T4 engine into old Mini (engine starts and dies, HELP!!) - Page 9

minibugga · Aug 26th, 2012, 15:21

Thaaanks a lot Gatos, I will check my loom to find it and connect my fan.

I will try to upload a short video of the car running. Still haven´t given it a good go, but I´m looking forward for it.

Cheers

minibugga · Jul 28th, 2013, 17:08

Well well.... It´s been a long time and there have been a few updates.

Engine runs OK, braking is OK, but the suspension set up is still not spot on.

The biggest problem I´m having is the battle between the high torque and the little grip on the car. It´s very hard to accelerate hard out of any turn and I´m looking into changing the std. diff to an LSD unit.

Any advice is welcome as this car only weights about 330kg on the rear axle where all the power is transferred to the ground on 13" wheels.

Any other tricks to increase grip?

Cheers,

Gonzo

GaryS40 · Jul 28th, 2013, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by minibugga

Well well.... It´s been a long time and there have been a few updates.

Engine runs OK, braking is OK, but the suspension set up is still not spot on.

The biggest problem I´m having is the battle between the high torque and the little grip on the car. It´s very hard to accelerate hard out of any turn and I´m looking into changing the std. diff to an LSD unit.

Any advice is welcome as this car only weights about 330kg on the rear axle where all the power is transferred to the ground on 13" wheels.

Any other tricks to increase grip?

Cheers,

Gonzo

That's nearly 12 months since your last post, minibugga!

The only thing I can think of, off the top of my head is wider tyres to increase the grip.

An LSD would be a good idea, or be gentler on the accelerator, when exiting a bend. :-p

Gary

m1tch1987 · Jul 28th, 2013, 22:35

Big tyres needed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa9jpDQns1M

Perhaps look at what those Z cars use? I am sure those 'busa engines put out more power.

DWM · Jul 28th, 2013, 22:46

Eat more pies.

minibugga · Jul 31st, 2013, 07:28

I´m already running nice tyres (ACB10) and would not like to go any wider.

In order to change the diff I have to choose between quaife and gripper.
Has anyone tried any of them?

Cheers

Jul 28th, 2013, 22:35	#84
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Big tyres needed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa9jpDQns1M Perhaps look at what those Z cars use? I am sure those 'busa engines put out more power. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Jul 28th, 2013, 22:46	#85
DWM VOC Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 18:13 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford	Eat more pies. __________________ (Formerly) 1988 745 B230K (Phoenix)

Aug 26th, 2012, 15:21	#81
minibugga Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2015 00:51 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oxford	Thaaanks a lot Gatos, I will check my loom to find it and connect my fan. I will try to upload a short video of the car running. Still haven´t given it a good go, but I´m looking forward for it. Cheers

Jul 28th, 2013, 17:08	#82
minibugga Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2015 00:51 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oxford	Well well.... It´s been a long time and there have been a few updates. Engine runs OK, braking is OK, but the suspension set up is still not spot on. The biggest problem I´m having is the battle between the high torque and the little grip on the car. It´s very hard to accelerate hard out of any turn and I´m looking into changing the std. diff to an LSD unit. Any advice is welcome as this car only weights about 330kg on the rear axle where all the power is transferred to the ground on 13" wheels. Any other tricks to increase grip? Cheers, Gonzo

Jul 31st, 2013, 07:28	#86
minibugga Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2015 00:51 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oxford	I´m already running nice tyres (ACB10) and would not like to go any wider. In order to change the diff I have to choose between quaife and gripper. Has anyone tried any of them? Cheers

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