New build

[sparkybagnall]

It's a sierra set up with type 9 tunnel

Think I'll try and squeeze a nice merlin engine in there must be one down the museum they won't miss

Not sure what engine yet to be honest I like the idea of a bike engine but not sure long term it will be a good idea and the mrs wants to be able to drive it as well so I'm think either 2.0 black top or 1.8 series both on bike carbs but there's a long way to go yet so who nos what may happen

And I brought it off jonathan goes by jmh on the roadster forum

He has the other chassis on eBay

[Johno]

Hi Mark,
You're in good hands on here. Any of these guys will give you any advice you need to get your car on the road... just ask away.

Look forward to your build photos.

[sparkybagnall]

http://s1281.photobucket.com/albums/...l/?action=view

Photos of build bits

[sparkybagnall]

Does anyone have any plans for bike engine cradles not really bothered about the make at the minute just want to see what's involved before I decide weather to get one made or do it my self

[Stot]

Originally Posted by sparkybagnall

Does anyone have any plans for bike engine cradles not really bothered about the make at the minute just want to see what's involved before I decide weather to get one made or do it my self

There is an example and explanation on page 85 of the book if all you need is an idea.

Cheers
Stot

[jason 82]

Make sure that the engine stays in the same angle as what it sits in the bike, otherwise there could be a problem with fueling, due to the carb not being level. Try and keep the original bike cradle if possible, and once it's lined up with the prop, run your 25mm box across the bay to suit your engine cradle. I only know this because I built a buggy, and had fuel problems, and that's what caused it. Hope this helps you out !

[sparkybagnall]

i picked up some team dynamic pro race 1.2 s the other day ive put a photo on photo bucket they were a bargin for £41 of fleabayich

ive been havin thoughts of a change of direction with the engine side of things instead of bike power ive been considering the mx5 1.8 ive been offered a 100,000 mile engine and box with prop wiring loom and ecu for £350 which is very tempting my chassis is setup for a type 9 ford box will this setup drop straight in as ive been looking at trl fabrications supercharger kits and it all looks very tempting for very low money

Id love some input on people past experience with mx5 installs and so on

cheers mark