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[dekz2uk]

1.7 isuzu engines are popular with the drag boys - very reliable and the boost can be easily upped. not made by GM so

Isn't that the engine they put in the old Combos? We had an old Combo which had a 1.7 Isuzu diesel, but it wasn't turbo charged and it only did 85mph. Is it the same engine?

Not quite - mine is the later version - 100 whores with 0-60 in 9.3 sex tops 130mph but in a mini its a LOT more potent

Edited by dekz2uk, 19 November 2008 - 10:07 PM.

[Deathrow]

Sounds like a plan that sir!

I know the 1.7 Corsas aren't slow and I imagine you'll be able to have that engine chipped for a few more ponies .

EDIT: In fact, is the 1.7 CDTi not the engine they put in the diesel Corsa SRi's?

Edited by Deathrow, 20 November 2008 - 02:16 PM.

[Mini_the_Minx]

Hi all

I'm the loon whose bought BIGGAV's shell and I promise to look after it

Its gonna be "The MIESEL" in its new incarnation

RADICAL

You look after her!!!!!!!!!!

She is a little beauty. i would have had her if i had the space.

[benb12]

One day I think I'll have to do this conversion. But I'll see how you do it first.

Any news?

[dekz2uk]

Any news??? Only just started on project so still in planning, obtaining bitz stage.

Will be collecting BIGGAV's shell tomorrow as I reckon that will look more "wikkid" than my original 2-seater.

Managed to get hold of Voxhool CorSir manual (on cd) for 1.7tdi off fleebay. Nobody including Haynes produce one for this particular model (2005/6), so well chuffed.

[dekz2uk]

Went over to BIGGAV's today with lwb sprinter (measured up b4hand and ok with a few inches to spare).

What a b*mmer - shell lookz da biz but with wheel arches sticking out 6"+ , no way whosay!!!!!

With lotsa help from the man himself (thanx 4 that ) a neighbour, wifey, daughter & me we managed to poke shell in a few inches b4 crunchville and arches got wedged with nasty scrape scrunge noises.

Paid over da dosh (so no leaving country mate ).

So back next week with "La *******" and a "real" trailer.

[maph2]

tuning:-

http://www.cavweb-fo...ead.php?t=77961

are you having an extended roundnose or clubman front to fit all this engine in?

Edited by maph2, 28 November 2008 - 02:06 PM.

[dekz2uk]

tuning:-

http://www.cavweb-fo...ead.php?t=77961

are you having an extended roundnose or clubman front to fit all this engine in?

Cheers for the linx - need all the help possible for this little old project.

Will be getting extended round f/glass flip for this baby.

Drawing up a shopping list of wants/needs for Santa to look over.

More soonish

[Brawlyrox]

Alan your bonkers. I love you.

Hope your well.

[dekz2uk]

Gotta be a little nutz anyways - I own minis, lol.

Well............................................ big thanx to Biggav & his mates for helping load shell onto trailer yesterday - what a drive home. The trailer I'd got was extra 1/2 metre either side of car ----------- wide or what!!!!!!!


"La *******" handled the pressure no probz. Got home & everyone had b*ggered off out for the day, so had to take off myself with straps, dollies, pallet truck and lotzaluck.


Here's pix of shell arriving @ new home.





Couldn't do much today as it p*$$3d down with rain - more soon.

[roofless]

how does the mini handle with a trailer and load that size??
Good to see its gone to a good home, hope Gav wasn't too sad to see it go.

[benb12]

Are you gonna keep the body mods?

[dekz2uk]

Are you gonna keep the body mods?

Ooooooooooooooooh yes, keeping the mods to frighten Porkies, Zooboorooz & Koorserz off the road, LOL.

Seriously folks, I like the mods, they make this car special.

Ideas needed for graphics/colour scheme - its "The Miesel" so anything germy or trains etc.

I was thinking possibly 2-tone paint job Black & deep red candy colours perhaps merging from bottom up like "a vorlon spaceship" (Babylon 5 series) I'm not sad - really!!!!

Answers on a piece of paper and send to ................ or just post ideas on this topic please.

[biggav]

WWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[daryl_crossley]

youre a crazy guy but i like the idea... hows it all going anyway????