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engine mounts coming along, not alot on day light after work these days. Lead lamp in one hand, welding torch in the other. Should get it finished tonight and make a start on the gearbox mounts 

 

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      Slight progress. Don't have the time I used too as after over a years court case I finally have my little lad living with me, some of you that know me personally will already know. Despite lack of tim

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      and the brace is finally painted and on

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      This is a great project for sure  I am having to buck my ideas up a little with the mongrel to keep up

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    Yep got a few flood lights but all they do is cast a shadow when working in tight areas

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    more mounting work. Machined during my break at work then welded in the evenings.

     

    start of gearbox mount

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    drivers side mount

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    passenger side mount not fully welded yet, ran out of time/light

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    i've been busy recently but the weather is not helping things....

     

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    and more so....WP_20151106_16_30_38_Pro_zpse0ba45qp.jpgWP_20151109_13_32_47_Pro_zpsipcluzpp.jpgWP_20151109_20_38_01_Pro_zps9lwgqxlo.jpgWP_20151111_17_57_43_Pro_zpsbq0kkl7a.jpgWP_20151115_11_54_02_Pro_zpsindfo4kk.jpg

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    things will look much better after a clean and some paint

    Awesome mate :)

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    what box are you using mate also how much would it be to get adaptor plate made?? i am looking at putting 20vt into a bmw

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    what box are you using mate also how much would it be to get adaptor plate made?? i am looking at putting 20vt into a bmw

    using a Mazda RX8 6 speed box and diff. Pm me some details on what you are looking for

    That is fantastic work mate :) thought it had gone quiet :)

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    Haha been very busy with this and other stuff. Its never quite on this project

    That's what I like to hear :)

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    it rained last night so started looking at mounting the diff in the rear end 

     

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    Crazy amount of work in this! amazing! How come you decided to go for the transverse mounted engine instead??

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    Crazy amount of work in this! amazing! How come you decided to go for the transverse mounted engine instead??

    its longitudinal mounted for a more straight forward lay out and better weight distribution similar to any other conventional rear wheel drive car   

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    its longitudinal mounted for a more straight forward lay out and better weight distribution similar to any other conventional rear wheel drive car   

    Makes sense mate, especially with the size of that box! its huge haha 

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    yeah the rx8 boxs are known for being on the long side but very strong and relatively cheap

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    manifold slowly taking shape, this is the first draft and only tacked up for now

     

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    Epic work Ben, great read this thread.

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    Epic work Ben, great read this thread.

    cheers Richard its getting there slowly but surely 

    hey up fella have you got a price on a addaptor plate plz cheers,i in boxed you a few week ago

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    more progress last night.....

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    Looking good :)

    Are the headers not being equal length a issue?

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