Bulkhead box location in relation to subby.
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On my minus I am wanting to make a relief in the bulkhead to allow a little clearance, and air circ' around the turbo, also not too happy on the fibre glass being that close to that much heat.
My problem is the profile of my bulkhead is different to a steel mini (with the shell being 3" less in height) I have no inner wings as such, and absolutly bugger all to use as a datum.
So would one of you kind gents have a measure of the position of your weld in boxes in relation to the two towers (a measurement from either side to the edge of the box) and a measurement from the section of the subby that runs between the two towers to the lowest horrizontal edge of your box please, would prefefe to have the measurement taken off a mk1 subby if anyone is using one, failing that any will do,
Thanks guys
Shane.

Have you got any pics shaneyboy?

Of my engine bay, bulkhead or subby, what do you want to see?
Thanks
Shane.

Bulkhead & engine bay m8. :)

not been able to get to the garage to take pics, been working every free hour I have at the mo, have this link tho,
http://www.miniminus.co.uk/pictures/29%20-...ne%20-%2003.jpg
As I sad before, anything you have in a steel mini bay to use as a datum is in a different position in the minus, so its no help, thats why I was wanting some measurements in relation to the subframe.
Shane.

Is the brake & clutch master cylinders in the normal place? Daft question, but is the bulkhead steel or fibreglass?

Edited by Jason G on 29th Apr, 2007.

the pedal box sits (as you look into the bay) more to the right than on a steel mini, the bulkhead is grp, which isnt the problem, I just need to know where to cut the hole for the box before I set to moulding one.
Shane.

Can anyone next time they are in the garage and can spare 5mins have a measure for me?
please.
Shane.

Shane, I will measure for you in the next couple of hours. It seems nobody has a tape measure?!!!!
Regards
Dave

showing my mini inexperience. Wish I could help, but I have a metro which doesn't help.
I think its roughly an inch or so from the brake/clutch cylinders on a standard mini.
Shame engine isn't fitted....at least you would some kind of orientation of where turbo goes to mark it up.

Edited by Jason G on 3rd May, 2007.

Lol that doesnt help as my clutch and brake cylinders are in a different position, I really need the measurements taken idealy from the inside edges of the subframe towers and the horizontal section that joins the two, thanks for your help tho.
Shane.

OK Shane here we go.
In the attached picture the following are the dimensions in mm.
Master cyl silver plate to top Left hand corner of turbo bulkhad box is 40mm
Widest point of subframe tower ( it's curved) to bottom Left Hand corner of turbo bulkhead box is 210 mm.
From bottom of Turbo bulkhead box to centre section of sub frame (parallel to turbo box) is 70 mm.
I have done all dimensions from the brake/clutch master cyl side as there may be differences on the other side due to different actuator installations.
Sorry there is a carb air box compartment as well as the turbo box,
I think I may be Bi- sexual
Hope this helps, If not get back to me.
Regards
Dave
Sorry about the picture quality!

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Edited by danboy on 3rd May, 2007.

Nice install there danboy.....damn bi-sexuals!
At the end of the bulkhead, opposite end to the brakes etc make more of an angle. Makes abit more clearance for actuators.

I will be running an over the clutch installation so it won't be a problem. Other things will be fitted in the turbo box.
Regards
Dave

Edited by danboy on 3rd May, 2007.

Meag thanks for that Dave, its just what i needed, when I finally get time to get out in the garage to play with the car again Ill check and let you know!
Shane.

Right then how does this look? Managed to get out in the garage for an hour this aternoon for a little tinker, have marked out where the box locates (thanks for the measurements Dave) does it look about right.
Also Dave could you do me the favour of next time your with your car, could you measure from either side of the box to the centres of the subframe tower bolts please!
Many thanks
Shane.

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OK Shane here are the dimensions you want.
Drivers side bolt c/l to box is 290mm.
Passenger side bolt c/l to box is 110mm.
Should be accurate to within a couple of mm.
I think the box I used was an Avonbar one although I can't be sure as it came in a job lot.
It does look different to yours but you should be able to figure where it needs to be from the info you now have.
Regards
Dave

Those measurements are as near to f**k is swearing!!!! Im pretty much spot on! Cheers for doing that dave really appreciate it fella!
Shane.

No problem Shane. I am looking forward to seeing the car finished.
Regards
Dave

So am I chap, I have had sod all spare time of late due to work commitments to actually get on with it, to have it painted would be a huge milestone, but that aint gonna happen in the very near future!
Cheers again fella.
Shane