honda conversion - 5.3.13
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Joe my dads taking me and we are putting the roof in the back of the car.

I have got loads of spare gaskets that may be of use to you though.

Just picked up my new roof skin. Lovely job.

Thanks minispares, the free bacon roll went down a treat too.

Hunting for old posts today, any news on the honda conversion?

Drives
-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

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Oh haven't been on here for a while.

I'm still building the mini when I get a chance, looks a bit like this now

I like it! Whats the plan for engine spec? Out and out screamer or keeping it more reliable? A friend of mine had a teg tr engine in his 94 civic 240bhp and its not died yet, 4 years of hard use not even a rebuild

Drives
-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

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Nice, i did have a look on 16vMC the other day and saw your new build thread, How much have you got left to finish it?

That's looking lots more like a car now,

It was a shell in a shed when I saw it last.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Engine plan is standard internals for now whilst I get it up and running, I have got jenvey ITBs and I'm running an emerald ecu. I've also got some nitrous to plumb in too.

Once it's all running and set up I'm going to build another engine with the b18c6 type r head high compression pistons BC cams and also change the final drive to suit the 10" wheels.

To get it running I need to finish making the manifold, make a full exhaust, finish my inlet manifold, fit the fuel system and wire the thing up. So I've still got a lot to do.

I don't really get a lot of time to work on te car as I moved out to my own place and the cars about half an hour away at my parents, also my works really got busy so I work 6 days a week now.

On the plus side I have got money to spend on the car now, next excitement is a race technology dash!

alot of the 16 valve boys said standard final drive on the Honda boxes just eats 10£" wheels alive what final did you go for? :)

I take it the box has an lsd in as standard? Shouldn't be too bad for grip on 10's really especially if you dump the clutch at 5k to get rolling before then hitting the vtec cam and taking off.

What I don't understand is why many turbo minis are producing a load more torque than a vtec and most of these engine converisons but are still happy on 10 inch wheels. However when an engine transplant is on the cards suddenly people cry out that 10's arn't up to the job. Is it down to weight distribution and lack of lsd's that create the issue or just an unjustified decision that because 13" is bigger then 10" regardless of the fact they may only have 10mm of rubber extra on the road they are needed because they have a big engine.

P.s I Love the car
8-)

Edited by minimole23 on 19th Mar, 2012.

Plus 13s on low profile road tyres are well uncomfortable with uprated suspension. 10s all the way.

I think the fuss with these honda engine conversions and 10" wheels is all down to the final drive. When you think the standard car is designed to run on 15"s and the affect that has on the ratios when you drop to 10"s it's understandable things need looking at.

Im currently building the car with the standard (LSD) box and final drive 4.2 I think, but if I find it's an issue watsons do them in 3.7 and 3.4.

I think this will need a photoshoot once finished Andy, as it's looking great. Keep me posted if you want one.

Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on a carb?
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on Injection?

http://www.mattwoodsphotography.com

dont know if youve seen it but theres a group buy on watson final drives over on the 16v forum

Just a little update for any of you guys that are still interested or even remember it for that matter.

Noice!

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

S.A.F
love it, with that exhaust will you be able to use a grill or does it protrude to much? Could i be cheeky and ask for a few more pics of your coilover top brackets i like the way you have lightened them

Drives
-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

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Stop dicking around and put some fecking paint on it already!

ooo I like it, esp the bottle in easy reach of the driver....

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

looking very nice is this.

Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on a carb?
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on Injection?

http://www.mattwoodsphotography.com

Thanks guys. Joe I think it will be a while yet before its painted, need to get it running first.

Paul the manifold has been cut and shorten again since this photo was taken so it should now fit behind a slightly modified grille. And the shock mounts are just the spax ones that you get from shudders field I think.

about time we got an update!
its looking good!
where did your fuel tank come from?

What the feck are you doing on here !!!, it hasnt got a turbo. Not interested. lol

rick.

Looks stunning andy.

Loving the build, the only problem that i have with it is you make it look easy. :p lol.

On a serious note good work looks awesome.