Another VTEC mini build

[bennivory]

Iv started another VTEC build, the shell is really solid so im going to try and maintain the standard throughout this build. its got an allspeed frame and iv got a choice of 3 engines to put in (JDM B16A, B18C4, B20B3), i have just had the opportunity of getting a CRV for very cheap so i had to do it, so i will be building a frankenstein very soon. il probably just use the C4 for now. the 4wd setup[ out of the CRV will be going into my uncles supercharged mini but the engine is mine. anyway heres some pictures.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo0011-1.jpg
This is a strong bottom dash rail i have made
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo0012.jpg
bracket for alloy fuel tank and wiring for pump/sender
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo0014.jpg
unusual wheels!!!
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo0017.jpg
i have made new brake lines
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo0021.jpg
CRV before it was ripped apart (the idiot is my mate ha)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo0027.jpg
bottom dash rail fitted with column mounted. i have also mounted my pedal box but i have not got the master cylinders yet so that may not be the final position. i have made some mounts on the lathe so i could mount the honda stalks onto the column, i have also fitted the honda ignition barrell and steering lock which works a treat.
anyway let me know what you think, i will update as i go along

[bennivory]

got a few more bits and some more work done, here are some pics.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo00331.jpg
aluminium door skins
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo00341.jpg
roll cage rear
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo00351.jpg
roll cage front
once i have fitted the cage i am going to make a start on the wiring, so should be running before long!

[charliemurfie]

Where did you get that cage?
Are the set of holes on the horizontal bar across the door to change the length to suit a van if required?

[Sleepy Stu]

Looks like a safety devices cage to me?

[bennivory]

no, they are just sleeves that slide over for ease of fitment, i still need to drill through and bolt them. it is safety devices multi point from minisport. iv had to wait AGES for it!

[Kam]

iv got a choice of 3 engines to put in (JDM B16A, B18C4, B20B3)

Must be a mini thing going round.......

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg258/kambocars1/Rio%20tec%20build%20part%20two/franky8.jpg

B16, B18, B20, choices choices :lol:

Did you sort the clutch master in the end?

[bennivory]

yeh i have ordered 3 AP short body master cylinders, just waiting for them to arrive then can be fitted into pedal box. cheers for the info kam, i may be picking your brains about the B20 too;)

[Burnard]

Looks like its gonna be a good project :)

Im looking at getting one of those cages, my main concern is the dash rail bar that comes with it... i can see it sits higher than the mini dash rail, but is it fixed in this position? Only asking because i still have a normal dash with a stereo in, and want access to the head unit lol.

[bennivory]

il take a better picture so you can see where the bar is, it is removable and i dont imagine it would get in the way of the buttons on your stereo.

[bennivory]

here you go mate
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/bennivory/New%20VTEC%20mini/Photo00381.jpg

[Burnard]

Thanks for do that :)
Its a little hard to tell since you have moved your lower dash rail.

Need a cage anyway and its the only one i like, and i guess i can always just move the rail on the cage :lol:

[bennivory]

the bottom rail is in the standard position, the only difference is it is a larger diameter