its really good to see more and more of the mk1's about now esp one thats being built with original gm parts and not pattern parts good on you dude
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its really good to see more and more of the mk1's about now esp one thats being built with original gm parts and not pattern parts good on you dude
Thank you once again for comments, makes me want to go out and get on with the car!
Connor, not decided on the engine spec yet..
Will certainly not be standard sport spec though, will probably end up doing pretty much the same as my nova rally car engine.
Will defo have as much headwork as possible, Cam and the 40's obviously. Not sure on bottom end though, might try source a set of Forged pistons and get the crank etc lightened/balanced. Not sure yet.
Gearbox wise it will probably be an F13 with 4.5 Crown Wheel and Pinion for that bit more acceleration.
Once shell is painted and rolling, i might start worrying about engine/box but got alot more than that to worry about.
Got a wiring loom to source and a roof lining etc to fit. not lookng forward to that!
will you really need forge for that spec dude? surley you can run standerd ?
Sounds like a good plan to me, think this car deserves a good spec engine :thumb:
will be watching this one till its finished greg, you got some real good skills. And regarding the paintwork, you may aswell give it your best and if your still not happy with the final result, you can always get someone to blow over it again :)
completely agree with connor about the paint this is exactly what i am doing with my nova
Good to see some progress pics mate :thumb:
Hi Greg,
Please could you empty your message box or email me on Lotuselises2 AT yahoo.co.uk
I have a couple of ideas for you :)
If you manage to source some forged pistons I would be interested, especially oversize ones to take a 1300 to 1400cc.Quote:
Originally Posted by greg1.4
You can use forged rods from a X16XE or X14XE on the 13SB crank, they are the same length but the little end bearing is a different size. I think later 1400 8v pistons will fit the smaller little ends but I dont know of any forged ones available.
If you were closer I would have fit the roof lining for you. I love doing them and have fited a couple for members on here.
Also love doing wiring, could even remake the loom if required.
Hi rich.
I am led to believe the way forward is a 1.3 crank, in a 1.3 block, with the block bored to take early 1.2 pre-fuel injection sb pistons attached to the 1.3 con rods, giving a combined CC of 1440 there or there abouts. I know of a few peops building the likes of this engine. or alternatives using a 1.4 crank-rods-and piston set up in a 1.3 s or sb block to give an oversized CC. Early 1.2s with Carbs had the biggest piston diameter in any of the GM small block range. In saying that the 1.2sb incorperated a large piston with a short stroke. Match the piston from a 1.2 sb with the stroke of a 1.3 and you end up with a stroked, overbored 1.3... I intend to build a tuned 1.3 sb, but currently run a blue printed C14SE on carbs in my rally car.
epic project and a great read greg,only thing if your painting the underside and arches white would it not have been better to have used white gravitex.
awesome project though and cant wait for the outcome:)