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[mini-fvr]

My friend and fellow Mini enthusiast here in town has a D series in his P'up - it's more than enough power and extremely reliable - he's done 25K miles in his so far and loved almost every minute of it.

Hey Magneto, is your friends a stock motor?   when you say "more than enough power" is it really more than enough?  I'm not sure how quick mine will be especially with the built motor,  but I really hoping for the "hold on to something" feeling when I hit the gas.     

As john says, the power should be about the same as a stock B series but Ill have better/useable gearing, and it's bit lighter which should all add up to a more drivability and steerable daily monster.     

 

I wish there was someone local in my area that I could take me for a ride, so anxious to see how she performs!   

[Magneto]

Yep, pretty much stock, mild tuning to the ECU - estimate 130-135hp. The car pulls strong in every gear and definitely gives the "whoa" feeling when you give it the ol wellie....however, I think he needs taller gears to make it more comfortably on the long hiway runs. With the alignment set up well it doesn't even torque steer...............much.

[mini-fvr]

That's great to hear!!! You eased my mind on the set up that I'm going with.
The 3.7 FD and LSD I choose will/should be a good combo.
We're aiming for 150-160 whp, anything close to that I'll be happy with.

[mini-fvr]

Progress from John today!!
Getting excited!!!




While John working on my swap, I picked up a small side project, to keep my mind off the mini build.
just going to clean it up and making it my own...
Here's some pics...

Edited by mini-fvr, 13 February 2017 - 12:15 AM.

[Richie83]

Cool. What is that?

[mini-fvr]

71 Datsun 510

[Jared Mk3]

Nice! I'd love a 510, but prices are climbing here in South Africa.

[mini-fvr]

John is the man!
More progress being made!!

Edited by mini-fvr, 13 February 2017 - 03:22 AM.

[mini-fvr]

Nice! I'd love a 510, but prices are climbing here in South Africa.

They are starting to get high here too. Couldn't pass this one up!

[mini-fvr]

Motor....check


Gauges......check.

Edited by mini-fvr, 13 February 2017 - 03:07 AM.

[Richie83]

That speedo 😝. What's it from, I love it.

[mini-fvr]

Intellitronix Corp s9020 duel speedo/tach
I believe.

[Vinay-RS]

Those look like 7.5" brakes, so will you be keeping the 10" wheels? 

[mini-fvr]

Those 7.5 are being replaced, still keeping 10's!

Edited by mini-fvr, 13 February 2017 - 12:17 AM.

[Vinay-RS]

Oh my! Those are beautiful! Now that is a lovely bit of kit to fit to your mini :)