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Aug 27, 2007 20:21:37 GMT
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hello chaps,,just joined and what a great forum,,,anyway down to bussiness,i've just bought for my sins a fiat 126 with intension of having a real project...bike engine?,basicaly let the mods begin, so any ideas greatfully recieved   |
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Aug 27, 2007 20:25:55 GMT
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I think if I recall correctly, that Slater has/had one.
great looking little car.
Welcome.
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Aug 27, 2007 20:29:22 GMT
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There's a couple on here, even i have 1
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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stuey
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Aug 27, 2007 20:59:47 GMT
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I have one too, as for what to do its your car, they are fairly easy to lower, ( chop the back springs bolt in a reverse eye spring on the front) bike engines etc have been done along with larger fiat engines.. but often means losing the back seat... just type the words maluch 126p into google should get you started...
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Aug 27, 2007 21:01:27 GMT
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cheers chap,seen yours on 126 forum tis the nuts  |
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Hirst
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Aug 27, 2007 21:02:50 GMT
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Where are you based? I regularly see a mint red one just like that driving through Wakefield city centre sometimes. It's cool!
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Aug 27, 2007 21:12:51 GMT
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starionturbo
Part of things
Is planning mental turbo action MU HUH HUH!!!
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Aug 27, 2007 22:20:29 GMT
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Ideas? i got one, V8 and sit in the back!! ;D
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Aug 27, 2007 22:28:31 GMT
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engines in the back ;D,has been done,two brothers raced um at the pod with big v8's,,far to much money 4 me though
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Hirst
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Aug 27, 2007 22:33:25 GMT
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Bosh a turbo on it!
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Ether
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Aug 27, 2007 22:51:49 GMT
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Do what you feel, dude! Looks ace  |
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Fuzzy
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Powered by bees.
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Aug 27, 2007 23:08:29 GMT
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I'd convert it to a FIRE engine. You can get a Cinq or Seicento Sporting engine for very, very cheap, same applies for Punto 1242 8v. 1242 16v is a bit rarer and more expensive (but powerful and twin cams), likewise the newer 1.4 16v. Find a crashed MK2 Punto/Grande Punto 1.4 and you're onto a winner!
That's what I'd do anyway. Its up to you of course. Alfa V6?
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Screaming bike engine sounds good. I'd say if you love it as it is, try keep the character as it is. Cool another top thread to watch  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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someone had to buy oneRobinxr4i
@robinxr4i
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Cool car mate, always wanted a 126. Theres a ratty looking one that smokes around Torbay with no bumper, for some reason I love it. That would be awesome! Get a tiny turbo off a small engined diesel car stick that on with an intercooler and wind the boost up  |
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Last Edit: Aug 28, 2007 9:43:24 GMT by Robinxr4i
Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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stuey
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the turbo idea is a good one, i was gonna use a diahatsu mira turbo for mine but from all accounts the gearboxes aint up to much on 126's  , so its better to do a drive train swap...) |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Aug 28, 2007 10:29:59 GMT
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Thread to watch , YES.
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Aug 28, 2007 17:54:59 GMT
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turbo is definately an option,trying to think of the cheapest and easiest way to have some serious fun..next question is how the hell do i get a lsd for it,,,i suppose a 1600 beetle engine and box is a similar set up so that is another option or dare i say a dash of nos ;D ;D ;D ;D,oh it's oh so easy to get silly....i think the first step is to get rid of all excess weight(rear seats,bumpers,carpets,and some drastic abuse with a hole saw...will takes pics as i go
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Aug 28, 2007 17:56:46 GMT
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CUMMINS 6.6 DIESEL
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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Aug 28, 2007 18:14:47 GMT
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would be cheap to run just not sure where to put the seat ;D ;D
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Aug 28, 2007 18:32:29 GMT
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zetec in the front for the wtf factor
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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, so its better to do a drive train swap...)
