It almost goes without saying that General Motors’ LS engine family is one of the most popular powerplants to graft into other vehicles, including those not built by the Detroit-based automaker itself. With that in mind, it’s unusual to transplant any other GM engine into another vehicle, much less a Camaro-derived V6 from the ’90s, yet one builder did exactly that with this 1967 MGB GT.
Restored by BMC British Automobile in Isanti, Minnesota, this 1967 MGB is quite a unique project. Stripped down to a bare shell, BMC British Automobile repaired all the rust-related damage, leveled the body, coated it in Riviera Blue exterior paint, and perhaps most notably, installed the entry-level powerplant from a 1995 Chevy Camaro.
BMC British Automobile elected to replace the British Motor Corporation’s B-Series naturally aspirated 1.8L I4 gasoline engine, which developed 91 horsepower and 98 pound-feet of torque according to 1960s ratings, with the naturally aspirated 3.4L V6 L32 gasoline engine sourced from a 1995 Camaro. While the L32 does not exactly have a reputation for rip-roaring performance, it delivers 160 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque, which notably boosts the performance of this little MG. Plus, it should be more reliable and easy to maintain than a British motor from the 60s.
Output is routed to the rear wheels via a BorgWarner T5 five-speed manual transmission from a Ford Thunderbird. Out back lies a late-model rear end with either a 3.07 or 3.31 gear ratio. Beyond that, BMC British Automobile also rebuilt the suspension and front disc brakes. Notably, the car sold on Bring a Trailer for $52,067 back in 2023.
The restoration process of this 1967 MGB GT has been thoroughly documented, so be sure to click here for more.
In other Chevy Camaro-related news, the iconic muscle car has officially been discontinued for a few months now. However, rumors have been swirling that the next-generation Camaro could return as an all-electric vehicle, with GM Global Chevy Chief Scott Bell hinting at the possibility of an EV powertrain and GM President Mark Reuss expressing a desire for the muscle car’s return.
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Comments
This looks like a great little weekend toy. Not sure that particular and kinda large V6 would be my first choice, but I guess more modern versions might be more complicated from a tech standpoint for such a simple application. Cool.
Nothing really new here…. From 1973-1976 the “MGB-GT” was available with the Rover V8 (aka Buick / Oldsmobile / Pontiac 215). 3.5L 90-degree V8 putting out about 137bhp / 193 lb ft around 3000rpm.
I wonder why they didn’t go with the more notable GM 3.8 liter. That thing was dead reliable and put out 200hp in base trim.
Very cool little car tho. I’d love to hear it run.
Good effort with V6. If I was doing one now I’d look for a 2.0-2.7L Turbo Chev or Ford. They are kicking out 300+HP from the crate. Biggest issue would be drive train and electronics. MGB GT was really a neat car when new and created many fans as the GT approach was quite practical and looked really good.
Bigger issue would be the original chassis / body being able to handle that level of torque…
I have one just like it set up for a small block and a two speed glide chassis seems to take it fine
Really well done! Nice restoration & conversion, that’s a good looking little car!