Post by bbh on Jul 11, 2017 20:23:08 GMT
Currently for sale on US EBay ... www.ebay.com/itm/Austin-Healey-3000-Leather-/182629765216?hash=item2a85951060:g:h-8AAOSwSzRZScPV&vxp=mtr
....but posted here as it might give some inspiration to any-one looking at some modifications.
Data Sheet
Engine:
· 5.7 litre (350 cui) aluminium Corvette LS1 engine, built from new block
· Performance pistons and conrods
· Head ported and large valves, stiffer valve springs
· Edelbrook LS1 performance kit, consisting of: #2116 camshaft, 750 cfm downdraft carburettor (Weber), intake manifold, ignition box (MSD)
· Custom headers/exhaust with equal length header pipes, ceramic coated inside-out
Gearbox:
· Borg Warner T5 manual 5-speed (improved)
Rear Axle:
· Mustang with limited slip differential (from Multimatic race car)
Suspension:
· Front - modified stock, fully adjustable
· Rear - coils springs, adjustable
· Corner-weight set up
Brakes:
· Discs around (from Mustang)
· Dual circuit
Wheels:
· 15" Dayton wire wheels
· 205/65-15 performance tires
Steering:
· Rack and pinion (from Porsche)
Body:
· All original steel/aluminium panels
· Rotisserie restoration
· Chassis altered, substantially stiffened and reinforced
· Period-correct side louvers (factory competition alteration)
· Rear section widened by 0.5" at inside of fender (unnoticeable)
· Extensive heat shielding to keep the interior cool
· Detachable, paperclip style roll bar
· Lexan windscreen, lowered and raked
· Ram air intake with air filter, maintaining original bonnet
· Canvas tonneau cover
Interior:
· Smiths instruments by Caerbont
Electronic tachometer and GPS-driven speedometer
· Modified Moto Lita steering wheel, adjustable
· Race car pedal setup
· Original Healey trafficator
· Modern seats yet period-looking (adjustable and comfortable!), German leather covered
· Inertia 3-point seat belts plus removable 6-point driver's harness
· Fully insulated/heat shielded carpeting
· Heater
Data:
· 400+ HP
· Curb weight 2,320 lbs wet
· 49.5/50.5 weight distribution
....but posted here as it might give some inspiration to any-one looking at some modifications.
Data Sheet
Engine:
· 5.7 litre (350 cui) aluminium Corvette LS1 engine, built from new block
· Performance pistons and conrods
· Head ported and large valves, stiffer valve springs
· Edelbrook LS1 performance kit, consisting of: #2116 camshaft, 750 cfm downdraft carburettor (Weber), intake manifold, ignition box (MSD)
· Custom headers/exhaust with equal length header pipes, ceramic coated inside-out
Gearbox:
· Borg Warner T5 manual 5-speed (improved)
Rear Axle:
· Mustang with limited slip differential (from Multimatic race car)
Suspension:
· Front - modified stock, fully adjustable
· Rear - coils springs, adjustable
· Corner-weight set up
Brakes:
· Discs around (from Mustang)
· Dual circuit
Wheels:
· 15" Dayton wire wheels
· 205/65-15 performance tires
Steering:
· Rack and pinion (from Porsche)
Body:
· All original steel/aluminium panels
· Rotisserie restoration
· Chassis altered, substantially stiffened and reinforced
· Period-correct side louvers (factory competition alteration)
· Rear section widened by 0.5" at inside of fender (unnoticeable)
· Extensive heat shielding to keep the interior cool
· Detachable, paperclip style roll bar
· Lexan windscreen, lowered and raked
· Ram air intake with air filter, maintaining original bonnet
· Canvas tonneau cover
Interior:
· Smiths instruments by Caerbont
Electronic tachometer and GPS-driven speedometer
· Modified Moto Lita steering wheel, adjustable
· Race car pedal setup
· Original Healey trafficator
· Modern seats yet period-looking (adjustable and comfortable!), German leather covered
· Inertia 3-point seat belts plus removable 6-point driver's harness
· Fully insulated/heat shielded carpeting
· Heater
Data:
· 400+ HP
· Curb weight 2,320 lbs wet
· 49.5/50.5 weight distribution