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[TopCatCustom]

Unless slipping/riding it, the clutch won't have a hard life in a light car like a mini, in a heavy car it's going to be trying to slip all the time when pulling. But yes it does look a bit worn! And QR fuel connectors..?!!

[Pitcrew6464]

glad its still going well looking forward to the next steps!

[kmol468]

Well im thinking of just fitting it and seeing what happens! As you say hopefully with it being a light car it will place less stress on the transmission (which will be stressed anyway) and the clutch! Crosses fingers!
Quick release fuel connectors - basically they are male and female connectors and when you slide the outer sleeve back they spring apart and the hole in the middle seals up.
This means I can put them near the bulkhead and this will aid quick removal of the engine as a whole unit with no need for rags when you disconnect the fuel lines.

[Pitcrew6464]

also you can split the lines while engines hot if you needed to do a quick engine change at the track for example,

[CobraV8]

What is the ownership issue?

[kmol468]

Well there were some issues with where it was being stored. They needed all storage moved as they were selling up and as I didnt pop round every day people didnt know who to contact to come round and collect it, so i had my heart in my mouth wondering when i couldnt gain access that my mini was gone. Needless to say its all sorted now but now there are problems with wheel bearings as the ones order are too big!
Hey ho, these obstacles will be overcome

[Mad Max]

This project is mental, keep it up

[The Otter]

I've got to agree, this project looks insane! Gonna be an absolute animal to drive when it's done

Keep up the good work, and keep us updated!

[Zulu162]

Just reread this project... Think I need to change my pants...again...

[SukiDawg]

That clutch is ******* fella...... You'll be changing it soon enough if you fit it.

[stocky]

might aswell change the clutch as its in bits to be honest. this is gona be sweet when its finished though. good luck matey :-D

[madboy]

you should post a tread on turbosport , full of cossie nutters, any questions you might have one of these boys will know,a friend of mine had a 418 bhp mk1 escort, it was danderous but great, the back wheels used to light up in 4th,used to do alot of drive shafts though ,classic ford called it scary,but yours is going to be INSANE

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[borishbeggy]

Just read the full thread amazing project to take on fair play to ye !
oh and any updates ??

[mini_in_progress]

i have just sat and read the whole thread.. epic mate, you planning to have it done for mitp this yr?

[kmol468]

No real updates as such, although I do keep buying stuff for it - wing mirrors, big inlet manifold but things are just progressing really slowly at the moment.
However I am expecting things to pick up soon and will keep people posted.
Hopefully it will be ready for Mini in the Park this year, as to what 1/4 mile times it does, I have no idea! But it might post some interesting times