Well guys I have bit the bullet and decided to go the standard intercooler etc for the moment as it makes getting the thing on the road so much easier. Plus rego will be less of a problem. Once rego'd I will revisit the FMIC etc. EFI should be done this week so I will post some pics when done.

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Dam So So Close.. you will beat me on the road at this rate...

Ur smile will be seen from SYDney when you are done & on the road

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Dean mate I have nights and weekends and possible impending divorce I guess I have a month till the Canberra Show and Shine so hopefully I will have it going by then (but maybe not registered). Your coming down I gather, be good to catch up.

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225hp atw on 14psi. 1/4 Mile no idea. Take one 1971 Mini Clubman, one Starlet GT Halfcut, Simmer over a warm MIG Welder, and Voila Minstar! www.mpdesign.id.au

Well guys finally finished the exhaust and while probably not as neat as Dean's I am still fairly chuffed with my efforts. Anyway I have also dummy installed the fuel pump for the first time and should have this side of the fuel system knocked over tomorrow. So glad the exhaust is sorted was really slowing me down. I think I won't attemp and exhaust again (unless I get a hoist!)





Cheers Matt.

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matt is that a temp gauge in the exhaust

lookin good

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No matic its the oxygen sensor, it is one the sensors the ECU uses to judge fuel mixture, v important. I possibly could have put it a bit further up the exhaust but its there now for good.

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Well I think you have done fantastic mate...

I'd be so chuffed if I could do that too... Give yourself a big pat on the back!

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Thanks Dean, yeah not bad for an amateur as my Dad would (often) say.

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225hp atw on 14psi. 1/4 Mile no idea. Take one 1971 Mini Clubman, one Starlet GT Halfcut, Simmer over a warm MIG Welder, and Voila Minstar! www.mpdesign.id.au

is there any reason that you used castle nuts on the exhaust flange? or are my eyes decieving me...

Mano are you refering to the nylocs? In qhich case I use them almost exclusively because you can pretty much do away with spring washers. And I don't want the exhaust dropping half way to Sydney...

Actually I just read your post again sorry (bit pissed!) umm no particular reason just what I bought thought they wouldn't undo as the bolt surface is toothed so they can't come undo too easy. Bad choice?????

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225hp atw on 14psi. 1/4 Mile no idea. Take one 1971 Mini Clubman, one Starlet GT Halfcut, Simmer over a warm MIG Welder, and Voila Minstar! www.mpdesign.id.au

Minstar,

If my exhaust is as half as good as that i'll be happy.

Top Job.

Daniel

Thanks Daniel, like I said I am quite surprised at how well it turned out...Still I think it took me 6 weeks ultimately to sort out because of the complexity of the rear subframe. Ill put up a pic to let people know what I am talking about...

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Complexity of the rear subframe???

Do you have a motor in the rear too Minstar?

Smiles

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Sorry Dean, that probably doesn't make a lot of sense. The rear brace on the front subframe that holds the rear engine mount, well If I routed the 2.5" exhaust under it then I would have had clearance of a bout 2 inches from the ground which meant I probably wouldn't get rego. So I had to cut the rear subframe and then route the exhaust up over and sideway all in one go, a real pain but I got there.... Also installed my fuel pump yesterday and rest should go in tonight.

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225hp atw on 14psi. 1/4 Mile no idea. Take one 1971 Mini Clubman, one Starlet GT Halfcut, Simmer over a warm MIG Welder, and Voila Minstar! www.mpdesign.id.au

Understand now...

Smiles... Its looking great.. cant wait for us all to get together with running cars.

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