This is a bare shell build bought off ebay sight unseen (again, will i never learn
) and described as 'ready to paint'.Err..right
This is just an intro to what we are going to build, I'll start adding some pictures as I gather them into one folder.
The main idea is to use up as many of the parts cluttering up our shelves as possible, many of which have seen service at one time or another in our minis, some parts we've had for yrs 'as new' and some are getting reconned ready for use (mainly brackets and odds and odds), other parts have come from users on here,via ebay or from other suppliers (lots of brightwork and bits and bobs from minispares so far)
I'd better start the list, sorry its a big one.
Engine.
We have a heavily used 1445??, its a 1300GT block i think, but its wafer thin between the bores, pistons are very pockmarked 74mm flat tops. Its needs a total strip, assessment and rebuild. So on the hunt for a suitable replacement at the moment (looking into several options)
Headwise we have my brothers 5 Port Swiftune Road Rocket head, this was reconned at Swiftune not that long ago after 40,000 miles of use, with a 286 cam this used to give 125bhp.
For the cam this time we have an APT cam to try, I forget the number, VP8? We'll use a set of roller rockers from the shelf.
Gearbox is a 3 syncro s/c remote, this has a salisbury with 4.6 semi helical cwp which we're changing for an atb with 3.4 cwp. Outputs / shafts are hardy spicers. This box was new/pro rebuilt with the engine thats in my 8 port. Its got helical drops but I'm undecided whether we should change that.
Clutch and flywheel all comes from MS, ultralight fw etc, rally plate and cover. At the other end we have a used kent vernier setup with new chain.
For carburation we're dusting off the 48 ida weber once again, its a lovely beast
A later spec 7.5 gallon fuel tank from bro's Sprite will be emptied by red top pump and plenty of filtration.
Ignition wise we are re-using the omex setup we last used on the swiftune 5 port and dcoe.
To get rid of the gases we have a maniflow stage3? lcb and big bore twin box, centre exit system. I think thats it for the engine bay.
Front subby is a hydro one converted to dry. Red dot cones/hilos and everything adjustable once i get the arms all blasted and repainted. We have one of the MS scottish alloy sumpguards fitted. Shockers all round are Koni adjustables off the storage shelf.
Rear subframe is a new pattern one with a few extra welds, I've got some s/h KAD alloy radius arms on the way and minifin brakes. Reconned adjustable camber brackets as well.
Inside there's a Safety Devices six point rollcage with doorbars and possibly (still thinking about getting one) one of the mighty mini harness bars, some 3" harnesses fasten to that. We'll be sat on a pair of OMP RS PT2 seats (suitable for the larger frame
). In front of us will be a works style dash from Catmint with the usual array of Switches etc, I've got a nice Stack rev counter from my track mini to use and either side of the centre Cooper speedo I intend to fit the two electronic gauges, an AEM lambda gauge and an SPA oil pressurre/volt gauge. All the other gauges in front of the driver will be proper Smiths styles. I've also got a complete terratrip intercom system to fit (ebay 
). We'll keep warm with a proper mk1 heater that I'm reconning. (ebay, forum member)I'm on the lookout for a Mk 1 sterring column which will be hung of the JB Fab bracket, dunno about steering wheel yet, I do like the formula woodrim one in the 8 port but I have a sparco suede one that 'might' cleanup ok.
Outside is a contradiction in itself, we'll be getting one of the works style heated windcreens, all normal glass everywhere else but going with non opening rear quarters (ebay £4
) as we reckon reaching into the back will be a right ballache anyway.I've already got all the MK2 cooper brightwork ready to go to fit into the main theme which is....full Britax replica
Yellow with black roof and all the decals which came from Stickyfingers.
Arches will be group 2's and wheels will be Ultralite 6x10 with sticky tyres, probably all silver but i do like the gold centre look as well.
Pictures soon
Rich
may contain 8 Ports, Xe's and VTec's, I don't do standard!
