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That Kobalt pass-through set from Lowes is AWESOME - especially on strut tops lol I had one before that was actually in a case, can't find it, had to buy this one - sockets never stay put though, almost lost half of them!
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That Kobalt pass-through set from Lowes is AWESOME - especially on strut tops lol I had one before that was actually in a case, can't find it, had to buy this one - sockets never stay put though, almost lost half of them!
I can see Lowes from my house . I love that store. It's so much better managed then the Depot. Ya the Kobalts are great. I have the bigger set as well. I wish they came in a case as I hate that set up .
Going from 1.6L to 1.8 L is only about 12 cubic inches, so I don't think the top end HP number is going to go up THAT much. But if the longer stroke shifts up the torque curve in the 3000-4000 RPM range and flattens it out, then the car will be mucho quicker.
This looks like a really nice project.. Are you putting the engine together yourself? If so please post as many pics with instructions.. That would be great!!! Now for the Rotrex.. I can not find one on the internet is that full custom? If so what is the model number you are using and do you have a web link? I see on your signature first billet crankshaft is that one of one or is that something anyone can buy? I know lots of questions but trying to catch up to the mini world..
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So LB, what do you think - 400hp? Really enjoying following this build.
Kevin
no I don't think so. The idea is a little more HP and TQ. The 1.8L with the Rotrex should be what I think/hope will be the perfect combo. I don't want to predict the final numbers on this one. I have a thought in my head but we will see.
What I'm going for is ultimate drivability. Should be one incredibly linear power band
Well with the 1.6L and the Rotrex I was here soooo
Wait a minute! Since I'm a novice at reading these Dyno charts I have to ask the question. Does the chart say that LB's Mini has 330hp? (Before going to the 1.8L)
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Wait a minute! Since I'm a novice at reading these Dyno charts I have to ask the question. Does the chart say that LB's Mini has 330hp? (Before going to the 1.8L)
BWAHAHAHA A
yes you are seeing that correctly LBs old set up was smokin
I'l start the pool.
I say the 1.8 will pull 365 HP when all is said and done
LB - I want a ride in that beast when I come out to dive the kelp beds
How did it feel with 330hp? What do you think your 0-60 time was? Was it out of control power or what??
My guess you will be in the 410 -425hp range.
It feels crazy...your face looks like this --> ...
Yet it is very controlled, smooth, and refined power .
The progressive, linear powerband makes it easy to control.
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I had one before that was actually in a case, can't find it, had to buy this one - sockets never stay put though, almost lost half of them!
If I had to guess , more than $15K total, down the road.
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