Hi
How good is this DVD "ULTIMATE MINI BUILDER DVD - 100BHP 1380 A-SERIES BUILD"? I have basic mechanical knowledge but I have not build an entire engine from scratch. Would this DVD be of any help?
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Syed
Ultimate Mini Builder Dvd - 100bhp 1380 A-series Build
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Syed Malaysia
, Nov 26 2008 03:26 AM
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 03:26 AM
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 07:12 AM
yes taught me a a lot of stuff
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 09:33 PM
yes I rebuilt and engine and gearbox to pretty much the same spec. very useful.
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 09:36 PM
I bought this two days ago, still waiting for it, but going by replies from previously on here about it it should be worth it
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 10:05 PM
Yes seems very worth buying, I'm going to buy it when I get round to it.
Edited by 1987_ParkLane, 26 November 2008 - 10:05 PM.
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 10:18 PM
yes , it is very usefull , some simple stuff he does miss out , but you can always ask on here for more help!
BUY IT!
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BUY IT!
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 10:20 PM
Built my entire 1380 from this DVD...
I upgraded a few bits though, but yeh, its easy enough to follow step by step, if you get stuck, TMF is here
I upgraded a few bits though, but yeh, its easy enough to follow step by step, if you get stuck, TMF is here
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 11:12 PM
Hi..Thats a brill and has a good step by step guide for novices......................... 
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 08:54 PM
Wouldnt mind getting this DVD.
I noticed a few comments about people that built similar spec engines using this DVD but 2upgraded" certain parts... I understand there will always be preferential parts the builder would rather use but is any of it because there is a part available nowadays that perhaps wasn't when the DVD was made? What bits would people recommend over the parts used in this DVD, and why?
Thanks
I noticed a few comments about people that built similar spec engines using this DVD but 2upgraded" certain parts... I understand there will always be preferential parts the builder would rather use but is any of it because there is a part available nowadays that perhaps wasn't when the DVD was made? What bits would people recommend over the parts used in this DVD, and why?
Thanks
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 08:58 PM
well the cylinder head, it will produce more over 100bhp then and though some people will disagree... the camshaft
Edited by danrock101, 22 December 2010 - 08:58 PM.
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 11:24 PM
Ultimate Builder is a great dvd.
If you want something cheaper and for a more basic rebuild only then this Frost dvd is ok also:
http://www.frost.co....o...=&subCatID=
If you want something cheaper and for a more basic rebuild only then this Frost dvd is ok also:
http://www.frost.co....o...=&subCatID=
Edited by mab01uk, 22 December 2010 - 11:25 PM.
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 11:58 PM
I bought it at Bingley in January, still haven't unwrapped it yet lol.
Only gonna be doing a 998, but i'll use it more for referance than anything else.
Only gonna be doing a 998, but i'll use it more for referance than anything else.
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Posted 23 December 2010 - 12:01 AM
Yes its definitely worth a watch. I just had my laptop in the garage with me, building my engine up. Worth for any engine really, 1380 or not.
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Posted 23 December 2010 - 12:03 AM
So what parts of the engine built would people change if they were building it, and why?
or would you stick to the recommended set up?
or would you stick to the recommended set up?
Edited by E.L.M.O, 23 December 2010 - 12:03 AM.
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Posted 23 December 2010 - 01:32 AM
The recommended setup is pretty good really for a solid road engine. It'd just be the budget and preferences of the owner really.
Its just things like the cam really, the SW5 is good, but you can put in something much more... Firey and still have a usable road engine. Then for the ignition, i've chosen megajolt over an aldon dizzy, but really like I said its mainly personal preference.
Theres nothing that he fits that you'd think 'why did he do that'
Its just things like the cam really, the SW5 is good, but you can put in something much more... Firey and still have a usable road engine. Then for the ignition, i've chosen megajolt over an aldon dizzy, but really like I said its mainly personal preference.
Theres nothing that he fits that you'd think 'why did he do that'
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