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jackonlyjack wrote:

sniper wrote: Jack, have you still got that manifold that you bought from Australia ?

Using that to fix the start and finish points would be a big help.... if I can borrow it for the fabby to make a jig from..... ?

sniper

Yes matey just let me know when and where

Thanks pal, it will be a few weeks I'm sure....

sniper

sniper wrote: I came across this at the right money...

Looking for a local TIG welder now.....

sniper

"Your gonna need some ITBs to go with that" someone once told me when looking at a shiny new manifold I had bought :whistle:

£3k later... :dry: :lol:

Riccy wrote:

sniper wrote: I came across this at the right money...

Looking for a local TIG welder now.....

sniper

"Your gonna need some ITBs to go with that" someone once told me when looking at a shiny new manifold I had bought :whistle:

£3k later... :dry: :lol:

The law of tenfold return Riccy...... I hope to do just that, ITB's on a 1300... it will sing..... just like yours but a tiny bit quicker revving and a mile less power, lol.....

sniper

Im beginning to suspect the ITBs I have are too small for my engine, the kit I have is intended for the 1.3, though I noticed DanST have marked it as a 1.6 on their manifold plate (perhaps the plate was for a swift 1.6 originally). They are fairly small aperture, even if there is 4 of them. The bigger ECU will be here soon so its another remap but with it running 2 sets of injectors this time

Its enough power for the driveline anyway as it is. The rocklobster doesnt like the low-down torque [I now have] much :laugh: Its happiest above 3k rpm and needs the throttle smoothed out a bit for our uses (very twitchy at low rpms, this is due to the tiny bike throttle cable mount on the ITBs mainly).

I would expect the 1.3 to do pretty well on a similar intake and exhaust setup, Maybe around 100hp or so, maybe more. Your car wasnt exactly slow to start with! and I look forwards to the results very much ....

Not that I would wish for your endeavours to fail..... BUT ..... if you end up selling your bottom on the town hall stair... and buy the 45mm Jenvey's that will make your 1800 rev like a bike engine.... (not that it's far off now though....)

Sell me your set up including the management.....

I keep finding 45's when talking to old mates but don't want bigger than 38's really, let me know and we might be able to work a sideways deal....

sniper

Back end shortened and boxed, tow points fixed....



Just call me "Stumpy"...... The furthest point out to the rear is the cage and that is 11.5 inches shorter than the furthest point of a standard car (spare wheel)

sniper

Missed this one, shows the length well.....



sniper

"What colour do you want it"....... I thought I was going to have to rattle can the cage in Buzzweld CIO.....

Only two choices really, a mid sheen black or body colour. Can't make my mind up......

sniper

Black, Easier to touch up and keep looking good

BTW, Superb departure angle of about 80 degrees there! you aint getting hooked up on nothing behind you mate :laugh:

sniper wrote: Not that I would wish for your endeavours to fail..... BUT ..... if you end up selling your bottom on the town hall stair... and buy the 45mm Jenvey's that will make your 1800 rev like a bike engine.... (not that it's far off now though....)

Sell me your set up including the management.....

I keep finding 45's when talking to old mates but don't want bigger than 38's really, let me know and we might be able to work a sideways deal....

sniper

Something I will bear in mind certainly (the deal, not the bottom related stuff :laugh: ). I suspect changing it all about now would be a right pain and fairly expensive. I need to drive it more when the lockdown is off to see what its really like. Had a sneak about in low range 2wd on a dry local lane (one you have been down) last weekend and its 'twitchy' nature is amplified somewhat. It can spin the rear tyres in 5th low way too easily :woohoo:

Awesome Sniper!

Can't wait to get out as a group, see it "in the flesh" as it were, and admire the awesome range of Jimnys we'll have!

X8GGY wrote: Awesome Sniper!

Can't wait to get out as a group, see it "in the flesh" as it were, and admire the awesome range of Jimnys we'll have!

The BigJimny meet will have a fair few new builds and some really nice cars......

I'm looking forward to seeing your car too Dave, Keith Philips's looks amazing, Riccy's is a monster and I can't wait to hear it revving, James's as pretty as a peach...... Lots of people getting close to their final spec's and completed builds.

Looking forward to seeing all of the old Laning gang (with a few newly modded cars).....

sniper