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That diesel mini

zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 15:32:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hello all, Thought I'd give my little mini project a brief "build thread" Initially I built a compound charged diesel corsa using the isuzu power plant vauxhall chose in the 90's Why?.... Mechanical fuel pumps are honestly bulletproof, combined with the instant boost of a small supercharger supplemented by an oversized turbo.. Win. After the corsa was done I started getting heavily into the mini scene thanks to a trip to Brooklands but I noticed that without the intention of offending everyone... All the engine swaps were pretty played out.. I wanted something unique. So after very little deliberation... I bought the first (worst) mini shell I found.. It was hanging and a trip to the scrapyard in the sky was on the cards. I'll attach some images taken on the day of collection


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 15:39:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So with the mini at home I had the chance to get it up on the spit. It was terrible... The boot floor was made of plywood 😂 I cut and welded away for weeks but didn't get many photos as there were a few times I wanted to give up.


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 15:42:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	One of the first jobs was to go about removing that boot floor... Initially I wanted to run the radiator under the boot so I used square box to raised the floor up Once that was in I cut an old roof into flat sheet, welded it in and seam sealed.. Overall a good result... Definitely better than wood 😂


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 15:47:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Boot floor was done. Next was to sort out topside... Overall the car has had new floors New rear quarters Rear de-seamed (don't do it!) Mk1 taillight conversion All taken back to what I considered an acceptable level


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 15:52:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Next job was rust prevention Etch primer followed by upol Raptor liner on the underside and the full interior of the car (including inside of roof) due to the sound deadening qualities of the stuff I swear by this method as all the problem areas are now encased in this miracle product. You'll notice welds still visible etc but this didn't bother me owing to the fact that the car was not a restoration or a concourse attempt... Look at it as a very solid shell now


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 15:55:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Paint.... Now I'm not a painter. But if anyone has ever built a car they will know the satisfaction of knowing every step they could have done themselves they did... Here's my attempt.... Outside... With a £30 gun and some tractor enamel


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 16:03:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Engine. The engine I'm using is a really simple 1.7 8v diesel Here's a picture of it in the corsa... Again not many pictures as it was all experimental Yes the exhaust came straight-ish out the bonnet and yes the supercharger ran off the auxiliary v belt.. I used a 1.4tsi passat supercharger mounted directly to the isuzu inlet as by chance the isuzu inlet was splittable so it was actually a very easy task.. This was then force fed by a big silly Chinese t3 No charge pipes connecting the two in this particular pic


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 16:07:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So with the mini now in a reasonable state the next job was to try and cram this derv in there I used an original subframe and just chopped it back Used some more box as I can't commit to buying a pipe bender I knew that I'd need to run a mcphearson style strut just due to the added weight and lack of space This is what I like to call subframe 1.0 I have no access to any machinery other than an angle grinder and a small combi welder


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 16:14:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	With the subframe 1.0 mountable The engine was the next concern on the list I ended up using corsa Sri 260mm brakes as I couldn't run anything smaller than a 15" wheel The diesel just doesn't rev high enough and if I was on 13's it would be screaming its nuts off The coilovers are from a mk1 golf The pic below shows the basic routing of the boost pipes I have since gone down the water to air charge cooling route As previously stated this was in the very early development stages so yes.... It's a mess


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 16:16:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	With the turbo moved above the gearbox I ended up having enough room to mount a rad up front.. But running over 2bar of boost I expect to have cooling issues... Well if the head doesn't decide to venture into orbit


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 16:20:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The alternator had to be moved to one side and run backwards... This is not ideal but is common practice on the mini conversion scene Then due to a relationship breakdown the mini had to be moved... Here's how it sits now... Just waiting for the summer


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 16:22:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks to all that give it a read and I'll update asap... Ask me anything about it 😊 Feel free to follow me on Instagram as that's where I upload first @dipriki_ Cheers Zac


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zook71 Part of things Posts: 994	That diesel mini zook71 @zook71
	Apr 29, 2019 16:22:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Insane & bookmarked
	1974 Triumph 2000

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legin13 Part of things Posts: 23	That diesel mini legin13 @legin13
	Apr 29, 2019 16:30:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love it, will keep an eye on this build


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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 16:40:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	More piccy's Was gifted a clubby front so zip tied it on to check clearances... There's a few issues 😂 Recently purchased a fibreglass flip front so that old yellow thing ended up in the skip The car itself has been through so many changes over the 8 solid months I worked on it daily... I really cannot wait to get back on it


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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	That diesel mini strikey @strikey
	Apr 29, 2019 19:00:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	bonkers crazy....luvvit!
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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igor Posted a lot Posts: 2,694	That diesel mini igor @igor
	Apr 29, 2019 19:21:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Always loved Minis. This conversion is insane, please keep going.


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cynicaldave Part of things Posts: 126	That diesel mini cynicaldave @cynicaldave
	Apr 29, 2019 19:33:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good stuff 😁. Keep going.... You HAVE to finish this....


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vitesseefi South West Posts: 2,301 Member is Online	That diesel mini vitesseefi @vitesseefi
	Apr 29, 2019 19:36:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 29, 2019 19:07:45 GMT @hagarthehorrible said: I can hear the devoted mini lot loading their shotguns... Love it! Bookmarked Well yeah..... but really they should give him a medal because that shell....... wah! I've seen some rough Mini shells and even mended a couple, but I'd have walked (run!) away from that! Nick
	1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend) 1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing) 1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)

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zacd Part of things Posts: 28	That diesel mini zacd @zacd
	Apr 29, 2019 20:23:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 29, 2019 19:36:54 GMT vitesseefi said: Apr 29, 2019 19:07:45 GMT @hagarthehorrible said: I can hear the devoted mini lot loading their shotguns... Love it! Bookmarked Well yeah..... but really they should give him a medal because that shell....... wah! I've seen some rough Mini shells and even mended a couple, but I'd have walked (run!) away from that! Nick Hahaha thanks.... But yeah after much discussion with the ex's father who ran the local uptight mini club.. Start with scrap and receive less hate 😂


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