Another Canadian Mini (MTB2 ITR)

[dbo]

I was asked by someone to post a few shots of the shift linkage from our build so I thought maybe I should start a build thread for this project. It's a 78 Mini with a Minitec MTB2 subframe and JDM B18C ITR motor. Anyway, here's a few shots of the shifter for now.
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/100_5744.jpg
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/102_5894.jpg
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_230010.jpg

Cheers
Dennis

[strudel]

So now you can continue with the dash install on here as well. Since I posted the question on another thread you posted on it will be better to post the info here with a reference in the other post. Looks interesting. Is that the final dash or will it be covered with a different finish like oem? JS

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/100_5450.jpg

[dbo]

The picture of the dash is just the cut down original Integra dash. A mold has been made from this once everything was properly fitted and we're just waiting for the composite shop to make up the final product. It can be made in fiberglass, kevlar, carbon or a combination so depending on the look wanted it can have a weave showing, painted or upholstered. Hopefully should have a finished glass one to show within a few weeks.

Cheers
Dennis

[Birdo]

Great looking build but I just have a couple of concerns. Firstly is that an airbag steering wheel, if so have you had it looked at or gutted so it can't go off?

Secondly I'm liking your linkage idea but you may have movement of the stick under acceleration and deceleration as you are putting your reference point on the console support instead of to the box itself or do you plan to run it through as well?

That dash just seems to fit in there just right :)

[dbo]

The steering wheel has been replaced with a aftermarket wheel so no airbag.

I understand your comment about the linkage but we are expecting this to not be an issue as the motor is quite solidly mounted and will have very minimal movement. If it is a issue we will adjust the design.

The dash will be interesting to see how it all comes out. The finished product is at least a month away as the composite guy is on holidays for three weeks.

Cheers
Dennis

[Birdo]

sweet as, I've just heard of bad things happening around air bags and to be honest they make for a pretty ugly wheel.

I was thinking fairly solid mounts would be the plan, and I wouldn't expect as much movement as an A-series setup :)

Great looking project.

[dbo]

Here's a few shots since the car came back. Will start on laying out the wiring and plumb brake and fuel lines.
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Side_R_1.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Interior_41.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Interior_32.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Interior_11.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Header_clearance.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Engine_compartment_4.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Engine_compartment_3.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Engine_compartment_2.JPG

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/Engine_compartment_1.JPG

Cheers
Dennis

[strudel]

Dennis,

Looks like a very nice install. I have some questions.

1. I like the way the steering column has been done. Are there any issues with binding or are the u-joints working as expected?

2. What type of pedal box are you using? I am also curious how the piping hooks up, clearances, etc. I assume it hooks up to the two white containers. And that they will be under the square opening in the dash. Are you concerned about spillage in this area at all?

3. Maybe I am seeing things but what is the green triangular looking stuff on the top of the header in the 5th photo? Or is it just green tape and it looks like something else.

4. Lastly, how do you plan to deal with the shift linkage in the firewall? Just a rubber gaiter of some sort to keep the elements out?

Thanks for the answers. JS

[dbo]

JS :

The steering does not bind at all and feels real good. There is no slop at all.

The pedal box is from Wilwood. The remote reservoirs are the white cans and do sit under the ovening in the dash (where the airbag whole once was). Not to concerned about spillage as you just need to be careful or take precausions. It's not like you have to deal with fluid very often anyway.

The green triangles you see is just tape against the head.

There was a sleeve welded into the toeboard so we can just attach a rubber gaitor to seal it.

Cheers
Dennis

[jimmyb116]

Hey you notched the body to fit the header dose the grill cover that? I was thinking the same thing but don’t have a grill at this time to check and see if it would cover the header?

[dbo]

The grill is really close to the header so we'll space it out a bit to give more of and air gap. It shouldn't be noticable when done though (hopefully).

Cheers
Dennis

[strudel]

I was at a "Garage Store" today looking at all their goodies. They had one of those $3000.00 four post lifts so that you can park two cars over/under or work under one in there. To get to the point. They had a kit car displayed. Fiberglass body on the top and the frame with engine/wheels underneath.

As I was looking at all this finery I noticed it had a Willwood pedal box that looked the same as yours. Hence a few more questions as I have not really looked into these yet.

I am assuming that the plumbing could be routed almost anywhere. The fluid containers as well. It would seem that as long as the fluid containers are higher than the actual pressure cylinders on the pedal box all should be well. Is this the case? And how much room do you have available to mount all this hardware? Do you have some more pictures of top/bottom/side views to post up?

I would be thankful so that I could save them to my research file for use later on for my decision making when it comes to that part of the build. JS

[dbo]

I'll have to get some other pictures as I don't have anything right now. The reservoir bottles can mount directly on the master cylinders or be remotely mounted. You are correct that the reservoirs need to be higher than the masters. I can't say I really like the Minitec kit as I think a better mounting system can be done for the pedal box. I have some ideas and may look at making a marketable bolt in kit down the road. That being said the Minitec kit fits with minimal triming of the stock lower dash. The biggest problem I have with their kit is they supply the long ratio pedals and they hang to low. You can get a 6.2 or 5.5 ratio pedal and there is about 1.5" difference in the pedal length. You can buy all the components (pedal box and masters) quite cheap and then just make you own mount as well.

Cheers
Dennis

[Bfeboi]

Quick question

Can you use the factory engine/gearbox mounts or do you have to use the ones they sell? Are they the same?

[64van]

Dennis, what header are you using?
Tim

[dbo]

The Minitec subframe uses standard Honda mounts on the left and right sides. They have there own poly stabilizer mounts front and back.

The header is a 5Zigen Pro Racer and is really nice quality. It is also JASMA certified. The dyno will tell the story later though but I hear it produces good numbers.

Cheers
Dennis

[dbaby]

i love this mini

[tobycatlin]

What you have done looks brilliant. I am disscussing the possibility of an internal gear linkage with my mechanic. Can you give me some details about how you put yours together?

thanks
toby