endless ford power

[andy b]

thought i might send some pics of my beast so far with the intercooler fitted.:D:D:D

[philster]

now that does look interesting, any more pics? :D

[andy b]

it used to have a xe fitted then decided on the cosworth good choice i think.

[Mintegra]

OOOOhhhh yeah!!... about time someone tackled the cosworth!!..

Fantastic build mate!!.

Very very jelous of this!.... Looking forward to see this monster come to life!.

Have you got any pictures of the gearbox / tunnel and back axle set-up??

Thanks
Chris

[Andy_S]

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::c ool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

Very Very Very Very Nice!

More Pics & build details please. :D

[andy b]

heres a few more pics.
using sierra rear beam with the rear arms. hispec calipers all round mondeo st front discs at the back. capri 2.8 discs at the front.
gearbox sierra borg warner t5 with sierra rear diff. escort group 4 front uprights bilstern inserts. standard sierra cosworth recon engine around 270 300bhp should be fun i hope :lol::lol::lol:

[*franky*]

fun........... fuk me very nice, will give some of them z-cars a run for ther money. :twisted: :twisted:

[S_Davis]

Looks just like Rob Halls... ;)

Who built the shell? Rob / Allspeed?

[andy b]

yes rob built the shell with 20ltxe in it but decided that fitting the cossy engine wouldnt be to much trouble. had to change engine mounts and exhaust because exhaust is on the other side of the cossy lump. dropped engine and gearbox by 2 inches to. I wanted about 300bhp you can get that out of a standard cossy engine to tune the xe up to that power would of cost me a lot more.

[GrahamF]

you're mad! :grin:
300 will be easy, have a look on passionford.com if your not already a member.
whats with the blue turbo?

[andy b]

sometimes more is less can allways get more at a later date its got to be able to go round corners for me. the blue turbo is gay i no that was how the engine came from the scrap yard sum muppet thought it looked good.
engines off soon for a full recon and new turbo.
what engine you got in yours?

[Coupe]

You must have some pretty special scrap yards round your way to find a Cosworth in one!!!

[evolotion]

You must have some pretty special scrap yards round your way to find a Cosworth in one!!!

scrappies round here used to be full of cossys, could pick up an MOT failed sierra for under £100 notes . up in price nowadays though obviously!

[Quadra]

Andy

That will be pretty special, 300bhp is fairly easy from a cossie and in a mini weighing about 700kgs (guesstimate?) it will shift, what size rear tyres are you going to try and use?

Mike

[andy b]

got 13 by 8 wheels with 185 dunlops tyres should be enough grip i hope.
what power are you running with the honda?

[Quadra]

Just the normal 150-160 bhp, but I have a Cossie powered kit car as well which runs 330 bhp through 215 wide tyres, I would have thought that you might be able to use wider rear tyres on those rims if you can find some with the right profile. I think Sierra's used 205 wide tyres as standard with 204bhp. Some of the guys on here run 195x45x13.

[pippy]

Im Loving This Build!!!!

[Owen]

Are you building it in you kitchen?

Lovely quality build fella! Make sure to keep us updated!

[andy b]

cheers lads will do. done a little the weekend door windows in with pimped up darkend glass looks mean and moody now. brakes bled too just got to make up a handbrake now with mini lever and ford calipers mmmmm...later

[andy b]

found a few more pics they are before it was sprayed.
the last picture is about as far as ive got apart from got the windows in.
diff and drive sharfts are on to.
get some more pictures soon.

[andy b]

just a question how do get the photos bigger do i need a programme to do this:oops: sorry all new to this doh............:oops:

[jrwestham]

You could open an account (free) at a Image hosting site like photobucket, load you photos there and then post a link IMG code on this forum to it.
Like this

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j55/jrwestham/photo-7.jpg

[andy b]

Thanx jrwestman will try that.

[DarrenW]

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=366&d=1257972514

If you use the .........image name(full web name).... option they will appear like the above.

Hope that helps:D

[andy b]

Thanx for the help darren but I don't know how to do that. Are you on about when I upload the photos?

[Mintegra]

If you set up an account on photobucket and upload some images - you will notice an Embed link - which starts which consists of .........image name(full web name).... next to the your images, select the text, and copy it!

....then just paste is into the message you are typing on here!...

Hey presto!!...

Car looks f**kin lovely mate - same colour scheme as mine!!.. :-)

Chris

[andy b]

Aha that sounds understandable cheers your a star sorry I'm all new to this. I do like black but it's such a bitch to keep clean. Got any pics of yours?

[andy b]

this should be a larger photo
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/Stopinpower.jpg

[andy b]

doh abit to big but think ive got it cheers lads.
this is an old photo of the beast with the vauxhall lump.

[andy b]

this should be of the mini from the front with some shiny new bits
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/minipics003.jpg

[Mini fab]

are you doing your project on wooden flooring? I hope you won't scratch them, that would end up one ugly garage after your done. lol!;)

[andy b]

got a few pics from a ford show i went to: for all you ford lovers out there.:grin:
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/18052008066.jpg
a bit to much bling for me but still looks nice.:rolleyes:
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/18052008070.jpg
attention to detail is scary......:grin::grin:

[2lrMiniVan]

build looks good
i can remember going to allspeed about 5 years ago and seeing robs mini was amazing.didnt like the price tag for him to do the work.
are u all sitting down!

£30k

[andy b]

your joking; was that for a complete build or just for the shell?
he just done the fabrication on the shell for me.

[philster]

I would expect drive in drive out for 30K, this kind of biuld (as you will know) is a lot more involved than whacking an engine in the front, the man hours alone must be astronomical!

[andy b]

I would expect drive in drive out for 30K, this kind of biuld (as you will know) is a lot more involved than whacking an engine in the front, the man hours alone must be astronomical!

yeah time is money for him.
i havent a clue how many man hours ive put in but im sure my mrs could tell me.
put an hourly rate on that £££££££:p

[PaulW]

The one with the blue engine and blue pipes and blue well everything really looks a bit cartoonish in the pic.

Paul

[andy b]

The one with the blue engine and blue pipes and blue well everything really looks a bit cartoonish in the pic.

Paul

camera couldnt handle the shine on that crome. to much hey?:rolleyes:

[andy b]

thought this little fiesta ztec was the best car there not to much bling got the look just right i think. love the rims:p


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/18052008067.jpg


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/18052008068.jpg

[Coupe]

That is lovely - gotta love ATS Classics as well.

[2lrMiniVan]

i think i was just to do the full cage, floor ,bulkhead t,unnel front and rear suspension and rear boot floor. cant remember what else it was a long time ago.
his prices have prob come down a lot as i think he had just started to do the rwd conversion so will be able to do the a lot quicker now.

[andy b]

i think i was just to do the full cage, floor ,bulkhead t,unnel front and rear suspension and rear boot floor. cant remember what else it was a long time ago.
his prices have prob come down a lot as i think he had just started to do the rwd conversion so will be able to do the a lot quicker now.

think i must have caught him at the right time cause mine was nowhere near that price.
his work is second to none: couldnt fault what her done for me.:p

[andy b]

the mighty t5 is now being sent off to be reconditioned also got some carbon fiber door cards from curley dont no if ill fit them before crimbo to busy with the family and its too cold. southern softy hey!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/photo-4.jpg

[2lrMiniVan]

yeah robs work is excellent i love his silver clubman.
have you looked into what peformance yours will be compared to a zcars kit.
would be good to get yours and a zcars on a track and compare them.

[andy b]

Not knowing much about zcars figures or mine I can't really say
I no mine is basiclly the same set up as robs apart from engine wich has a posible 350 400bhp being resricted by radiator and intercooler robs is 280bhp I think.
Then theres weight a zcars kit must b lighter than mine so will be very interesting: I can't wait to find out.

[2lrMiniVan]

yeah the zcars are very light
and yours has got good weight up front and rear unlike zcars very light up front and weight on the rear.

[andy b]

on handling the only thing i can go by is robs car but i dont know if he has been up against any of the zcars minis; does anybody know the answer to that?

[Andy F]

just out of interest what turbo are you using on the yb as im working out a cosworth vauxhall hybrid have got the inlet and T3 from a rear drive early sierra and making them fit an xe and im looking for the same bhp as yourself

[garyshoose]

on handling the only thing i can go by is robs car but i dont know if he has been up against any of the zcars minis; does anybody know the answer to that?


We're talking two completely different animals here. Thats like comparing my Blade to a Trike ;)

Cars outstanding BTW :cool:

[andy b]

just out of interest what turbo are you using on the yb as im working out a cosworth vauxhall hybrid have got the inlet and T3 from a rear drive early sierra and making them fit an xe and im looking for the same bhp as yourself

im using the standard t3 to start with which should get anything up to 350 depending on internals and age of turbo.
what stage are you at with yours?

[andy b]

We're talking two completely different animals here. Thats like comparing my Blade to a Trike ;)

Cars outstanding BTW :cool:

dont you think it will be a close match on the track ive got nothing to go by.:p

[Andy F]

im using the standard t3 to start with which should get anything up to 350 depending on internals and age of turbo.
what stage are you at with yours?

just getting the rst manifold welded to fit the vauxhall and biting the bullet and buying a sbd inlet to mate the cossy inlet to the engine
been told when i bought the t3 it was a hybrid ill wait and see when i have it rebuilt what i gather off the ford forums is you can fit the t4 compressor wheel in the t3 housing with a little machining and thats how they make it a hybrid

The plus side i hope is ill keep the ar of .48 so it might not give the power of a t34 escort turbo but should spool quicker not looking for 450 bhp yet lol

mines in vauxhall builds its the gtm rossa

nearly went down the same route as you when i saw Rob Halls car great idea to shove a cossy lump in it

[garyshoose]

dont you think it will be a close match on the track ive got nothing to go by.:p


Depends on if you're talking Bike Engined or TypeR/Volvo T5. The cornering ability on the car engined versions isn't perferct. Suffer from understeer.

[andy b]

What about the bike engined cars never seen one with my own eyes?

[Quadra]

Theres a good race vid on you tube which shows a comparison of bike engined mini versus other car engined cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSbSjXU-RZ4

There is no doubt that the bike engined z cars are quick off the line (due to weight and traction) and very late on the brakes (again possibly due to the lack of weight). Got to hand it to Chris, he has a great design which has been very popular, despite the cost.

[andy b]

yeah Ive seen that before they are very impressive cars. id like a bit more comfort in mine everyone ive spoke to say you cant hear anything in the car apart from the engine need to sort a decent sound proof bulkhead.
haven't seen many on the forum though: the Honda seems popular.

[strudel]

andy b,

Would you perchance have a better view closer up of how the strut/coilover was made to fit onto the hub. Reason I ask is that i will be using a torsion bar setup that has a front strut. It's not designed to be able to take a coilover as it would hit the tire/rim. If I can offset the bottom mount inward a bit with a similar top construction as yours I could use a coilover in lieu of a stiffer T-bar. JS

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/Stopinpower.jpg

[andy b]

andy b,

Would you perchance have a better view closer up of how the strut/coilover was made to fit onto the hub. Reason I ask is that i will be using a torsion bar setup that has a front strut. It's not designed to be able to take a coilover as it would hit the tire/rim. If I can offset the bottom mount inward a bit with a similar top construction as yours I could use a coilover in lieu of a stiffer T-bar. JS

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/Stopinpower.jpg
Sorry mate do you mean were the tie bar fits to the strut.
Will take some pics when I'm in the garage next time. Haven't done anything since crimbo no time or money.

[andy b]

I found this picture may be of use to some.
This was when I was thinking of putting a zeemax kit on it decided against it in the end.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/f7788e24.jpg

[strudel]

I would like to see where and how the bottom of the strut attaches to the hub. Is it bolt on or does the strut sit in a hole and a crimp bolt? From both sides if at all possible. It may provide a solution to what I am attempting to do. Thx. JS

[andy b]

I would like to see where and how the bottom of the strut attaches to the hub. Is it bolt on or does the strut sit in a hole and a crimp bolt? From both sides if at all possible. It may provide a solution to what I am attempting to do. Thx. JS

hope this helps, these are my bottom arms.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/RD416prod.jpg
which join on the bottom of the leg via a hole with ball joint and castle nut.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/RD716.jpg
hope that helps mate, let me know.:D

[strudel]

OK, I think I go it figured out. It took me a while to find the RD716 Front Strut body on the net. I had to rethink my situation versus yours and then it hit me like a rock. I'm thinking FWD and yours is RWD. No wonder I couldn't figure out how a drive shaft worked on that system. Silly me!:confused:

Now that I understand that it is a spindle for the front of a RWD it makes perfect sense. BUT the site I found didn't elaborate how that strut works. Is there an insert that goes into the RD716 tube? That can't be the complete unit. If so, what brand is the balance of this system?

What we are looking for is a different strut system to use on a FWD Honda system pre 88. It is a 1987 CRX MKI and has a torsion bar front suspension with a strut. In order to lower the car we usually destroy the front strut eventually and there is no aftermarket support any more. We were hoping to augment this system with a shorter coilover rather than thicker torsion bars. Plus they don't make Konis for them anymore. JS

[Draughtsman]

I found this picture may be of use to some.
This was when I was thinking of putting a zeemax kit on it decided against it in the end.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/f7788e24.jpg

Hi Andy B,i thought i recognised that photo, I bought the bodykit from you, you sent me that photo so I could see what it looked like, if I remember you even kindly dropped it off in your Escort van?

Mine has progressd, (see V8 Mini Lowrider Speedster elsewhere), due to change of design I never used the kit either!
If you know of anyone who wants a kit??? Going for good price?
Sorry to steal your thread, you car looks totally ace, some fantastic engineering going on there.
Cheers, Lee.

[andy b]

hi there everyone been doing bits and pieces on the car but never seems a lot when your doing it, its the little bits what take the longest.

got the diff in and shafts on.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/bbb32bfd.jpg

this shows the lack of room with caliper and wheel.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/4a5e5c2d.jpg

from the front.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/fbad9e86.jpg

diff cleaned and painted.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/9d84b3ea.jpg

shafts on with boots etc

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/383645be.jpg

you dont often see one of these under a mini

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/01a51a9f.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/f3668bf9.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/b1a5a137.jpg

back bias valve for track/road set up.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/40034fa0.jpg

line lock on the front set up.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/bdc1f2e0.jpg

front setup with the pipe work in.http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/6521d312.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/a8e42e98.jpg

master cylinders in ready for bleeding.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/192ee1e1.jpg

should be more up dates next week:D:D:D:D:D

[philster]

really good progress and a top quality looking build :D

[2lrMiniVan]

looking good m8

[bhphunter]

Quality pipework there!


:cool::cool::cool:

[caveman]

awsome work there andy very very special car:p

[Mintegra]

Immense work - truely inspiring stuff here Andy! love it!!....

Chris

[raider16v]

X2!!!!!

Take it easy:D

Mark.

[andy b]

Thanx for the comments guys.
Due to lack of money I'm not able to get the engine done just yet so I'm doing all the smaller jobs which all need doing at some point. It just doesn't look like your getting very far.
More progress Saturday I hope, brake bleeding, door cards, sound deadning etc.

[Marcus Nordblom]

Showtastic build there Mate,

according to the linelock, is it just a matter of plumbing in the lever on the brake line, brake, shut the lever and there is a lock on choosen wheels?

Where did you aquire the valve?

//marcus

[andy b]

Got it from demon Tweeks check the link out.:)
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=GDR44516

[strudel]

Line lock, first time I've seen something like that. It must only work if the rear brakes are on one system. Since I also own a Honda it has split braking diagonally in the car. I believe it was a brake failure safety feature. Are there units that work in this type of system? JS

[andy b]

No it only works on a front and back system.

[miniphile]

Honda it has split braking diagonally in the car

that sounds bad i would of thought that it is better to have either the two fronts or the two rears working together if there is a failure. as that would help keep the car straight.

[Coupe]

Not really, if the fronts fail and the rears lock then you'll struggle to keep the car straight.

[andy b]

while waiting for my gearbox to come back i bought this from burton power dont know how good it is, looks nice though hey!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/d2811411.jpg

[caveman]

:imstupid:dont mean to ask a daft question but what is it andy,by the way mate got to be one of the best builds ive seen, are you gonna show the car or is it gonna be a pure track demon:evil::twisted:

[ed4ran]

I would say "Quickshift" gave it away (title of the post). :D

[andy b]

:imstupid:dont mean to ask a daft question but what is it andy,by the way mate got to be one of the best builds ive seen, are you gonna show the car or is it gonna be a pure track demon:evil::twisted:

thanks for asking caveman gonna show it as well a thrash it round the track until it gets to ropey to show. ive spent so long biulding it i want to get the most out of it when its done.:D:D

[andy b]

Done a few bits today,
got a handbrake now.


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/92b6434f.jpg

got the steering collum fitted.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/44a26855.jpg

got the petrol cap on too.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/3def5b81.jpg

[Coupe]

I can't wait to see this thing finished!

[andy b]

hello people not doing anything this weekend but did drop the engine off to scs at peterborough friday. having a total rebuild should come back like a new engine.
should have gearbox and engine back in four weeks.:p:p:p:p

[andy b]

done a little in the garage today, got the carbon fiber door cards fitted with the new handles etc........

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/26bf6797.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/410ea862.jpg

also cut and reshaped the rear quarter cards.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/8b441348.jpg

[RobinJI]

Awesome looking build, it's nice to see something different. It'll be very interesting to see how it corners when it's done.

[Aubrey_Boy]

Hi Andy,

Good to see it progressing well

Those rear door cards are a blast from the past! Mini "Jet Black" special edition? I got a set of them for my Mini when I was serving my apprenticeship at Longbridge, the "Jet Black" / "Red Hot" special editions were in production then!

Cheers

[andy b]

Hi Andy,

Good to see it progressing well

Those rear door cards are a blast from the past! Mini "Jet Black" special edition? I got a set of them for my Mini when I was serving my apprenticeship at Longbridge, the "Jet Black" / "Red Hot" special editions were in production then!

Cheers

yeah i liked the jet black my fav colors. a mate of mine had them, they were perfect colors for my build just had to have them.:D

[Marcus Nordblom]

awesome;)

are mounting stalks on that steering column, interested in how you do that

cheers

[andy b]

fitted the dash today didnt have much time so just done a bit need clocks and switches now.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/025a24b3.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/06533b29.jpg

[miniat]

awesome bulid
what lenght is the prop-shaft?

[andy b]

Thanks for the interest the prop isn't as short as you would think.
The wheel is 13inch.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/photo-7.jpg

[evolotion]

i expected it to be basically 2 uj's welded back to back lol! great build!

[andy b]

Had a few pics from scs engine is built. harveys just got to dyno it now so will be ready for collection in the next couple of days yippe.
Gearbox should be ready this week also


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/66a9515c.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/b365843b.jpg


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/70f84334.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/1ba30ae2.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/bbe161e4.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/068f0795.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/d0f45138.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/33e35996.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/2cd0215e.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/746954e6.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/913b2870.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/e23f9bef.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/1541d53b.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/c556c857.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/adef847a.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/3c732285.jpg

[philster]

what sort of power do you expect from it?

[raider16v]

Love it! :D:D:D:D

Take it easy.

Mark.

[andy b]

what sort of power do you expect from it?

should be around 350 with a possible 400 at a later date with a change of injectors and remap.
It also has an adjustable boost valve wich will help with road/track settings as I think that sort of power Is to much for the road.

[philster]

that's gonna be lively with not much weight over the rear wheels! :twisted:

[andy b]

that's gonna be lively with not much weight over the rear wheels! :twisted:

Yeah that's where the boost control comes in. At it's lowest it will be about 250 so I think that sort of power will be abit more manageable.

[andy b]

Finnally got the engine back home and am well chuffed with it thanks to scs.
Also got the dyno print out.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/c0eccd5e.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/6d071ed8.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/c415964c.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/d0b9f43d.jpg

[S_Davis]

That must put you top of the 16V Mini HP charts!!

Do they still have it?

[andy b]

I don't know mate, I'm sure there must be bigger animals on here.

[Muffyvaux]

I think you should stick a glass top on it and keep it in your living room!!!!

[S_Davis]

363 Hp!!!

Lets see "The animals"..... ;)

[evolotion]

why fuel injectors as boost controll solenoids? never seen that done before! interesting!

[Quadra]

Nice, got to love that torque curve, what turbo are you running? I need to get my cossie engine rebuilt once the summer is over, after ten years of abuse its starting to show its age.

[andy b]

Nice, got to love that torque curve, what turbo are you running? I need to get my cossie engine rebuilt once the summer is over, after ten years of abuse its starting to show its age.

It's a t34, think there may be a little more boost to come with it.
Have you had any trouble with your engine? It's done well for ten years.:D

[Quadra]

It's a t34, think there may be a little more boost to come with it.
Have you had any trouble with your engine? It's done well for ten years.:D

Not really had any trouble, leaky sump gasket, failed ignition amp and a slightly worn turbo:rolleyes: other than that it has been fairly reliable. Just had a T34 turbo rebuilt by a guy I know who works at CR turbos, I run about 22psi which gives about 300bhp, in a 750kg car it flies. You will love your Mini when its done, the torque is what makes them fun, they just pull and pull.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/DaxQuadra/DSCN1151.jpg

[andy b]

That looks very nice, I think the mini will be around that weight so should be fun.
Is there much turbo lag with the t34?

[Quadra]

I am still running a t3 at the moment, but when the engine is rebuilt I will try the T34 I have, it has a 0.48 exhaust housing on it, so it should spool up fairly quick, or thats what i am hoping.

[andy b]

I am still running a t3 at the moment, but when the engine is rebuilt I will try the T34 I have, it has a 0.48 exhaust housing on it, so it should spool up fairly quick, or thats what i am hoping.
What sort of power will you be running with the new rebuild. The t34 should give you a possible 400 depending on engine internals.:D

[Quadra]

What sort of power will you be running with the new rebuild. The t34 should give you a possible 400 depending on engine internals.:D

Going to leave the compression standard and look to achieve about 330bhp and about the same amount of torque. My car has a 4WD gearbox and they are not as strong as the T5, so I don't want to push my luck. The T3 doesn't like 22psi, so thats why I have gone for a T34 with 360 bearing etc.

[andy b]

Going to leave the compression standard and look to achieve about 330bhp and about the same amount of torque. My car has a 4WD gearbox and they are not as strong as the T5, so I don't want to push my luck. The T3 doesn't like 22psi, so thats why I have gone for a T34 with 360 bearing etc.

330 will still be quick, so I take it your kit car runs with 4wd haven't seen many kit cars with 4wd most are rwd.
The t34 seems to be the one everyones using it will be man enough for what you want.:D

[Quadra]

Yes its a Dax Rush Quadra, basically a 4wd Sapphire Cosworth without the bodyshell. The T34 is a tried and tested route to 330bhp and should be reliable as well without costing the earth. Better more modern turbo's are available but not for the same amount of money, over the years I have tried all sorts of different power settings from standard 220bhp up to 380bhp, I reckon somewhere in between is a good compromise in a light car, but good mapping and driveability is key.

[andy b]

Yeah think you hit the nail on the head there (driveability).
For me less is more sometimes if it doesn't corner good it ain't no use to me.
I've got adjustable boost so that will need a good play with before I find the right power setting, I maybe never need the full boost.

[philster]

looking good :D

A friend of mine has an escort van with a 374bhp cossie turbo lump (although it's very much in bits atm waiting for a re-shell) and that was fucking scary, probably weighs about twice what your mini will :shock:

[andy b]

Small update with the gearbox it's back home and ready to fit.
Will be in the garage this week and getting engine and gearbox ready to fit Saturday.:D

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/b38311c4.jpg

[andy b]

Got this today ap organic Clutch should be man enough for what I want, now I should have everything to fit the engine and gearbox.:D

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/da9779da.jpg

[andy b]

Had a good day in the garage today finally got the engine and gearbox in and am well chuffed with it.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/3de185a5.jpg

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also got the prop fitted just need to get some proper bolts for it now.

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[RobinJI]

All I have to say is:

:D

[philster]

awesome :D

[Joah]

oh my...:)

[2lrMiniVan]

i want 1
looks amazing :)

[andy b]

Cheers for the comments guys I'm just happy to get it all in without scratching it.
Next job exhaust and plumbing then I can get it back on it's wheels.

[Mintegra]

Looks superb Andy!...absolutely love this car!!... everything is top notch!!!..

Chris

[saul_82.]

this car is brilliant looking forward to seeing it finished

[andy b]

Hi all got my exhaust through it's in kit form so think I've got some work to do. Decided on 3inc think I've just got enough room for it.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/a8bed3fb.jpg

[Coupe]

Is that Jetex stuff by any chance?

[MattG]

Is that Jetex stuff by any chance?

looks like it :) used it all on mine.

[andy b]

Is that Jetex stuff by any chance?

Yeah you don't miss a thing do you chaps.:D

I'm happy with the quality how did you get on with there stuff matt?

[MattG]

it was all good , does the job . dont like there clamps , not using your U bolts like you got ..

but did a track day at the weekend and had no problems with exhaust system.

Matt

[Coupe]

I've always been happy with their stuff, never used clamps, always welded the whole thing up.

[evolotion]

my car runs a 2.5" jetex system and has done for years, and it is still lin one piece(and it was the mild steel stuff too), also taken alot of hits off speedbumps! though when moneys allow will be going up to 3" as i must be at the limit of 2.5" in terms of power justnow lol good quality stuff!

[andy b]

my car runs a 2.5" jetex system and has done for years, and it is still lin one piece(and it was the mild steel stuff too), also taken alot of hits off speedbumps! though when moneys allow will be going up to 3" as i must be at the limit of 2.5" in terms of power justnow lol good quality stuff!

Yeah I was told as a rule that 2.5 will get you 350 or there abouts anything over that will need 3 inch.

[Marcus Nordblom]

it´s a Simon!

http://www.ray.se/produkter.htm

car is looking great!

[andy b]

Been doing little bits to the car not much to show though but did
start the exhaust the other night.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/349df968.jpg

as you can see everything is a little tight.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/3202d18d.jpg

[Hario']

Will there be heatwrap or thermal shield things going on with that exducer pipe?
I know of air injectors, assumeed they were dedicated for boost control, rather than just secondhand fuel injectors??
Sweet build dude! 4x4 next then ey..

[andy b]

Will there be heatwrap or thermal shield things going on with that exducer pipe?
I know of air injectors, assumeed they were dedicated for boost control, rather than just secondhand fuel injectors??
Sweet build dude! 4x4 next then ey..

Thanks, yes will be putting hear wrap on the down till it get to the tunnel that where there's a bit more room. Injectors are for boost control, will be needed to make the car a bit more useable on the road.

[andy b]

Hi all getting on with the exhaust just have the back box to do now.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/229fa99c.jpg

also carpeted the boot

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/41612f79.jpg

mock fitted the tank just need fuel lines in now and pump.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/959acca7.jpg

[alexcrosse]

thats a hugggeeeeeeee tank! good build pal

[andy b]

thats a hugggeeeeeeee tank! good build pal

Size matters you know! I reckon I'll get about 20 per gallon with the engine so I should get about 160 miles, it's an 8 gallon tank this is all estimated of course.

[philster]

this is all estimated of course.

the size of the tank or the number of miles you'll get :lol:

[andy b]

the size of the tank or the number of miles you'll get :lol:

The number of miles per gallon the engine does is an estimate haven't got a clue until I drive it.
The tank is 8.5 gallons give or take a bit because of baffles.

[PoLonY]

so much epicness in this thread, keep it up looking tops!

[andy b]

Nearly got the exhaust done just have the tail pipe to do

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/b81c6e5c.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/d360cbab.jpg

[andy b]

Haven't been doing much lately, but did get my down pipe manifold and turbo housing back from zirotec, had the lot ceramic coated to help keep the heat down in them tight places and engine bay. Quality looks good too.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/26409bc2.jpg

next job is to heat wrap the lot and hopefuly that should stop the engine bay getting to hot.

[miniman666]

wow really nice build, cant wait to see this thing finished...

[andy b]

Hi folks had a nice envelope on my door step today my v5 with the cossy details, yipee
it's all systems go now.

[cooper_mark]

so when do u rekon we'll be hearing this beast run...........

[andy b]

I could have it running in a couple of weeks, but I'm trying to resist and get it mostly done so when its running I can test drive it too.
I'm hopeing to have it on the road by summer but it allways seems to take longer than you think.

[minidream94]

Hiya mate, Anymore progress on this beasty :D

[CH007]

Very impressive build there:D

My missus is gonna do her nut when I laminate floor the workshop ;) I hadn't thought of that and the rubber flooring costs a bomb. get the laminate on offer and will be cheap method I reckon. Also over the years we have spilt everything on ours and still looks good as new.

Now you have given me another project:rolleyes:

[andy b]

Thanks for asking guys, I've been busy trying to get the fuel lines in battery cables etc. Also doing all the small bits and pieces that don't look much but take forever to do.
Will get some pics up in a couple of weeks should have it back on it's wheels then.:D

[andy b]

Progress so far. Started the dash got the clocks in just need buttons lights etc.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/e70f8418.jpg

also got the exhaust heat wrapped and back on the car

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/3ceb404c.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/8244889d.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/9f6feaf2.jpg

hope to get it back on it's wheels next time that will be the first time in a year or so. Yippee.

[andy b]

Today I got the exhaust finished and all the underside of the car done so put the wheels back on at last:D

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/b3e14c42.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/84578069.jpg

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http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/f6d588dd.jpg

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http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/41741af4.jpg

next job electrics etc.

[philster]

that is gonna be a beast, you fitting a clubby front?

[andy b]

that is gonna be a beast, you fitting a clubby front?

Cheers for the comments mate, already got the front end non clubby with the mk1 grill should go well with the mk1 boot, I hope.

[InstantCustard]

I gotta know where you got the fuel alloy fuel tank from, all the ones I've seen don't use the original filler, love the flush fit cap too!
Amazing build by the way too. Hope to see it finished.

[andy b]

I gotta know where you got the fuel alloy fuel tank from, all the ones I've seen don't use the original filler, love the flush fit cap too!
Amazing build by the way too. Hope to see it finished.

The tank is made by rob hall to fit the conversion it's not alloy either just sprayed to look like it.
With wanting to get weight over the back wheels I decided to not go for the lighter alloy, every little helps they say.
If your looking to get a tank made try pro alloy I recomend there work.

[InstantCustard]

The tank is made by rob hall to fit the conversion it's not alloy either just sprayed to look like it.
With wanting to get weight over the back wheels I decided to not go for the lighter alloy, every little helps they say.
If your looking to get a tank made try pro alloy I recomend there work.

I'd have sworn that was alloy from the pic, better keep the tank full (constantly!) to help get some weight over those rear wheels.
Will check out Pro Alloy, thanks.

[Joah]

I think I just did a little sex wee! :) looks top work fella keep it up!

[andy b]

Finished connecting the fuel lines last night just need to wire it up now

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/528db3bc.jpg

[fatmat25]

hi mate just been having a look through you build so far looks absolutely amazing can't wait to see the finished article, keep up the good work brother.

[andy b]

Hi folks done a bit in the garage last night, got the intercooler and rad fitted it's now starting to look like a car, yipee

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/da9b60d3.jpg

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[dig-mini]

Just got to say well done looks spot on :-)

[Mintegra]

Bl00dy hell Andy, that is a masterpiece mate!... looks absolutely top notch in every aspect!!... awesome work!

Chris

[jaymeh]

amazing conversion are u using a extended roundnose on it?

[andy b]

amazing conversion are u using a extended roundnose on it?

Cheers guys for all the comments, it's now starting to really come together:)
would of loved to fit it all in a standard round nose but just isn't the room with the intercooler so am using extended round nose, will mess up the look of the front arches a little but hey will have to live with that.

[jaymeh]

its a small sacrafice to make for somthing like that under your bonnet. is it a standart yb or have u moddified it?

[andy b]

its a small sacrafice to make for somthing like that under your bonnet. is it a standart yb or have u moddified it?

It's pretty much standard apart from bigger turbo / injectors.
It's had a total rebuild though, rebore, pistons, etc. 360bhp on full boost the engine should be good for 400 without changing any internals. Don't think I'm gonna need that though.

[jaymeh]

i know a fella who has a escort coswerth and a siera rs500 and he was telling me the yb's bend valves like nothing ordinary which i never heard off before

[andy b]

i know a fella who has a escort coswerth and a siera rs500 and he was telling me the yb's bend valves like nothing ordinary which i never heard off before

Can't say I've ever heard that. No engine is bullet proof though, I'm hopeing mine will be reliable, I was told by Harvey Gibbs the bloke that built it that it should take that sort of power all day, that remains to be seen though.

[jaymeh]

true you wont know till ye get her runin and driving for a while hope she run alright for you and u have know problems

[andy b]

Finally got a start on the wireing, looks a bit of a mess at the mo got the engine loom in and connected.
Pump needs to be connected and still got a few pipes on the engine to get and a start up looks closer.:):):)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/0c896828.jpg

[saul_82.]

this is an amazing project love what your doing with it, should be a real flyer on the road and track!

[andy b]

this is an amazing project love what your doing with it, should be a real flyer on the road and track!

Thanks mate I'm trying to get my head round the wireing at the moment, should have the engine loom done and hopefuly get it fired up this weekend.
Been waiting on a couple of hoses for the engine.

[Hayling mini]

WOW, this is an awesome build, really looking forward to seeing the finished article, keep up the fantastic work:D

Regards

Jerry

[andy b]

WOW, this is an awesome build, really looking forward to seeing the finished article, keep up the fantastic work:D

Regards

Jerry

Thanks jerry im starting to see a bit of light at the end of that long tunnel now:).
I got the engine started saturday, it fired up first time after getting the wires on the pump the right way doh!!!
It thought I may have an issue with noise levels as I've only got one box on the exhaust but it sounds fine, very throaty.:-D

[Hayling mini]

Thanks jerry im starting to see a bit of light at the end of that long tunnel now:).
I got the engine started saturday, it fired up first time after getting the wires on the pump the right way doh!!!
It thought I may have an issue with noise levels as I've only got one box on the exhaust but it sounds fine, very throaty.:-D

I found the last bit of my build the hardest, when you have done 12 months work & then right at the last minute you have a stupid problem. It is awesome the first time you hear it fire up, but the best bit is the first time you floor it & it goes the way you had hoped it would:D

Regards

Jerry

[andy b]

I found the last bit of my build the hardest, when you have done 12 months work & then right at the last minute you have a stupid problem. It is awesome the first time you hear it fire up, but the best bit is the first time you floor it & it goes the way you had hoped it would:D

Regards

Jerry

Yeah it was nice to hear it, gives you a bit of a boost.
It's the little jobs that get me because you don't seem like you've done anything but it's taken you all day.
Driving is a while away yet, I wanted to get it stated by Christmas and I've done that so I'm happy.

[andy b]

Don't a bit on the mini tonight wired in the rear lights. Also got a video of the start up for all to see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdicW5c3lpY

[Glenno]

:shock:...................... :cool: :cool: :cool:

[cooper_mark]

gulp........ http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) scary....nice to hear it running

[InstantCustard]

that makes me feel funny!! ;)

[cooper_mark]

that makes me feel funny!! ;)

down boy down...:p:p:p:p:p

[Hayling mini]

Well done Andy, sounds awesome:)

Jerry

[MattG]

bloody good that ! !

[2lrMiniVan]

well done m8 sounds great :)

[16vclubman]

That is going to be insane

[andy b]

That is going to be insane

Cheers guys for all the comments, I'm looking forward now to my first drive be a while as yet though:D

[evolotion]

tremendous stuff :) going to be an interesting drive thats for sure!

[Skunkworkz]

Awesome project, sounds the nuts!

Can't wait to have a look around it in the flesh.

[andy b]

Awesome project, sounds the nuts!

Can't wait to have a look around it in the flesh.

Thanks mate, your welcome to come and have a look if your down my way.
That clip was taken on an iPhone quality is to good, the sound is alot better in the flesh.
I can't stop starting it up, just cause I can. Lol

[PaulW]

I can't stop starting it up, just cause I can. Lol

I know exactly what you mean Andy:D Thats a good way to some up what its like once you have your engine going. The build is looking awsome mate.

Paul

[DougieMc]

Looks great
rob hall sent me the thread to look at
i think your car must have been at ProAlloy while ours was in aswell

not long till youll be on the road

[andy b]

I know exactly what you mean Andy:D Thats a good way to some up what its like once you have your engine going. The build is looking awsome mate.

Paul

Cheers mate, just imagine what I'll be like when I get the clutch cable sorted, I'll be driving round with no windows, seats , frontend etc, just because I can lol:)

[andy b]

Looks great
rob hall sent me the thread to look at
i think your car must have been at ProAlloy while ours was in aswell

not long till youll be on the road

I stil speak to rob now and then, keep him updated.
Yours was at proalloy when I collected my sump, i see yours is in to mags this month, love the finish on yours great work.

I'm aiming for this summer with mine ,maybe take it to a couple of shows if I get it done.

[DougieMc]

I stil speak to rob now and then, keep him updated.
Yours was at proalloy when I collected my sump, i see yours is in to mags this month, love the finish on yours great work.

I'm aiming for this summer with mine ,maybe take it to a couple of shows if I get it done.


Excellent will be good to see it whenits done
mines in RetroCars Mag this month aswell

[andy b]

Excellent will be good to see it whenits done
mines in RetroCars Mag this month aswell

That's where I saw it with a nice looking mk1 escort with an xe lump in as well, I do love the mk1 escorts.

[DougieMc]

That's where I saw it with a nice looking mk1 escort with an xe lump in as well, I do love the mk1 escorts.


Yep thats our mate lee's that did the bodywork and paint on mine

[PaulW]

Cheers mate, just imagine what I'll be like when I get the clutch cable sorted, I'll be driving round with no windows, seats , frontend etc, just because I can lol:)

You dont need a seat do you lol any bucket that is at hand will do. Just be careful not to go arse over tit like i did when trying mine out:D

Paul

[Coupe]

I reversed mine out of the garage sat directly on the floor pan once it was running, just so I could see it out in daylight! And I'm only 5' 7" so I couldn't see much!!!

[MiniGoVroom]

This Is Gonna Fly! aslong as you can put all that power down

[andy b]

This Is Gonna Fly! aslong as you can put all that power down

Yeah that's what I'm worried about, I may have to get some cut slicks for it.

[Hayling mini]

If you can get the power down it will be awesomely quick, I think you may need to carry some baby wipes & spare pants / trousers in the car though:)

[andy b]

If you can get the power down it will be awesomely quick, I think you may need to carry some baby wipes & spare pants / trousers in the car though:)

Yeah, thinking of having a built in commode .. Lol.
I think I went a bit silly with the power I'm probaly only ever gonna use half of it.

[Burnard]

That will be one hell of a car.
You can never have too much power :p
Wish i could afford to build something like this :o

[miniphile]

I think I went a bit silly with the power I'm probaly only ever gonna use half of it.

minor details, you will probably want more power after 12 months of driving it.

[philster]

Yeah, thinking of having a built in commode .. Lol.
I think I went a bit silly with the power I'm probaly only ever gonna use half of it.

some wider tyres on the back and you're laughing :cool:

[andy b]

I've been tweeking the front end to give the intercooler more clearance and to get it fitted right before getting it sprayed.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/191bf467.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/ab6273fa.jpg.

As you can see there isn't much room.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/7dbbfb5c.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/bc7c4c05.jpg

also got the flasher/light stalks fitted and cut down the cover it should but up to the dash when it's fitted.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/b7b32064.jpg

[Mintegra]

OH MY!!!.... that looks spot on Andy!!...

Cant believe you have managed to get it to fit. What arches are you going to be using?

[andy b]

OH MY!!!.... that looks spot on Andy!!...

Cant believe you have managed to get it to fit. What arches are you going to be using?

Hi mintegra

I'm gonna try and use miglia carbon fibre. I know the back will fit but not so sure about the front.
With the extended front I may have to use group7 or something like that. Will cross that bridge when I get there.

[Mintegra]

Yeah they should look smart if you can get them fit. How bout some custom made ones??

This chap made a great job of his custom arches:

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6431

Loving the car though!... :-)

Chris

[andy b]

That's a nice job he's done with them, I may have to consider making my own if I can't get the front to look right.
I don't know about you, but I never think they look right with the extended front.

[Mintegra]

I'll agree with you on that one... make the car look like its got a big snoopy nose!..

The Watsons Honda's with larger wheel base seem to hide it better than standard mini!..

[andy b]

Got the bonnet fitted tonight needs a few tweek but it's pretty much done.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/e14e9fae.jpg

also done all the clock/switches on the dash, and wired them in also that just leaves the feeds to connect to each clock and switch.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/4169c1ed.jpg

fitted in place

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/e17a2665.jpg

[Thunderchild]

Hey Andy. very daring. Your mini will be insane. Are you putting 300bh through the rear wheels?

[andy b]

Hey Andy. very daring. Your mini will be insane. Are you putting 300bh through the rear wheels?

It's about 360hp on full boost, it all depends on grip I can allways shut the boost down. That's the plan:-D

andy

[Thunderchild]

What a beast. look forward to seeing it done. awesome dude.

Dan

[matt]

Well done really fantastic car. Attention to detail is amazing and well planned out :) U taking this down the strip? Got to be a low 12 pass easy.

[andy b]

Well done really fantastic car. Attention to detail is amazing and well planned out :) U taking this down the strip? Got to be a low 12 pass easy.

Hi matt

thanks for the comments, I allways wanted to build a fast mini but never wanted to divert from what I had in mind, I've done that to the best of my skills ( which are pretty limited ) it just means it's taken me ten times longer to finish.
I'm going to get it up the strip but I'm not to botherd about it I'm just hopeing it handles well on the road/track.

Andy

[cooper_mark]

hi andy...how this comming along....?? u should be almost finished by now...;)

[andy b]

hi andy...how this comming along....?? u should be almost finished by now...;)

Hi mate thanks for asking, haven't done much to be honest I've been doing the bits that don't cost much so I can save a bit of money for what I need to buy to finish it.
I'm half way through the wiring ounce that is done ill be able to crack on and put the finishing touches on. Then mot :-D

[andy b]

Hi guys been doing the wiring , so far its about 80% done just clocks / dash to do. Also got a few bits.

Oil catch tank

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwMzA3LTAwMDE3LmpwZw.jpg

Also fitted the air filter not much room to play with.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwMzA3LTAwMDE2LmpwZw-1.jpg


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwMzA3LTAwMDE1LmpwZw.jpg

More updates soon

[Hayling mini]

That really does look awesome Andy, get your name down for Barkston, I would love to see this going round the track:)

[andy b]

Thanks mate would love to but not sure its gonna be done in time.
Will see what progress I do in the next month or so.
You no how it is life keeps getting in the way of progress. Lol

[Hayling mini]

Thanks mate would love to but not sure its gonna be done in time.
Will see what progress I do in the next month or so.
You no how it is life keeps getting in the way of progress. Lol

It only needs to be running & stopping, you have 3 months to get it to that stage:)

[andy b]

It only needs to be running & stopping, you have 3 months to get it to that stage:)

The trouble is the engine needs to be run in for 500miles before I can thrash it so its going to have to be road legal.

[Hayling mini]

The trouble is the engine needs to be run in for 500miles before I can thrash it so its going to have to be road legal.

Andy read this:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

My views were the same as yours, however after talking to several very good mechanics I did not run my engine in & so far it has been fantastic. The power figures I am getting are very good for the setup & my car has now done well over 500 miles. Just about every mile has been flat out & my car is driven very hard, except for corners, I am a bit slow with them:)
The oil has been changed after every event though:)

[andy b]

Andy read this:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

My views were the same as yours, however after talking to several very good mechanics I did not run my engine in & so far it has been fantastic. The power figures I am getting are very good for the setup & my car has now done well over 500 miles. Just about every mile has been flat out & my car is driven very hard, except for corners, I am a bit slow with them:)
The oil has been changed after every event though:)

That's a very good read, very interesting, but ill have to go with the bloke who built the engine (harvey gibbs) who builds race, road, track engines he said the engine has been on the dyno for some time at high revs low revs etc to bed in the rings, the 500 miles is to wear in the rest of the engine.
He did say not to drive it like a pussy though, at about 4 grand in the gears witch will be a fair pace.
I've spent to much money on the engine to have it fail.

Thanks andy

[andy b]

Made a bracket up today so I can add a bit of much needed safety to the car.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110315-00029-1.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110315-00030-2.jpg

More updates soon.

[XEValver]

Only just seen this thread !!! Awesome project. It's definately something i'd consider doing if i could have ever afforded it. damn petrol prices :lol:

Good read about running-in there Jerry! I'm building engines for a job and so we learn a lot about the running in and assembly process etc. Nice to read something that ties in with just what we say. The rings bed in within seconds so as long as the pistons and rings have been inserted DRY you'll be sorted.

[andy b]

I've been doing the electrics for ages so decided to do something different , so fitted the catch tank and brace bar.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110326-00031.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110326-00033.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110326-00032.jpg

More updates soon.

[cooper_mark]

every time a new post comes on this car i just look at it and think automotive PORN....:cool:
sorry need the bathroom now.......;)

[andy b]

engine bay is done now apart from a couple of clips to hold the clutch cable in place. started on the interior, carpeted the roof mainly for looks but will also help deaden the sound a little.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwMzI4LTAwMDM0LmpwZw.jpg

added some sound deadening to the car also am trying to keep the sound down where possible:)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwMzI4LTAwMDM1LmpwZw.jpg

more updates soon.

[philster]

can't wait to see this fired up :D

[cooper_mark]

can't wait to see this fired up :D

there is a vid clips of this running thread no 181 page 14 iirc

[andy b]

Hi all been doing loads of little bits and pieces and tying up loose ends.
Also done a little bit more interior work. Carpet fitted.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwNDA1LTAwMDM5LmpwZw.jpg

More updates soon.

[andy b]

this turned up the other day: cant beleave how small it is.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110429-00040.jpg

more updates: when i get in the garage.

[surftolivelivetosurf]

Hi there,

I just wondered what steering rack that was, is it a standard mini one? Looks really neat...

Thanks in advance.

[andy b]

Hi there,

I just wondered what steering rack that was, is it a standard mini one? Looks really neat...

Thanks in advance.

Hi there, no its not mini its a group four quick rack from rally design, I think its for an escort originally.
Hope that helps.

Andy....

[andy b]

Had a battery box made up by a mate of mine, also sprayed it up so will fit it when I get time.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110503-00045.jpg
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110503-00044.jpg
Got a quick release battery terminal to fit to.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110502-00043-1.jpg
Decided on rs turbo vents for the bonnet. Wasn't gonna have vents but think it will be a must.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110502-00041-1.jpg
More updates soon.

[Skunkworkz]

I was going to ask if it was going to be ready for L2B next week then i saw the picture of the front end. Am looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[andy b]

I was going to ask if it was going to be ready for L2B next week then i saw the picture of the front end. Am looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

I wish it was ready. I've left the front end until last because taking it of and on all the time.
Should be ready in june hopefully.


Andy..

[andy b]

Managed to get the battery box and battery fitted, I think it looks quite neat.
The boot is all done now. Yippee.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110510-00048-1.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110510-00047-1.jpg

More soon I hope.

[Hayling mini]

Looks absolutely fantastic Andy, well done:beer::beer::beer:

One word though "Barkston":)

[andy b]

Looks absolutely fantastic Andy, well done:beer::beer::beer:

One word though "Barkston":)

Its a possibility, got to get the front end sorted next. When that's done the car should be usable.

[andy b]

I've fitted the bonnet vents, so just need to fit the arches and front head light bowls and the front end can be sprayed.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110511-00052.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110511-00051.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110511-00050.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/andybrown_2009/IMG-20110511-00049.jpg

[gadget555]

Awesome build !!! I used to build 3 door cossey rally cars 20 years ago they only weighed just on a 1000kgsand were bloody quick then , can't imagine how quick its going to be in something nearly half the weight .

[andy b]

Awesome build !!! I used to build 3 door cossey rally cars 20 years ago they only weighed just on a 1000kgsand were bloody quick then , can't imagine how quick its going to be in something nearly half the weight .

Thanks for the comments, I can't imagine either I've had fast bikes but never fast cars. Can't wait to find out though:)

Andy....