After a long wait I finally got all my engine parts back from the engineers. Some changes to the new engine compared to the old one. Using 1360 Hypatec Pistons instead of Omega and a new cylinder head.
Engine parts ready and waiting to be collected from the engineers.
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Superb engineering done. Crack tested, wedged and nitrided crankshaft.
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Hypatec Pistons fitted to resized conrods
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ARP bolts
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Excellent looking newly ported cylinder head
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Gearbox rebuilt, old gears and diff were transferred to the new casing
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Change of colour to more of classic colour
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Engine assembly
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Engine back in the mini
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Relocated the oil cooler from the side to the front
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Ready to go
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Now to run in the engine and then keep fingers crossed for better reliability and faster lap times
Engine parts ready and waiting to be collected from the engineers.
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Superb engineering done. Crack tested, wedged and nitrided crankshaft.
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Hypatec Pistons fitted to resized conrods
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ARP bolts
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Excellent looking newly ported cylinder head
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Gearbox rebuilt, old gears and diff were transferred to the new casing
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Change of colour to more of classic colour
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Engine assembly
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Engine back in the mini
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Relocated the oil cooler from the side to the front
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Ready to go
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Now to run in the engine and then keep fingers crossed for better reliability and faster lap times
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