He's just too casual!
Posted 28 May 2015 - 09:56 AM
Cheers. Seating position isnt exactly ideal... being a touch close to the cage. I'm lucky enought o be able to move the seat slightly inboard (hence the cut out in the tunnel) and I just moved the steering column accordingly.
I'm not sure if I like the splitter is all. Trying to make a mini aerodynamic is like trying to get a midget to play basketball.
He's just too casual!
Posted 04 June 2015 - 06:04 PM
Finally got myself a donor block and crank.
n/a Metro engine, including cam... not that i'll use it.
Already stripped down. Seems reasonable condition but it'll be good for a grind, rebore ect
Parts list is getting compiled too.
He's just too casual!
Posted 07 July 2015 - 07:02 PM
Got the headlamps fitted and grille in place.
Got a bit done to it, not using a standard release nor centre badge, I had it welded up... Bit of drill, filing out to make it match the rest of the grille. also had the grill ends welded to the centre. Not perfect really, but still a bit of flatting and painting to do
Rear lamps, finishes things a bit better.
He's just too casual!
Posted 07 July 2015 - 07:03 PM
Got the headlamps fitted and grille in place.
Got a bit done to it, not using a standard release nor centre badge, I had it welded up... Bit of drill, filing out to make it match the rest of the grille. also had the grill ends welded to the centre. Not perfect really, but still a bit of flatting and painting to do
Rear lamps, finishes things a bit better.
Has a small thing but it does make a difference
Posted 07 July 2015 - 07:17 PM
It's the subtle details.
He's just too casual!
Posted 07 July 2015 - 07:22 PM
Subtle this car will not be! 
but yeah, small details... and to be honest... I was just sat in the garden with a needle file, music in my ears and file out the holes to the correct shape.
Not so bad.
Has a small thing but it does make a difference
Posted 07 July 2015 - 07:25 PM
Sounds like therapy 
He's just too casual!
Posted 21 August 2015 - 08:44 PM
Bwaaaa choo choo choo...
He's just too casual!
Posted 26 August 2015 - 09:38 PM
To sum up my current work load for the mini... 0%
Maaaan, I gotta get back to it. 
But I gots more stuff, gathering bits slowly.
Some nice H-rods
Forged Omegas, +.20 thou, 6cc offset dish.
Phase 2 turbo cam
Up Into Fourth
Posted 27 August 2015 - 08:02 PM
Nice rods!
You going to be able to get the CR low enough with those pistons?
Need a nice 28.5cc turb phil head? lol
Up Into Fourth
Posted 27 August 2015 - 08:09 PM
Are you going with a Fusion side mount manifold?
He's just too casual!
Posted 27 August 2015 - 08:15 PM
haha yes, I should be fine
I already have a 28.5cc head. I need roughly 14cc to drop down to 8.5:1 if i remember my calcs correctly.
So I believe, using an un-decked block should allow me to run the pistons down the bore some amount to gain cc's above the piston crown. If necessary I'll get Southam to open the disk an amount. Also been pointed at Cometic gaskets, thicker compressed volume might negate the need for machining the crown- I dont really want to go thinning the crown any amount if I can help it.
He's just too casual!
Posted 27 August 2015 - 08:16 PM
Are you going with a Fusion side mount manifold?
That's the idea... just having a little save up again after my recent purchases.
Up Into Fourth
Posted 27 August 2015 - 08:23 PM
By my calcs with a 28.5cc head you only need to find 10cc in the piston/deck area. That's using 3.8 for the gasket and 0.7 ringland. Should be easily doable.
I need to flog my head as I only need 19cc chambers now.
He's just too casual!
Posted 27 August 2015 - 08:32 PM
I'm sure 14cc rings a bell for me, I don't have my note book at the moment... I'll of course double check and sort it out though.
The other option was the 18cc's and skim the crown down to get the correct amount and then deck the block to allow the pistons flush. Decided against it as I didnt want to risk a weak ring land.
Like wise with you, I was a bit limited on choice having already got a head in my possession, Didnt really think about selling and buying new, but my combo should work fine as long as its all done correctly.
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