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 3249 Posts Member #: 1194 Post Whore Shropshire. |
30th Dec, 2010 at 09:48:08pm
A controversial build, no a-series and not even a turbo.. but i hope you enjoy my new project - a X16XE engine conversion.
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 2406 Posts Member #: 341 aka T2clubby South Staffs |
30th Dec, 2010 at 10:00:48pm
Looking good mate, but why the 1600? |
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 6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
30th Dec, 2010 at 10:02:03pm
always fancied doing something like this with the estate - will be watching with interest |
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3249 Posts Member #: 1194 Post Whore Shropshire. |
30th Dec, 2010 at 10:17:04pm
On 30th Dec, 2010 t2clubby said:
Looking good mate, but why the 1600? Thanks mate. I basically chose the 1600 for the size and weight gains, for me the 2L is too big in a mini - also i can easily get the power i want from the 1600.. watch this space :) |
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 5417 Posts Member #: 6181 Double hard bastard brookwood woking |
30th Dec, 2010 at 10:20:15pm
Looking good mate. I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf
On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up. |
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Forum Mod  1927 Posts Member #: 1761 Stalker Bristol |
30th Dec, 2010 at 10:28:06pm
Good choice on the 1600, will be following this closely :) |
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 611 Posts Member #: 5222 Post Whore Northumberland |
30th Dec, 2010 at 10:34:15pm
Looking forward too watching this one coming along,engine is a good little motor and has the potential to make very good power for what it is. On 20th Jan, 2011 apbellamy said:
I have a bit of a fetish for tools |
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
30th Dec, 2010 at 10:34:50pm
are you looking for the same sort of power as the turbo build? going for a n/a screamer? Drives
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46 Posts Member #: 8869 Member Porto, Portugal |
30th Dec, 2010 at 11:10:15pm
On 30th Dec, 2010 MarkGTT said:
Let me know what you think :) Dear Mark, I was not very encouraged to make this reply cause i don't want to be rude, but stop troling... Your mini was a good built between many minis here, it was very good one to be honest. I'm not fan of turbos, but atleast the cars here are A-Series, this is the point... You had a mini and now you don't... At least you should go for a 16V, 8-port, 7-port everything but A-Siries. Power is not everything is much proven that you could achieve a very interesting output, don't compromising the binary from a 1460cc let me tell you ther is not much diference. I already drive 1460cc, 1480cc and 1600 A-Series top minis with engines prowling 15.000£ and i also drive hybride minis with opel calibra units and some 1600 v-tecs too, i always want a big engine... Conlusion i will build a 1460 7-port, less power then a 16v or even a high modified turbo, but still a very powerful engine very rotative and reliable, keeping the block ofcourse because the funny thing of having a mini is exploring his essense and not transforme them into a ordinary car. You must know: http://www.16vminiclub.com/ So sad 
Very sorry for this, but i really like your car as it was... Good entrances, Happy New Year 
Edited by Diogo Lima on 30th Dec, 2010. |
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1083 Posts Member #: 8932 Post Whore |
30th Dec, 2010 at 11:27:45pm
So your definitely going to the dark side. Sounds interesting though so keep us up updated, are you building a custom subby or an off the shelf job? |
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3249 Posts Member #: 1194 Post Whore Shropshire. |
30th Dec, 2010 at 11:34:09pm
On 30th Dec, 2010 Paul R said:
are you looking for the same sort of power as the turbo build? going for a n/a screamer? 160 ish horses (without cheating gas*) will be n/a.. for now.. * still not sure if i will add this yet.. |
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3249 Posts Member #: 1194 Post Whore Shropshire. |
30th Dec, 2010 at 11:36:37pm
On 30th Dec, 2010 george91 said:
So your definitely going to the dark side. Sounds interesting though so keep us up updated, are you building a custom subby or an off the shelf job? haha - Im afraid so Off the shelf, Allspeed frame, one came up in a kit at a god price. ------------------------------------------------------------- and Diogo Lima, thanks for your comments - it was a very hard decision.. and agree it will loose some elements of mini-ness, but i hope it will still be a load of fun! Edited by MarkGTT on 30th Dec, 2010. |
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 998 Posts Member #: 2178 Post Whore Leyland, Lancs |
30th Dec, 2010 at 11:41:50pm
On 30th Dec, 2010 Diogo Lima said:
On 30th Dec, 2010 MarkGTT said:
Let me know what you think :) Dear Mark, I was not very encouraged to make this reply cause i don't want to be rude, but stop troling... Your mini was a good built between many minis here, it was very good one to be honest. I'm not fan of turbos, but atleast the cars here are A-Series, this is the point... You had a mini and now you don't... At least you should go for a 16V, 8-port, 7-port everything but A-Siries. Power is not everything is much proven that you could achieve a very interesting output, don't compromising the binary from a 1460cc let me tell you ther is not much diference. I already drive 1460cc, 1480cc and 1600 A-Series top minis with engines prowling 15.000£ and i also drive hybride minis with opel calibra units and some 1600 v-tecs too, i always want a big engine... Conlusion i will build a 1460 7-port, less power then a 16v or even a high modified turbo, but still a very powerful engine very rotative and reliable, keeping the block ofcourse because the funny thing of having a mini is exploring his essense and not transforme them into a ordinary car. You must know: http://www.16vminiclub.com/ So sad
Very sorry for this, but i really like your car as it was... Good entrances, Happy New Year
I think this is pretty harsh to be honest, especially from someone with 24 posts on the forum. Not having an a series doesn't mean its not a mini at all. Good luck with the build mark, to be honest I've had way more fun in my mini since I ditched the a series, despite me not having as much power. I know it'll start every day, regardless of the weather, the engine cost me £250 and a replacement would cost me the same again, and I get mega mpg when driven normally. On 15th Jul, 2009 fastcarl said:
a breif struggle ensued but Will emerged the victor with a pair of undies in his possesion On 21st Sep, 2009 apbellamy said:
No, but you did chuck your guts up over my front gate the Saturday before! You even managed to get a bit in your arm pit... |
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46 Posts Member #: 8869 Member Porto, Portugal |
30th Dec, 2010 at 11:44:49pm
On 30th Dec, 2010 MarkGTT said:
On 30th Dec, 2010 george91 said:
So your definitely going to the dark side. Sounds interesting though so keep us up updated, are you building a custom subby or an off the shelf job? haha - Im afraid so Off the shelf, Allspeed frame, one came up in a kit at a god price. ------------------------------------------------------------- and Diogo Lima, thanks for your comments - it was a very hard decision.. and agree it will loose some elements of mini-ness, but i hope it will still be a load of fun! So go on it, just keep us update... It was just to mess with you, 8-) but I'm right. Happy new year |
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5417 Posts Member #: 6181 Double hard bastard brookwood woking |
31st Dec, 2010 at 12:05:15am
On 30th Dec, 2010 Diogo Lima said:
On 30th Dec, 2010 MarkGTT said:
Let me know what you think :) I'm not fan of turbos,  Haha you are on the worng forum mate.
I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf
On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up. |
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 552 Posts Member #: 300 Post Whore Cumbria |
31st Dec, 2010 at 12:36:18am
should be a nice drive :)
Here for the craic..
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 395 Posts Member #: 3636 Senior Member herefordshire |
31st Dec, 2010 at 01:03:23am
still going to be running on 12s?
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 558 Posts Member #: 8143 Post Whore London |
31st Dec, 2010 at 01:51:07am
He hasn't even shown you the best part yet! I bet they're wrapped up warm under the bed and Mark says goodnight to them everynight hehe!
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
31st Dec, 2010 at 02:56:29am
I like the look of the vaux engines they look mean, i would love to see a n/a builtnhonda or vaux engine with a fully functional super 1600 style ram air intake system on a mini would look pro. I think i have had one to many tins Drives
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2406 Posts Member #: 341 aka T2clubby South Staffs |
31st Dec, 2010 at 07:44:45am
I smell something like this........
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559 Posts Member #: 2775 Post Whore Aberdeen |
31st Dec, 2010 at 08:25:29am
Good luck with the build, I am going down the same route with a small block 1.8 vauxhall engine. You are ahead of me so I will be able to see what hiccups you have and hopefuly learn from you. I also snapped up an allspeed frame that was to good to turn down. I have ditched my supercharged a series and have been loured to the dark side. However I have kept my supercharge just incase I have any room left!
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3249 Posts Member #: 1194 Post Whore Shropshire. |
31st Dec, 2010 at 10:07:18am
Greg - Yep still on 12"
Edited by MarkGTT on 31st Dec, 2010. |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
31st Dec, 2010 at 11:10:42am
That inlet is rather sexual On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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 9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
31st Dec, 2010 at 11:14:46am
As long as it all stays inside a standard length front end, happy days. Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph
On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
the design shows a distinct lack of imagination, talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry. |
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 5329 Posts Member #: 140 Proven 200+bhp & Avon Park 05,06,07 Class D 3rd place |
31st Dec, 2010 at 12:56:34pm
looking super mate look forward to seeing it soon. Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
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