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Small update.



Pulled out the old 1275 and front subframe



Got a Suzuki bare frame from Allspeed because i didnt fancy making my own from scratch. Just got to weld my own mounts on it. Really impressed with the build quality.





Had to cut off the old engine steady brackets so the plenum would clear.



As it will sit in subframe. There are little things that need to be changed such as the gear selector arms on the gearbox need modifying because they touch the suspension tower, but it seems quite straight forward at the moment.

Im still waiting on a back gearbox mount, then once i have that i will be able to weld the mounting points to the subframe. I have trial fitted the front end and at the moment it looks like i will have to open up the grill aperture slightly to clear the turbo. The rad might be a problem but im hoping i can fit a Mini 2 core rad on the right hand side.

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

nice work im still welding up my shell mate ,youve got a gr8 project there

give em hell

any updates?

ignore that! great build matey :) friend of mines just started his build, he's hoping to keep it in a round nose too

Subframe is now finished finally. It was a pain in the arse. Lost count on how many times ive lifted the engine in and out to make sure the mounts were right, but im happy with the end result. There isnt much engine movement on the rubber mounts, which is good because the plenum is so close to the bulkhead. But to be sure i will be replacing them with poly mounts and possibly some extra steadies.

Next job is to mount the gear stick housing in the car and route the cables through the bulkhead, then modify the arms on the gearbox.

Few pictures


Mount in progress


Had to move the crossmember up to clear the gearbox


Trial fitting the front


Looks like the turbo will have to be poking out the grill a little :)


Rear gearbox mount made from scratch because original position couldn't be used




Finished subframe


And finally with engine in

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

amazing build and great quality, good to see built not bought looking so good. I have a question, what paint did you use on the underside and interior, looks very nice and smooth also how was it applied.
Cheers
ANdy

Thanks mate. For the underneath i used normal rattle can primer, then stonechipped it and then i brush painted over that with red hammerite. I was quite surprised with the finish tbh. The inside i just used rattle cans because i thought if it gets damaged it would be easier to touch up.

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looks very good for rattle cans

Yesterday i welded a plate in where the original mini gear stick went through. Then today i have mounted the starlet gear stick housing inside and routed the cables through the bulkhead to the gearbox. The brackets are made from aluminum then bolted these to the side of the tunnel. I have also modified the selector arms on the gearbox (pictures to follow) and its bloody tight.

Piccys:

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

Looking good so far mate :)

Cheers mate. When do you think yours will be finished?

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

Deadline is just after xmas for a french roadtrip. Failing that itl be asap after what about you mate?

The wiring is what im fearing the most

The road trip sounds good, should be a laugh. I'm planing to have mine running by Christmas on the stock ecu and stock intercooler. Then I will get a programmable ecu, bigger intercooler and different exhaust manifold. Then get it mapped and up the boost a little :)
Yeah I'm not looking forward to the wiring either

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

As promised some pictures of the gear cable arrangement at the gearbox end. Today ive had to re weld the bracket differently because there was too much slack in the cable. Which resulted in the gear stick having 1st where third would normally be and third where fifth would be, but its all sorted now thankfully.


Bracket for mounting cable to gearbox, original one is on the left and one i modified on the right.


Selector arm that does left to right on gear stick. Had to cut and re weld it so the arm was further in to clear tower on subframe. This then meant i had to make it drop lower so it doesnt come in contact with the other selector arm.


Gearbox with finished bracket and cables bolted on, not much space!

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

Thats some very good work, what would be the plan with the turbo out front ?

Are you selling your mirage mani as well off the other engine ?

I have now decided to relocate the actuator which means hopefully by spacing the grill a little it will fit nicely behined.
Sorry but ive sold all my turbo bits now, with the exception of a 1293 block and crank

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

This is cooooool :)

Goo progress going on mate. Your gunna beat me to thr finish at this rate.

Got round to fitting the front end properly yesterday so I know how much space I have for things like the radiator. The one in the picture is an mpi one, not sure whether to use it or get something better. Also don't know where to put the intercooler as I don't want to drill holes in the bonnet.

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0

Have a look at Matty's build thread for intercooler placement.

"So wat we gonna do tonight Brain?"
"Same thing we do evernight Pinky!"
"Try to take over the world!"

Have you got a link? I've had a look before but couldn't find it

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That's a crammed install, keep up the good work!

Here's a link. There are more photos in there somewhere.

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...d=169346&fr=500

My build thread: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=454802

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/85313398@N02/

love what your doing keep use posted

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Are you running the turbo out of the grille?? Thats a bit different I thonk :)

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Yeah i thought i would get away with relocating the actuator and spacing the grill but it does stick out a fair bit. looks like i will be removing a few slats from the grill now lol.

Also tonight i have started making the bracket for mounting my alternator. I'll get some pictures when its finished tomorrow.

My project Toyota powered mini: http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=470448&fr=0