Back in the day putting a RX-7 engine in a MG-B was a thing, but that's a much smaller sized engine. I've got a B that I've had since about 82, but it's just a boring standard model :)

[@ferdinandcuevas8457]

Just Love Your DREAM build ! What did You source the front suspension components from ? 🇺🇸🇵🇷🦊👍

[@section8motorpool466]

Mk2 Jag and various Volvos. Same with the rear Volvo 265 3:73 posi.

[@steveconnolly7129]

Ya i imagine it can cover huge amounts of speed,extremely quickly🙂🆒️

[@section8motorpool466]

3:73 and 24.5" tires makes it a little strung out but it gets there really fast. Need to install a beefed AOD... soon.

[@steveconnolly7129]

Yah its a nice ride,take care of it

[@BKRMON]

MG RV8 was 1992-1995

[@section8motorpool466]

They also kept making the roadsters in the early 80s trying to revive the company. Not many though.

[@BKRMON]

@@section8motorpool466 Last MGB rolled of the line in Oct. 1980.

[@Mtlmshr]

The fuel tank isn’t a big deal until it is?

[@section8motorpool466]

Right!

[@joesutherland225]

Similar hood system to a triumph gt6

[@captretired159]

Kinda like a Sunbeam Tiger.

[@robertweeks4240]

lets hear it run!

[@section8motorpool466]

Soon...

[@robertweeks4240]

@@section8motorpool466 awesome video thus far… well done! Can’t wait to see her run!

[@pauloconnor7951]

Nice one !!!!!

[@raginroadrunner]

Thats a sure fire route to "disaster"!!!

[@section8motorpool466]

It will be a great ride to get there because it all works so well!

[@godnoomgodnoom]

Did I miss it or is the engine never started in the video? I wanted to hear it GO!

[@section8motorpool466]

Look on my channel for more!

[@joesutherland225]

Nothing wrong with that ignition system but id go msd myself

[@section8motorpool466]

My favorite these days is an RTR dist.

[@barbaraannen8126]

Bad ass dude

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

Whats the green paint? Looks great!

[@section8motorpool466]

Custom color Centari single stage.

[@michaelgideon8944]

Why did you use a windsor block vs the short deck 302? Arent 302s easier to fit? Lighter too.

[@section8motorpool466]

Not hardly heavier and this method makes fitting very simple, plus this can be bored and stroked to 430 cid no problem.

[@michaelgideon8944]

@@section8motorpool466 430 cu in in a 2300 lb car? You're going to need a lot of rear tires :) Nice build, lots of clever parts bin engineering.

[@enigmasvids9615]

Did you require an engineer to certify the car as safe for registration and legal road use after you'd finished reconstructing the MGB. Either way a fascinating build.

[@hendo337]

It's not Australia, if you build a pre-emissions regulation car in most of the USA there is no questions as long as it has basic working safety equipment, lights and a horn.

[@section8motorpool466]

No but I am.

[@homerbolen6826]

How does the motor breath with both covers having vacuum

[@section8motorpool466]

They are open with no pcv, drawn down by intake flow.

[@m3man680]

Dead battery?

[@section8motorpool466]

Wicked dead....

[@jefferypitts343]

Put the two missing balancer bolts in, start it up!

[@section8motorpool466]

Early build photos....

[@mgbchuck6527]

nice

[@danb.3397]

Nice job also see here on KZbin "the widest V8 MGB GT in the world"

[@rogercutting8850]

351 Cleveland better motor with 4 bolt main❤

[@section8motorpool466]

Yes, but I don't have one of those...

[@paxwallace8324]

The Windsor has proven it's metal