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[nicky awd]

hi you all
i'm nick from belgium and started a new project for track use
i'm building a classic mini vtec b16a1 turbo awd with 4x4 pieces from a honda crv and a rear axle from a mazda mx5 miata with radiator in the back
i hope the engine makes around 300-400hp in the future
i made everything myself,
on the pictures you can see how far i am at the moment
sorry for my bad englisch

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[riktanius]

Seems like a crazy beast. Please keep the posts coming!

[Steve220]

Cool! I didn't realise the Honda transfer drive gear was the same ratio as the FD on the MX5! That's convenient!

Edited by Steve220, 25 September 2019 - 12:38 PM.

[nicky awd]

No using mx5 diff. I already build the crv diff in the mazda subframe?

[nicky awd]

No using mx5 diff. I already build the crv diff in the mazda subframe?

[nicky awd]

Also made the mazda subframe 20 cm smaler for correct wheelbase.
Now busy making boostpipes

[nicky awd]

boostpipes finaly done

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[nicky awd]

water connection adapted for the radiator in the back

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[nicky awd]

Bracket for ignition coil

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[hotroder69]

Nice work, thanks for sharing

[Wreckitralph1]

nice work mate ime along similaire lines trying to find the correct gearbox is turning out to be a pain [ vauxhall f28]

[Forestway]

Hi Nick,

That’s great work, I’m particularly interested in the chop down of the MX5/ Miaita rear subframe.

I am doing a RWD Electric conversion on a mini moke, and using an MX5 rear would be loads cheaper than a new custom sub frame from minitec whoever.

Do you think it would fit under the floor in a std mimi or would it make the car loads higher? I’m not bothered about larger wheels, I think they will look cool on a moke