Sure man!

It was a bad joke . But this stuff does do it's job real well.

LB

 

It's my new meth cover. The slot will light up when you open the boot showing the meth level. And it just looks cool .

Here is the old one.
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very nice little details. I'm the same way. I like things just so. very cool man

 

You have any pics of your engine bay? I can see it looks very detailed in the little pic .

LB

 

What's the cost of the coatings and what the approx cost of your engine mod's?

 

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!

 

LB

Do you have any idea when the engine build will be complete and installed?

 

Wow, What kind of power are you expecting from this beast? Looks like alot of fun.

 

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 .

LB

 

Well with the 1.6L and the Rotrex I was here soooo

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So LB, what do you think - 400hp? Really enjoying following this build.

Kevin

 

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.

 

you americans dont do things by half. awesome work

 

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..

 

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

LB

 

If you have to ask you can't afford it. If I had to guess , more than $15K total, down the road.

 

someone start a pool on the final h.p. number .

 

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)

 

I thought the mini was imported from oxford england

 

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

 

No problem. I love giving rides but hell, I want to dive the kelp beds .

LB

 

I say around 380hp after all said and done. That's including a tune and meth of course. Looks beautiful LB keep it up!!

 

Oh Sh~! hell just give me 300hp and I'm done!

 

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.