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donut - 9/1/08 at 03:57 PM

prob been posted before but just in case:










Pezza - 9/1/08 at 04:00 PM

he posts on here ya nubbins

[Edited on 9-1-08 by Pezza]

Paul (Notts) - 9/1/08 at 04:03 PM

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=71947&page=1



Paul

nick205 - 9/1/08 at 04:03 PM

It's a Viento IIRC with some tube mods to accomodate that lardy great Dodge motor. An excellent case of I can so I will IMHO

(could have looked after the bare chassis a bit better though)

speedyxjs - 9/1/08 at 04:04 PM

Oh no. That means i need to put a 6.0 V12 in mine to better that
Il bet that weighs a bit

nick205 - 9/1/08 at 04:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs

Il bet that weighs a bit


Cue the "not as much as a Pinto" comments

BenB - 9/1/08 at 04:10 PM

For some reason he's cut someones feet off and put them where the pedal box should be

coozer - 9/1/08 at 04:10 PM

Still not much triangulation along the sides there... IMHO

TGR-ECOSSE - 9/1/08 at 04:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Oh no. That means i need to put a 6.0 V12 in mine to better that
Il bet that weighs a bit

You will need a Jaguar engine from this one to beat that

jollygreengiant - 9/1/08 at 04:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Still not much triangulation along the sides there... IMHO


Just have a look at the most recent pictures.

speedyxjs - 9/1/08 at 04:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by TGR-ECOSSE
quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Oh no. That means i need to put a 6.0 V12 in mine to better that
Il bet that weighs a bit

You will need a Jaguar engine from this one to beat that



Love to but not very locost. I have seen V12 jag engines tuned to over 600hp with a little help from aj6engineering
Im seriously considering a V12 though (post SVA ). Just waiting for an e-mail to confirm the size to make sure it would fit. Now THAT would be heavier than a pinto

iank - 9/1/08 at 04:53 PM

I've seen mention of a Jag V12 in a MG Midget, so I'm sure it could be made to fit somehow.

Though I can only find one with a 6pot with a quick search http://www.coupers-cars.com/sprite_restoration.htm

worX - 9/1/08 at 04:59 PM

Chassis' not finished in those pics...
Steve

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Still not much triangulation along the sides there... IMHO

02GF74 - 9/1/08 at 05:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
I've seen mention of a Jag V12 in a MG Midget, so I'm sure it could be made to fit somehow.

Though I can only find one with a 6pot with a quick search http://www.coupers-cars.com/sprite_restoration.htm


sure it wasn't an MGB? There was a one shoehorned into a black MGB about 20 yrs ago.... and RH put one into their chassis

donut - 9/1/08 at 05:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Pezza
he posts on here ya nubbins

[Edited on 9-1-08 by Pezza]
oops!

Humbug - 9/1/08 at 05:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
quote:
Originally posted by iank
I've seen mention of a Jag V12 in a MG Midget, so I'm sure it could be made to fit somehow.

Though I can only find one with a 6pot with a quick search http://www.coupers-cars.com/sprite_restoration.htm


sure it wasn't an MGB? There was a one shoehorned into a black MGB about 20 yrs ago.... and RH put one into their chassis


I've definitely seen a Jag V12-powered MGB GT... think it was dark maroon rather than black, though

scootz - 9/1/08 at 05:57 PM

That is barking (but I like it!).

Must pull like a train in straight line's, but not sure it would be all that clever on a track - that's a hell of a lot of weight in such a small package.

Pezza - 9/1/08 at 07:29 PM

quote:

oops!


hehe only jestin wity ya matey

Volvorsport - 9/1/08 at 07:48 PM

the v12 RH chassis got built around the engine and box , not sure if you could actually get them out again !! .

the stainless monocoque , was probably quite a lot better than the ally version , but that doesnt say much .

Jesus-Ninja - 9/1/08 at 10:24 PM

quote:

Love to but not very locost. I have seen V12 jag engines tuned to over 600hp with a little help from aj6engineering
Im seriously considering a V12 though (post SVA ). Just waiting for an e-mail to confirm the size to make sure it would fit. Now THAT would be heavier than a pinto


Does it have to be an iron jag v12? Why not something ally? Toyota do one. Like their v8, the v12 is supposed to be very strong and easy to tune if blown.

[Edited on 9/1/08 by Jesus-Ninja]

iank - 9/1/08 at 11:25 PM

AFAIK all Jaguar V12's are aluminium block and head. They still weigh a lot more than a pinto.

Jesus-Ninja - 9/1/08 at 11:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
AFAIK all Jaguar V12's are aluminium block and head. They still weigh a lot more than a pinto.


really? Well, you learn something new every day! I was considering a jag v12 for another project, but discounted it as early investigation suggested they were iron.

iank - 10/1/08 at 07:56 AM

Some information about them here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_V12_engine

And here's a link to an MGB with one, looks a little fun under there so I'm probably miss-remembering the Midget with one.
http://www.britishv8.org/MG/MGB-V12.htm

iank - 15/1/08 at 11:54 PM

Just seen this (may have to register to see the pictures).

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=59534

Startings of a project to put a Jag v12 into a mini clubman.