1978 Mini GT 200bhp++ Project 1.4 Turbo

[thelooneytuner]

Some of you may have seen the previous thread on a mini project, but due to finding a better shell for a very good price locally I couldn't resist and also decided on a change of plans whilst I was at it so here goes.

Working with mark1311 who will ensure this is awesome! Car is already down at MA Motorsport

Original vehicle
1978 1275 GT
Engine: 1275cc
Bhp: 57bhp
0-60: 13.9
1/4 mile:
Top speed: 87mph

Project!
Engine: Early 1.4 k series with turbo
BHP: initially around 200bhp capable of 400bhp mark
0-60: sub 6 seconds
1/4 mile: aiming for sub 11.5 secs
Top speed: ???

So here goes!!!

Picked up the shell on 25/4/12
Had over £500 of panels fitted so a very good base. Just needs tidying up.

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o601/rboulby/Marv%20the%20mini/883e5c19.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o601/rboulby/Marv%20the%20mini/e65d903d.jpg

[JoeHindle]

Some of you may have seen the previous thread on a mini project, but due to finding a better shell for a very good price locally I couldn't resist and also decided on a change of plans whilst I was at it so here goes.

Working with mark1311 who will ensure this is awesome! Car is already down at MA Motorsport

Original vehicle
1978 1275 GT
Engine: 1275cc
Bhp: 57bhp
0-60: 13.9
1/4 mile:
Top speed: 87mph

Project!
Engine: Early 1.4 k series with turbo
BHP: initially around 200bhp capable of 400bhp mark
0-60: sub 6 seconds
1/4 mile: aiming for sub 11.5 secs
Top speed: ???

So here goes!!!

Picked up the shell on 25/4/12
Had over £500 of panels fitted so a very good base. Just needs tidying up.



That's a proper project! :y: gonna look forward to the progress, will be my motivation to sort my Mini :D

[thelooneytuner]

Haha going to be a challenge but I think I have the determination and help of people around me that will get this done :)

[thelooneytuner]

Anyway, this weekend was spent mostly working out what needs what on the shell. Some panels need the welds tidying up and the floorpans need properley fitting.
Just other bits and bobs really but spent an hour finishing off the rear quarters welding
Was also planning on lengths of CDS needed to build a cage , oh and spent a good hour bolting the pipe bender to the unit floor haha

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[mark1311]

It's a tube bender not a pipe bender:homme:

But yer shells a lot more Solid then other shell
Just needs some tidying up regaurds to welding and fitting to get it to my standards reali. Then I can start making my cage for it:)

[thelooneytuner]

You should know your benders ;)

Definitly! I shall leave the welding to your capable hands and remain workshop bitch ;)

[thelooneytuner]

Anyway just an update, been busy at work so not had much time to work on mini but been and picked up a metro gti subby today :)

The whole running gear £50 Bargain!!!!

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o601/rboulby/Marv%20the%20mini/9e9e894d.jpg
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o601/rboulby/Marv%20the%20mini/8e2396ab.jpg

[swampy]

Ooih I hate the hydrolastic suspension set up on the metro!!!

[thelooneytuner]

Ooih I hate the hydrolastic suspension set up on the metro!!!

Haha yeah me too, will Definitly be gone :P the plasma stinks!

[thelooneytuner]

Had a fair crack at it today, decided to strip the subframe down bare so I can shotblast a few bits and fit some new bushes etc.

We made a couple of side mount plates up for the fitting of the frame seems to be sat nicely. Just need to finish the welding now before it gets permanantly fitted.

So whipped the plates back off so they can get cleaned up.

Lovely template ;)

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o601/rboulby/Marv%20the%20mini/d786cf3a.jpg

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Seems to be sat right, what do you guys think?

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[swampy]

Looking good!!!

(it's not only Saxos I can get custom braided lines made for)

[thelooneytuner]

Not much progress at the moment :(
Trying to source an engine and placed an order for £200 of CDS for the rollcage.
Also been helping prep the turbo saxo for French car show all added together with a trip to wembley next weekend and a holiday in 3 weeks.

[Liamjrhodes]

will keep an eye on this, me and a friend have just bought a 1980 mini city to restore of the summer :-)

[thelooneytuner]

will keep an eye on this, me and a friend have just bought a 1980 mini city to restore of the summer :-)

Good stuff, standard restoration?

[Liamjrhodes]

Good stuff, standard restoration?

Yeah it will be, its our first go at restoring and although im okay at mechanics he has no idea so will keep it simple :-)