Nickp
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 06:40 AM |
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Teeny tiny winter project....
I've struck a deal to double my kit car count and keep myself busy in the man-cave this winter 
It's a Mk2 Midas (mini based) and shouldn't take up too much room 
It's all there but will need a full recommission and the front subframe / 1275 engine refitting, if this proves OK when I whip the head off.
I plan to get it roadworthy with the A series then look at an engine swap to liven it up, either K series or something Japanese and 16v. Apparently in
early 80's road-tests this was quicker round a track than the original Honda CRX and the now highly regarded cult classic Toyota Corolla AE86
 
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Benzine
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 06:47 AM |
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Very cool. 
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Ugg10
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 07:31 AM |
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there are some nice Yamaha R1 front subframes available ! You could also do the BMW K series 16v head swap ?
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adithorp
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 08:10 AM |
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They're a very usable kit as well as handling quite well (didn't Gordon Murray have some design input). I had a customer who used one for
a daily commute between Wrexham and Manchester for several years.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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nick205
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 09:25 AM |
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Nice project - should keep you occupied over the winter months.
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jps
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 09:56 AM |
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I really wanted to get one - but wimped out in the end and bought a 1.7 Puma. I think they look great and the mini engine can sound great when tuned.
How much did you have to pay for it?
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Simon
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 02:01 PM |
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I reckon the 1.0 ecoboost would suit that - with a remap 😊
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CosKev3
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 04:43 PM |
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As above,R1 engine FTW 
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Nickp
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 04:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
They're a very usable kit as well as handling quite well (didn't Gordon Murray have some design input). I had a customer who used one for
a daily commute between Wrexham and Manchester for several years.
Apparently so, but I think his might've benefited from a bit of lowering
 
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Nickp
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 04:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ugg10
there are some nice Yamaha R1 front subframes available ! You could also do the BMW K series 16v head swap ?
Both sound awesome if a tad expensive. There's plenty of alloy blocked 16v options from Rover/Suzuki/Nissan/Toyota in the 100-120bhp region
which will all be lighter than the old A series and give this 600kg pocket rocket plenty of go
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Nickp
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 04:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jps
I really wanted to get one - but wimped out in the end and bought a 1.7 Puma. I think they look great and the mini engine can sound great when tuned.
How much did you have to pay for it?
Four figures, just
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Nickp
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 05:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
I reckon the 1.0 ecoboost would suit that - with a remap 😊
It would, but I was hoping to avoid the added heat of a turbo install in such a small fibreglass space tbh
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Shooter63
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 06:50 PM |
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If you want to keep things pretty simple, put a 16v head on the mini block.
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Ugg10
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 08:40 PM |
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Plenty of mini sub frame kits about for Honda b series and Vauxhall’s red tops. Can a metro subframe be made to fit? Then just drop in a 1.4 k series
from one (if you can find one) and go from there up to the 1.8 vvc.
My other choice of engine would be the ford zetec se (sigma). As light, if not lighter than a k series and available in 1.25, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 vct in
a fiesta, puma, focus. Loads of tuning option right up to 200hp naturally aspirated.
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ken555
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 08:43 PM |
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Nice project, apart from the engine being at the wrong end
I must admit there's something about design with it's high bonnet to clear the engine that makes it look "odd" to me, but etch
to their own.
But have a look at the Honda D16A8/9 series / Rover 216 & 416 GTi engines.
Almost the same size as an A series, but less weight and around 150bhp.
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Nickp
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| posted on 27/10/17 at 10:00 PM |
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Originally posted by ken555
Nice project, apart from the engine being at the wrong end
I must admit there's something about design with it's high bonnet to clear the engine that makes it look "odd" to me, but etch
to their own.
But have a look at the Honda D16A8/9 series / Rover 216 & 416 GTi engines.
Almost the same size as an A series, but less weight and around 150bhp.
Agreed, if it was my only car.
This is a bit of fun.
I have a silly powerful, front engined rwd 'kit' that's challenging to drive in anything but dry conditions
This could be great fun on a wet trackday and embarrass a few, for fun
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Nickp
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| posted on 31/10/17 at 08:28 PM |
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Originally posted by Ugg10
My other choice of engine would be the ford zetec se (sigma). As light, if not lighter than a k series and available in 1.25, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 vct in
a fiesta, puma, focus. Loads of tuning option right up to 200hp naturally aspirated.
Puma engine could be a good call, if it fits, when donors are this cheap
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Puma-1-7-MOT-FAILURE-SEE-PICTURE-OF-FAILURE-SHEET/132379984538?hash=item1ed276429a:g:SnkAAOSwAC1Z9i0~
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Nickp
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| posted on 6/11/17 at 05:04 AM |
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Safely back home now.....
 
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Nickp
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| posted on 6/11/17 at 05:05 AM |
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Meeting its new 'roomie'.....
 
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Nickp
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| posted on 7/11/17 at 06:47 AM |
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Woohoo +.030 overbore means I've got a full 1301cc of throbbing A series power!! Head seems to have been ported too and has double valve springs
so may have a hotter cam in too. Valve sizes are only std 1275 sizes but I'm very happy with what I've found so far
 
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 7/11/17 at 12:58 PM |
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styling still looks good after all these years, I think if it was me I would keep it very stock
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Nickp
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| posted on 7/11/17 at 05:18 PM |
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Further evidence that there's a performance cam hiding in there? Hopefully this is a dizzy matched to the cam by Piper.
 
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 11/11/17 at 10:14 PM |
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I seem to remember that Gordon Murray build himself a Gold with a mid engined Alfa boxer engine.
Although the BMW K-head is a very nice engineering challenge and I'm building myself. I think that an 7 port head might be very competitive in
terms of power gain and costs compared to the twin cam head conversions.
A Japanese engine swap like the Nissan Micra CG13DE or Daihatsu 3 pot turbo might even be cheaper to do in a backyard.
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Nickp
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| posted on 11/11/17 at 10:27 PM |
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Originally posted by ettore bugatti
I seem to remember that Gordon Murray build himself a Gold with a mid engined Alfa boxer engine.
Although the BMW K-head is a very nice engineering challenge and I'm building myself. I think that an 7 port head might be very competitive in
terms of power gain and costs compared to the twin cam head conversions.
A Japanese engine swap like the Nissan Micra CG13DE or Daihatsu 3 pot turbo might even be cheaper to do in a backyard.
Mid engined?
I'm gonna see how the old A series goes first.
So far the positives are-
Overbored to 1301cc
Head very nicely ported, mainly on inlet side, where the A series needs it most.
Cam has near 300deg duration and 10.5mm lift (checked with degree wheel and dti gauge).
Could be a little revver and make about 90bhp if I'm lucky
If not then I'll be looking at head or engine swap
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 12/11/17 at 10:52 AM |
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I have put an MGF K series complete car in the for sale section if your interested
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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