Matts Micra CGA3DE 1.4 16v Twincam NA Build
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Sure was, I nearly decided to keep it and scrap the micra idea. When I had it all in front of me, I'd forgot everything I put into it.

Up and on though. I want to get the subframe and engine mocked up this week. March is all about building the lightweight projects engine and loom. I've decided I can't build 2 at the same time. So I'm going to alternate every month.

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

It fits well!

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

Looks like it grew there

Outside the box

When are you grinding Nissan off and putting a BMC Sticker on it

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

Might do that on the actual engine, this is just a 998 for mockup purposes.

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

I'm doing it on the Vauxhall lump. If mr PC Plod pops the lid I can say "look it says Austin"

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

Good fit, doesn't look squeezed in. Plenty of room for that turbo you're not having... yet.

Would you need to stop to show mr plod ?
He would have to work really hard for me to show him my rocker cover.

Outside the box

Can't believe how well that fits in!

Do people put these in round noses aswell?

Looks good!
Seems to sit quite low in there, being lighter and lower will give better handling.

How much there is space in between the bonnet and valve cover?
Estimation on round nose?

75' Mini special deluxe.
1275 A+ engine with turbo on the way...

Pretty sure they go in a round nose.

Few on the other forum.

A guy I know is fitting one in his round nose so im sure they fit as above.
Is there many performance parts easily available for these engines?

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

Think general concensus is to strap a turbo on for 160+ bhp
-70 kg up front and bobs your fannys aunt !

Outside the box

They're a bit heavier than that rob.

Matts got the weight of one in this thread a few pages back.

Just thought I'd list the engine & box weight before I forget.

Engine, complete with head, no clutch 52kg
Gearbox 37kg

Ok i was 9kg out minus a clutch i do read this forum mostly after a drink and my maths isnt my strongest other posts suggest 150kg for an a series ??????

Still a great weight saving coupled with a good power figure. My b16a1 vtec i was never bothered with weight its only since i frequented here ive considered it .

But i am yet to start the next big build

Outside the box

Yea complete mini engine is around 150 with ancillaries.

Cheeky picture of the 4-1 branch stainless manifold curtosy of Matt at Fusion Fabrication. Note the tight bend of cylinder number 4 for alternator clearence. Its still in design stage at the minute. It's been developed to use a shallower collector for improve flow. The primeries will attach to the collector with tabs. Then after the collector there will be a flexi and slip joint to the 2" system.

Edited by alaskanow0 on 4th Mar, 2016.

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

Edited by alaskanow0 on 18th Mar, 2016.

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

Do like this its keeping my interest alive seeing as i dont have time to start mine yet.

Outside the box

nice bit of kit