Our Black '79 MGB LE 3900 conversion is nearing completion. Estimated horsepower to be around 275.

Updates:

9/6/09

Took it out for some test drives and and data logging. Still needs quite a bit of tuning but it's fairly fast considering the tuning. Took a few pictures and videos.

8/31/09

It lives. Rough tuned ECM to get engine to idle. Still need to button up a few things and start fine tuning the ECM.

8/28/09

Finished the underhood wiring, mounted plenum, double checked all fasteners, clamps and fittings in engine bay, installed filler for shifter hole in tunnel, filled & bled both hydraulic systems, mounted relay panel and fuse block behind glove box and started making connections. The end is getting closer.

Engine Specs:

'06 LZ9 3900

260 duration - .560 lift - 110 LSA camshaft

Comp Cams Springs & retainers

TCE Motorsports spring seats

Custom pushrods

Bored and powdercoated 75mm throttle body

TCE Motorsports Billet valve covers

Trans & Clutch specs:

Heavy duty clutch & pressure plate

BCC shifter shaft with black KILLER B shifter knob

Powdercoated bellhousing & slave cylinder

SS braided slave cylinder hose with SS fittings

Exhaust:

BCC 1.63" shorty headers

2" crossover made from mandrel bends with 7" long merge to 2.5"

2.5" high flow muffler

2.5" tailpipe made from mandrel bends

Other:

Engine bay stripped and repainted

Powder coated heater box, brake pedal box, hood latch, hose & cable brackets

Powdercoated Intake manifold and oil pan

SS braided fuel & oil pressure lines

Braided cover on wiring harness

Stainless steel bolts used wherever possible in engine bay

Current status:

Engine and transmission has been mounted using our Billet conversion kit.

Fuel system has been installed and tested.

Cooling system is mostly in place.