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[kcchan]

Thanks for the tube info. Following this build closely

[arnie_14]

I needed to try out my subframe to make sure it fitted...sure does! And I don't have to mod the inner wings either! (the original sides of the subframe are only in place to jig up the engine mount holes, once i've done this I will cut them out and replace with the new engine mountings).









And my twin master cylinder conversion box. I really wanted the KAD one, but couldn't justify spending best part of £200 on one...so I made my own! (the KAD one doesn't have lightening holes in it either )

hi there, im looking to do the same thing making m own mastercylinder set up, what car are those master cylinders of tho?

cheers

[Owen]

Hi dude,

They're not off any particular car. They're just wilwood master cylinders.

Cheers!

[G-baby158]

Oh my

[Owen]

Oh my

Cheers dude!


Bit of a 1 step forward, 2 steps back

My daily blew up on Friday so i've had to put the 1000 back in the mini to get me around ... on the plus side, my crank has been balanced now so the 1430 can be built. Hopefully I can swap them over in a few weeks

[luiji89]

what a beaut!

love the build dude, and i proper love that exhaust, any tips on how to get/make one :L

[Owen]

what a beaut!

love the build dude, and i proper love that exhaust, any tips on how to get/make one :L

Cheers chap! Best thing to do with the bike cans is to get one, then make the flanges etc to suit. A lot of cans vary, some are slip on, some bolt on...you can pick up damaged cans pretty cheapo mind!

[RobG295]

Loving the project dude...dont spose i could ask a masive favour, do you know how far over you've wleded the battery box in your bulkhead to get clearance for the weber?

[george91]

Loving the project dude...dont spose i could ask a masive favour, do you know how far over you've wleded the battery box in your bulkhead to get clearance for the weber?

You'll be able to see where to put it if you trial fit the weber without the ram pipes, you just have to fit the box centre with the carb. I've just fitted mine.

Edited by george91, 11 March 2010 - 08:24 PM.

[Owen]

Loving the project dude...dont spose i could ask a masive favour, do you know how far over you've wleded the battery box in your bulkhead to get clearance for the weber?

Cheers bud! As George said above, if you've got the engine in place you can generally tell where it wants to go. I can get the tape out for you, but it might not be great as my engine isn't straight in the frame (school boy on my behalf ) so everything sits a bit p*ss*d.



On a different note, she's driving again and i've made a few observations...

- 998's are still really slow
- Solid mounted frames and coilovers bang like hell on pot holes LOL
- 998's are still really slow
- A verto clutch will work with a pre-verto arm and slave
- 998's are still really slow

Can't wait for this 1430!

[george91]

haha, it will be a huge difference once you get that 1430 in, hang in there.

[mini_mad69]

Yeah 998s are slow, my cars had 4.



That engine will be a monster, but I reackon you'll soon get bored with it and want more, everyone does.


Ben

[Owen]

That engine will be a monster, but I reackon you'll soon get bored with it and want more, everyone does.

Ugh don't say that but I know it's true...i'm already thinking about a turbo motor....



Whilst we're on the subject...now i've got all the bits I can write up a spec for the engine! (plus i'm a bit bored)

1430cc
Block offset bored to 73.5
Kent 286 camshaft
Omega pistons
'S' rods (balanced)
MED 84mm stroke crank, backdrilled, wedged
ACL bearings
MED dynamic 'S' damper
Slightly lightened flywheel
Orange diaphragm
Turbo clutch plate
Standard back plate
Complete rotating assembley balanced
Oil galleries tapped out for grub screws

Spur drop gears 1:1
A+ gearbox
Central oil pick up
Minispares X pin diff
3.1 FD

Janspeed racing head
skimmed for 12:1 C/R on V power
Head dowelled on block
1.5:1 roller tip rockers, spacers replaced with springs

Evacusump breather system
Weber 45
ITG foam filter
Maniflow 7" inlet manifold
Maniflow stage 2 LCB
Front mount rad
Aldon yellow dizzy



Not a clue on potential output, but I'd be happy with 100 ponies!

[RobG295]

Tasty spec mate....geussing it'll be all about the torque though with a long stroke crank!

[mini_mad69]

Tasty spec mate....geussing it'll be all about the torque though with a long stroke crank!

Well with a 286 cam and 1.5 ratio rockers, it's going to be an absolute screamer!