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Sept 16, 2005 17:35:12 GMT
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Thanks for all the suggestions, and I do agree Imp would be fun, I am more into front engine/RWD than Mid or Rear engine..(Far easier to keep the Tail out) Well the Car part of the Plan is now Sorted already ;D As a running rolling useable Retro And the other bit should be bagged shortly ;D ;D Slightly larger engine than I wanted originally, but it will all make sense soon enough. Its Modern, Lightweight, Injected and 16V and the new Car is lighter than its original home, so it should be a nice little Daily driver Retro More later
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Sept 17, 2005 19:30:45 GMT
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:(curse word Had some problems with Ebay last night so consequently missed out on this: cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4574549787Mazda MX5 1600 Engine and box, was complete with ECU Loom and ancillaries..... Was trying to nick it at the last moment and ebay chucked a wobbler £202 Gutted It was only 20 minutes away too I know it was bigger than I wanted originally but at that money for an Engine and 5 speed I couldnt really complain. So I`ll carry on looking for a Motor ;D
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Sept 17, 2005 21:57:56 GMT
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Hi. I haven't been on here for ages. Have you looked at a g13b from a suzuki swift GTI? I am currently putting one in my mini ;D. 1298cc, twin cam, 16v, just over 100bhp std. They rev well and there cheap . What car is it for?
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Sept 18, 2005 0:32:59 GMT
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a guy in the durham motor club used to do a 4age conversion into midgets. how about a nova sr 1.4 engine on bodies in the kadett b?
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Sept 18, 2005 20:04:07 GMT
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a guy in the durham motor club used to do a 4age conversion into midgets. how about a nova sr 1.4 engine on bodies in the kadett b? 4age is a lovely motor, but it is expensive to do anything too, thinking something even more modern As for the Kadett/Twink ;D this is a distinct possibility if I can find a motor cheap enough. Still Fancy a Micra/Yaris type J motor though for some reason ?
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Sept 18, 2005 22:51:52 GMT
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I think the maz' unit has got some potential, I think one in a 1500HL would be a nice conversion, lowered lots with nice steering mods. Would make a funky car, reliable too.
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Sept 19, 2005 21:39:01 GMT
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how about a Fiat 126 give it an "Abarth" setup , then stick a rotary turbo in the back.
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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Sept 20, 2005 12:39:07 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 20, 2005 12:43:35 GMT by mercmad
Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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