andyhaase1
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| posted on 16/7/16 at 04:39 PM |
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So, I now have the duratec engine with a mx5 mark three box, and a sierra lsd diff coutesy of a member on this forum.
all cleaned up and nicely painted, and I have managed to source some jenvey throttle bodies, manifold, trumpets, backplate, and a jenvey oil filter
adapter, to rotate the position of the filter from vertical to horizontal. Also got a 10 degree raceline ally sump that keeps the engine level when
using the mx5 box. I still need a clutch, I'm presuming an mx5 clutch will do the trick, can anyone on here confirm that? I don't have an
ecu yet, not too bothered yet. I will need a steering column soon though, so that I can take everything over to MNR ready for mark to start the
chassis build. What column should I buy? mx5?
Andy
ps. how do I change the thread title to get rid of the e in vortex 
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andyhaase1
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| posted on 3/8/16 at 09:25 PM |
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No going back now, the order is in with Mark at MNR. I managed to get a mark 1 mx5 column, stalks, lock and wheel for the IVA. Also got a flywheel for
the mark 3 box at the same time. Chassis should be ready around october.
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snapper
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| posted on 4/8/16 at 05:51 AM |
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If you use the MX5 as a donor and the Duratec engine you should have enough points to register on an age related plate
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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andyhaase1
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| posted on 4/12/16 at 09:51 PM |
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I picked up the chassis and boxes of new parts two weeks ago from Mark's workshop, along with my engine, box and diff that he needed to
fabricate the various pickups.
Before they went to MNR, the running gear were all cleaned and painted, and the duratec was treated to a raceline sump and jenvey throttle bodies. I
have since also got some pipercross cams that need fitting.
After I painted the diff, I decided there was too much backlash! so I'll be stripping and refurbing it later.
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andyhaase1
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| posted on 4/12/16 at 09:58 PM |
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I stripped the diff because there's too much backlash on one output shaft, when I actually got it apart, I found there was too much end float on
the pinion shaft. The spacer behind it is the culprit, I need to buy one or make one approx 0.2 mm thicker.
While I'm waiting for the diff spacer to arrive from Germany! I decided to fit the new camshafts.
Unfortunately I discovered that the cams require machined pistons fitting, so I've decided to go the whole way, and fit forged pistons and rods,
this is something I considered earlier, but was reluctant due to the cost. However, I have a contact that has all this kit gathering dust due to an
abandoned project, so we did a deal.
Today I have removed the crank pulley (very tight), front cover, drive chain, cams, head and then the sump, to access the big end caps. With these off
then the Pistons were pulled out, and then I ran a honing tool down the bores to deglaze them.
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andyhaase1
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| posted on 4/12/16 at 10:07 PM |
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I also have seats, 2nd hand but exactly what I wanted, fibreglass, with neoprene pads.
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dunk3
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| posted on 22/1/17 at 05:26 PM |
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Hi andyhaase1 is there any updates on your build, as i am thinking of building a MNR
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andyhaase1
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| posted on 22/1/17 at 07:25 PM |
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Hi dunk3,
I see you're in pontecarlo! Not far from me.
Yes the build is progressing ok, not as quick as I would like, but you gotta have a life as well. The master cylinders and pedals are in, brake and
fuel lines done, diff mounted on nylon spacers, prop is in, gearbox is sat in the tunnel but I can't mount it until I lift the engine in on to
the mounts, to give me a final position. I can't do that cos I haven't finished rebuilding the engine yet! Waiting for a member on here
who is digging out some cam buckets I need to set the valve clearances. Fuel tank is in, pump and filter fitted loosely, waiting on fittings for the
pump. Rear inboard springs, shocks, rockers in. Right rear wishbones and upright on loosely to check how it all fits.
That's about all for now, I can only say good things about the way it's all gone together so far, it's my first build but I can
recommend dealing with Mark and Wes, they're very helpful.
Andy
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dunk3
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| posted on 24/1/17 at 04:48 PM |
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Hi Andy sounds like your progressing well , going to MNR on friday to have a look at there cars and meet marc
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