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[Rich1]

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So got subframe back from welders
So allspeed frame can now take normal mini bottom arms and tie bars

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[Rich1]

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So it's snowing again in Essex great just what we need again

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[Rich1]

Hi Guys
The engine I am using is a cavalier X20XEV 16v I have no engine loom with it are the vectra and Astra the same
What is the best gearbox to use with this engine I do have 2 F16 gearboxes sitting around
Please help
Thanks
Richie

[Rich1]

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So mini is coming on slowly at the moment have got rear subframe back on and just got my new rubber donuts in post today

[robbob1980]

I have an F16CR gearbox in mine with an F18WR 5th gear for cruising which works well. Its been a C20NE then C20XE and I've recently turbo'd it and the gearbox is still holding up ok.

 

Rob

[Rich1]

I have an F16CR gearbox in mine with an F18WR 5th gear for cruising which works well. Its been a C20NE then C20XE and I've recently turbo'd it and the gearbox is still holding up ok.
 
Rob

Going to use a f16 gearbox out of my old calibra 2 ltr 8v which is sitting in garage

[Rich1]

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So not much work on mini at moment as working in garden but I have finish the rear roll cage just got to paint the front now

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So got some paint in engine bay Friday just a few more coats to go and will be spraying inside of mini as well

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So been painting the inside of the car last week but to bloody hot ,not as much work on car as I like but that's the way it gose

[Rich1]

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So the fibreglass roof turn up today what is the best way to fit the roof to the car as I have never fitted one was going to put a metal one but had heart atrack of the price

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So hot tub turn up on Monday was out looking for patio slaps but came home with tub instead ?

[Bat]

Hi,

If you're going to run carbs I wouldn't have thought the vauxhall engine loom would be much use?

What are you doing for sparks?

Cheers 

[Rich1]

Hi,
If you're going to run carbs I wouldn't have thought the vauxhall engine loom would be much use?
What are you doing for sparks?
Cheers 

Not sure was going to put in a 2 ltr 8v engine but got a 2ltr 16v engine instead so was going to use bike carbs but have not a clue about the rest yet

[Bat]

Hi,

Personally I'd always go injection. You can use the throttle bodies with injectors in off a bike. A good stand alone ECU and loom will have you pretty much sorted on the 16v 

Don't know what the current ignition system on the 8v is.

I'd recommend VEMS as there's a good on-line community to help you get up and running and no expensive cable and software to talk to the ECU.

Cheers 

Edited by Bat, 31 July 2018 - 09:38 AM.

[Bat]

Hi,

Failing that you could cut up and weld a plenum on to the Vauxhall manifold and make it even easier?

Cheers