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[alexcrosse]

My mini is called tink...

tink version 1: 1275 stage 1

got bored of that...

tink version 2: 1430


with the realization that A series can only be taken so far before costs get in 5 figures... i moved on

tink version 3: R1

i use my mini to commute as its my only car... and this proved to not be a daily driver, 105dB static had something to do with it, so sold the R1 setup and decided a vauxhall lump was the way to go

tink version 4: C16SE


this is what i am currently using, but with a little project going on in the garage... the new lump!

tink version 5: X16XE (Current project)

the lump i bought


everything stripped


block ready for machining


started cleaning the head


skimmed & honed block... and painted ofcourse! lol


dry assembled with plastigauge inside


measuring the clearances, all ok with new bearings


all torqued up with lots of oil and high tensile bolts! £3 each, cheers SMMC!


pistons all cleaned up by the amazing girlfriend =p, new rings, ready to go in


finished rebuilding the head, new exhaust valves, stem seals, skimmed



yum yum, did some porting aswell you cant see here, to improve inlet port dynamics with my chosen induction...


45mm jenveys with MBE ecu and innovate wideband

thats all for now, ill update tomorrow or the next day dependant on how i get on!

all feed back welcome good / bad / advice

Cheers,

Al

Edited by alexcrosse, 21 June 2009 - 08:45 PM.

[Joah]

Looks a nice little project car, seen some good results from the "version 5" engine you got so be interested to how you get on.

best place for information is the 16v mini club forum.

[mini93]

its cr*p alex....there's no forced induction....get onto it!!

[NudgerSS]

Looks like you've been very busy Alex. What are you doing for a manifold? I used a sportex 4-1 which with a bit of cutting n welding just fits in.

John

[MiniHarriett<3]

amazing girlfriend i am indeed...
painted my nails black seem to be the only way to disguise the dirt that just wouldn't budge!

x

[alexcrosse]

Joah:
Cheers, i do look at the 16vminiclub alot! real good site, hows your rebuild coming along?

NudgerSS:
manifold wise ive got an unknown 4 into 1 stainless with a flexy on the output which is 2.5", not sure if ill hear it over the TB's though!

Spent half the day putting a new fueling setup in my mini, 2 fuel pumps, swirl tank from s&m, and filters, then gettin it piped up and tidied. Ill get some pics tomorrow or so...


pistons in and big end caps on


ARP conrod bolts and a shot of the high tensile main bolts too. ARPs done up with their funny, take up slack and removed 3 times, lube lube lube, rubbish, but if it lets it rev to 7750 who cares =p


Piston shot in, yes, number 1 piston is missing, broken ring, new one on order. These pistons are awful to get it in my opinion. loads of hassle


not quite TDC, minimal 'squish' when it is at TDC though


oil pump and seal is mounted and inserted

Edited by alexcrosse, 21 June 2009 - 08:46 PM.

[Joah]

Slowly getting there but at no imense speed lol.

Yeah if its like mine you hear nothing of the exhaust its all induction roar, which aint a bad thing....

[NudgerSS]

Should be plenty of induction roar with mine too then

[alexcrosse]

2.5" 4 into 1 stainless with a 2.5" straight through pipe, single tiny exhaust should make a little noise, but my jenveys will sound good too! lol
looking good nudger! get it running!!!!!!


bit of graphics i painted on the cam cover, version 5

painted the cylinder head, all coming together

SBD alloy cambelt idlers, plastic ones tend to explode at high rpm

cleaned oil pickup on

SBD alloy fixed tensioner on, stops the cambelt from 'whipping' when your on and off the power violently

Edited by alexcrosse, 21 June 2009 - 08:47 PM.

[MiniHarriett<3]

can't wait to see mr alex's progress and that on saturday...
looking FIT
x

[alexcrosse]

final piston will be in tomorrow and head then final assembly

should have some MAJOR engine porn tomorrow people!

[alexcrosse]

Right! as promised

picked up the final piston ring today, all fitted and torqued up now... some pics of todays successes

head on, water pump in, jenveys and exhaust mocked up, all head and pullys etc torqued, everything painted, thermostat on & housing on


another shot while paint was drying on last bits


2.5" exit but doubt ill hear it over the jenveys!


shot of SBD hardware and waterpump


sump on, so finally internals are all sealed up ahhh stress over


tink waiting outside in anticipation =p


final masked up bits drying off


everything on, just need a timing belt once i no what im doing about a cover


ignore the dirty exhaust, just road grime that needs cleaning off, was a bargin at £50 tho! stainless too!


thats it for the moment folks! hope these pics give you somin to look at! cant wait to get it in but need to start accumulating parts & materials for the next push!

Edited by alexcrosse, 21 June 2009 - 08:47 PM.

[kcchan]

Lovely stuff, wish I had time and money at the monent to rebuild my engine.

[jayare]

That should be fun! Just a couple of observations on the exhaust fanimold - is it going to give you enough ground clearance once in the car? Also you the way the Lambda sensor points may be a bit awkward if you have a front mounted rad. Be interesting to see it in the car (from a selfish point of view - I'm going to be fitting a small block Vaux 16v into mine later in the year!).

JR

[alexcrosse]

That should be fun! Just a couple of observations on the exhaust fanimold - is it going to give you enough ground clearance once in the car? Also you the way the Lambda sensor points may be a bit awkward if you have a front mounted rad. Be interesting to see it in the car (from a selfish point of view - I'm going to be fitting a small block Vaux 16v into mine later in the year!).

JR

not using that front lambda boss! there is also one in the side so thatll be good. Looking at the size of the manifold it looks sooooo tight! so should be alrite. Think im going to use a modern rad, so 10mm thick or so which should help! the 8v clears well, so im hoping... it will all be good. You might beat me fitting a 16v to be honest, need to save up now as i said for the next push! but all the best! any questions let me no as the 8v vaux is running, 8000 miles in it now! might help you with a few issues!

ooo also, ground clearance should be fine! think the alloy sump is shallower than the pressed steel one i have in currently, but need to measure!

cheers for the comments chaps! all observations, creams and comments welcome!

al