SITUATION
It has been decided that N712 UJB (712) is under performing in this modern world.
Although 712 has been a pretty reliable unit thoughout its current ownership. It's about time that this Mk4 Mini with it's 1275cc SPI power unit be upgraded to a Mini Mk4A. Replacing the power unit with the more reliable and powerful 1.6i VTEC B16A2 Honda engine under the standard round nose using the Allspeed frame.
MISSION
712's MK4A upgrade with take place in 4 Phazes due to time restraints/other comitments. These Phazes' are described as follows:
Phaze 1
Strip and rebuild the B16A2.
Phaze 2
Ensure 712's structure and body work is sound and painted.
Phaze 3
Assembly
Phaze 4
Testing/Proving and MOT
Once all phaze's have been carried out succesfully, 712 will be taxed and tested ready for the road. Time allowed for completion is from now until BH2N 2007 with a possible extention to MITP 2008.
Execution
Phaze 1
Because the servicibility of the Honda engine is unknow, a full strip and rebuild has been ordered to ensue that, once fired up, the engine will not chew itself into tiny little pieces.
Phaze 2
Once the 1275 unit is out and front end chopped off. It's a trip to the paintshop for some sand blasting and priming. Then stucture and panels can be assesed replaced/repaired as needed. Then its back to the paint shop for painting.
Phaze 3
Most possibly the longest phaze of the project. This is the time to fit everything together, ensuring it works well.
Phaze 4
After some test drives on privet land, its time to get it to the MOT station. More information will be posted in the future.
Any Questions?
Edited by Bounce, 09 October 2006 - 07:39 PM.