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  1. Jan

    Jan Well-Known Member
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    If it's done you can get a ride
     
  2. mini_racer

    mini_racer Well-Known Member

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    Bring it to TX, it will have fun at COTA and can stretch it's legs a little.
     
  3. 00Mini

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    The workmanship on this manifold is absolutely second to none !!
     
  4. UKCoopeR

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    Save one for a museum of modern art display, thanks for sharing the progress with us!
     
  5. Jan

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    Ok, got the Stage 3 Big Valve head back...........
    Ceramic coating chambers and exhaust ports
    32mm intake valves and 27mm inconel exhaust valves with Stage 2 CNC porting
    92lb springs vs 78lb on stage 1 and 2. She's gonna see 35+psi at some point..........
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  6. MCS02

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    Very Nice!:drool:drool
     
  7. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    ^^ Switch to a smartphone. They're more water resistant.
     
  8. cct1

    cct1 Well-Known Member
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    18K is just for the bolts.
     
  9. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Yeah it looks ok but the real question is will be faster than the twin engine MINI because everyone knows two motors must be better than one. Hahahahaha


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    JUST KIDDING
     
  10. 00Mini

    00Mini Well-Known Member

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    I just love the quality of the craftsmanship.
     
  11. Jan

    Jan Well-Known Member
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  12. 00Mini

    00Mini Well-Known Member

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    Beautiful welds.
     
  13. minirab

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    Simply great!
     
  14. Jan

    Jan Well-Known Member
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    the CNC is still running today!
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    getting there.............:D
     
  15. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    Oh baby :drool
     
  16. Canusrufis

    Canusrufis RMW Powered R53
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    The whole thing is looking nice Jan. I really like the look of that rear quarter panel!
     
  17. 00Mini

    00Mini Well-Known Member

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    What's not to like with the thought and workmanship pt hat has gone into this project.
     
  18. minirab

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    Dumb question time, where will this car be run, time attack, track day?
     
  19. MCS02

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    Dragon Dragon Dragon Dragon DRAGON!!!!!!!!!
     
  20. minirab

    minirab Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, love the pictures!