Mx-5 Donor - SSC

[Davidbolam]

what is the most recent mx5 donor you can use without having problems with emmissions ie cat etc?

[Big Vern]

You will require a Pre 1995 engine to avoid cat emissions.
All mx-5's run with a cat as standard so I would be less concerned so long as you take the stock fuel injection system and wiring - as they do with the westfield mx5.

HTH BV.

[skov]

Originally Posted by Big Vern

You will require a Pre 1995 engine to avoid cat emissions.
All mx-5's run with a cat as standard so I would be less concerned so long as you take the stock fuel injection system and wiring - as they do with the westfield mx5.

HTH BV.

I hope you're right, as mine's a '94

[Davidbolam]

Hello spud I hope the mx5 donor build is going well. Is there any chance of some more photos on the link. I have just made my first purchase. The uprights! I found a company in rowlands Gill who supply mx5 parts to mnr. All they do is break and race mx5s!

[spud69]

Hello David,

My camera is at home at the moment but i shall bring it in tomorrow and put a load more pics up on the site. There is just the steering column to fit now from the mx5 and all will be ready to cad up.

Cheers.....Andrew

[CTWV50]

Can't wait, been thinking of building a locost for years but was always put off by the sierra donor car. MX5 is so much more available these days and as has been said the engine and box are more refined. Looking to the future, any idea anyone what sort of power and torque the MX5 box can put up with?

Ooo! Better start learning to weld!

[Wee T]

I can't remember the torque figure but i've had an MX5 running just over 300 bhp on standard gearbox and differential.

Originally Posted by CTWV50

Can't wait, been thinking of building a locost for years but was always put off by the sierra donor car. MX5 is so much more available these days and as has been said the engine and box are more refined. Looking to the future, any idea anyone what sort of power and torque the MX5 box can put up with?

Ooo! Better start learning to weld!

[spud69]

I've added some more pics of the front suspension and steering rack:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/saturns...7625932340212/

The only thing left to complete now is the support frame for the steering column using the stock mx5 one, then the chassis and suspension can be cadded and cutting lists put out. Time is restrictive at the moment but just to get things moving on a bit, HandyAndy is coming over tomorrow to start putting together some cutting lists for the diff area of the chassis. Hopefully will be getting it all cadded soon.

Andrew

[skov]

Originally Posted by spud69

I've added some more pics of the front suspension and steering rack:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/saturns...7625932340212/

The only thing left to complete now is the support frame for the steering column using the stock mx5 one, then the chassis and suspension can be cadded and cutting lists put out. Time is restrictive at the moment but just to get things moving on a bit, HandyAndy is coming over tomorrow to start putting together some cutting lists for the diff area of the chassis. Hopefully will be getting it all cadded soon.

Andrew

Can't wait Spud, I'm itching to get started on my rear end!

I've decided not to use my MX5 now (it's too good to break), but if all goes well I should be purchasing another MX5 for my donor tomorrow
It's a 1991 1.6, so hopefully I'll be able to confirm that that fits too (it is a 1.8 you're using isn't it?)

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by skov

I'm itching to get started on my rear end!

...that made me laugh sorry ...long day n all that

as Spud has said, I,m going over to the unit tomorrow & will have all the rear diff cage/ tub frame etc dimensions confirmed by the end of the day

cheers
andy