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1977 MGB with a Honda K20

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1977 MGB with a Honda K20 inline-four

The owner of this 1977 MGB wanted something different. So in the engine bay they swapped a 2.0 L Honda K20 inline-four using custom mounts they made. The Honda motor features stock internals and individual throttle bodies from a Toyota 4A-GE using adapters from RZCrew Garage. It produces 190 hp (139 kW) and 140 lb-ft (189 Nm) of torque on a Haltech Elite 1500 ECU. The owner also fabricated a custom exhaust header and 3-inch exhaust. Behind the Honda motor is a Toyota W56 five-speed manual transmission and a Ford 8.8-inch rear end narrowed by the owner. The powertrain was not the only thing to get some upgrades. The owner added polyurethane bushings, lowered the front suspension, and converted the braking system using a GM 1-1/8-inch bore master cylinder. The rear axle retains the Ford disc brakes.

1977 MGB with the hood open showing a Honda K20 inline-four

Honda K20 inline-four in the engine bay of a 1977 MGB

custom exhaust manifold for a Honda K20 in a 1977 MGB

GM master brake cylinder in a 1977 MGB

rear view of a green 1977 MGB

narrowed Ford 8.8-inch rear end in a 1977 MGB

custom exhaust routing over a Ford 8.8-inch rear end in a 1977 MGB

interior in a 1977 MGB

wood steering wheel and gauges in a 1977 MGB

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