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#526
Posted 28 February 2010 - 04:01 PM
Steel standard length roundnose all the way! Heheh - Glad you approve!!
The engine also came with ECU, Engine wiring, injection unit & driveshafts!!
Not sure when we'll be doing with the injection manifold yet - The whole thing seems to be quite a massive lump & I would rather not cut into the bulkhead... Whether we can modify the manifold itself or use a different setup, we will have to see!
First thing's first is getting it home!!
But, I would like to keep it on 10's, it all depends on the gearing & FD - I'm not adverse to putting it on 12's or 13's, but I will have to work out which is going to put less strain on the gears & change the FD and wheel size to suit.
I'll also have to have different dials, as my rebuilt Smiths gauges won't work *huff*
I've read about handling issues with certain subframe set-ups, too - So will have to take a look at that. Hopefully, with the spring suspension & the fact that the van has a longer wheel base, I won't get too many issues.
I'm also pestering Kris to teach me how to weld, too - I really want to do a load of the work myself!!
#527
Posted 28 February 2010 - 04:48 PM
#528
Posted 28 February 2010 - 04:57 PM
#529
Posted 28 February 2010 - 07:15 PM
I'm planning on doing a swift converson to mine and still having it on 10's
#530
Posted 28 February 2010 - 07:47 PM
Thanks, Bungle - Appreciate all the info on the IVA etc - Just trying to battle my way through it now
Trying to get it all straight in my head, but if I keep the shell whole, then that's 5 points that I've got already? The steering rack will be the same, so that's another 2? ...
Hmm, if modifying the wings for bigger wheels is OK, because they class it as cosmetic and will not effect the structural integrity, why do they have a problem with flip fronts? Or is it just GRP ones that are the issue?
Surely they can't pull me up on the suspension though? It's just replacing the cones for springs? The rest of it is the same? Also ... the driveshafts will be machined Honda ones, but the radius arms will be the same - So will that affect my points for the axles?
Gah, it's confusing, lol.
#531
Posted 28 February 2010 - 08:00 PM
#532
Posted 28 February 2010 - 08:03 PM
I know how much a pain reggie was, so wanted you to be sat down when you found out, lol
#533
Posted 28 February 2010 - 08:04 PM
#534
Posted 28 February 2010 - 08:17 PM
#535
Posted 28 February 2010 - 08:32 PM
#536
Posted 28 February 2010 - 10:27 PM
It's a 1.6
Thanks, Bungle - Appreciate all the info on the IVA etc - Just trying to battle my way through it now
Trying to get it all straight in my head, but if I keep the shell whole, then that's 5 points that I've got already? The steering rack will be the same, so that's another 2? ...
Hmm, if modifying the wings for bigger wheels is OK, because they class it as cosmetic and will not effect the structural integrity, why do they have a problem with flip fronts? Or is it just GRP ones that are the issue?
Surely they can't pull me up on the suspension though? It's just replacing the cones for springs? The rest of it is the same? Also ... the driveshafts will be machined Honda ones, but the radius arms will be the same - So will that affect my points for the axles?
Gah, it's confusing, lol.
I didn't think you could fit a 1.6 in a standard size front? I may be wrong. Anyway let me know how you get on with the whole IVA thing as I'll be picking up tips for when I do the swift engine.
#537
Posted 28 February 2010 - 11:01 PM
#538
Posted 28 February 2010 - 11:09 PM
#539
Posted 28 February 2010 - 11:17 PM
This is turning into a very, very long term project, so I've got time to look in to all these sorts of things. This is my dream Mini - I don't want to get there too quickly & regret something - So I really am open to any suggestions or solutions! Only when you know all the options can you start to rule things out!
Hmm... Reckon Pikey can sort me out with some interesting bits and pieces?
#540
Posted 28 February 2010 - 11:21 PM
what you mean way with words? anyway i only switched 2 letters about in fanimold lol
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