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 Post subject: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:45 pm 
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Just completed a deal to get my old Sprint back.

So I’m going to be a Dolomite owner after a absence of nearly twelve years.

Just got to work out what engine she’s gonna get this time round.😊

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Phill.

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1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
480Hrs @ 14/03/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.

Working on a ratio of just 7Hrs a day not including driving to the Sprint.
That equals to 68 days that doesn’t include weekends.
Member TDC no 0471

Project 13B Sprint now back on.


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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:03 pm 
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:thumbsup: Welcome back!

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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:48 pm 
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Hi Phil,

Welcome back.

Just make sure the new engine doesn't rust proof my car like last time!!!!

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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:20 pm 
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Didn't you get married in the interim? Have you run the decision past Mrs V8 yet? :lol:

Welcome back all the same!


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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:47 pm 
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Yes, welcome Phill, i can see a very interesting thread starting soon 8)

Tony.

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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:51 am 
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Welcome back Phill.

How about a nice TVR V8? :wink:

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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:29 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:02 am 
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Alun.
Married yes to Mrs V8 and is more than happy to have the Sprint on the drive than the Plastic Scimitar.

Len.
I'll do my very best not to Rust Proof your Sprint again.
Don't forget that Stag engine was changed for another Stag engine that didn't burn more oil than petrol.

Mart.
Been looking at TVR engines again but they are so damm expensive
AJPv8 like the last swap just sold on eBay for £800 needing a rebuild lost oil pressure.

It may be a more sensible engine choice this time round.

Thanks
Phill.

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2009 Mini Clubman Cooper S Daily Driver.
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
480Hrs @ 14/03/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.

Working on a ratio of just 7Hrs a day not including driving to the Sprint.
That equals to 68 days that doesn’t include weekends.
Member TDC no 0471

Project 13B Sprint now back on.


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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:23 am 
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Welcome back Phil.

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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:22 pm 
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Still waiting for the Sprint to come back home.
Illness within Sprint owner's family.

But a complete running and driving 230bhp donor vehicle has been sourced.
And will be stripped out before Sprint comes home.

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2009 Mini Clubman Cooper S Daily Driver.
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
480Hrs @ 14/03/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.

Working on a ratio of just 7Hrs a day not including driving to the Sprint.
That equals to 68 days that doesn’t include weekends.
Member TDC no 0471

Project 13B Sprint now back on.


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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:31 pm 
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Welcome back Phil!

I still have a picture you kindly took many years ago of the house in Epsom where my car originally came from. Glad you are returning to the fold.

MC

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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:12 am 
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What’s the 230bhp donor car Phil ?


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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 1:19 pm 
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It has 4 Spark Plugs?.

And is 230 Standard without mods.

And it's Japanese.

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2009 Mini Clubman Cooper S Daily Driver.
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
480Hrs @ 14/03/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.

Working on a ratio of just 7Hrs a day not including driving to the Sprint.
That equals to 68 days that doesn’t include weekends.
Member TDC no 0471

Project 13B Sprint now back on.


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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 3:21 pm 
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Big turbo ?!

I seem to remember you made the car 2 inches longer ?


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 Post subject: Re: Sprintv8
PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:15 pm 
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SR20 DET? :)

Tony
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It has 4 Spark Plugs?.

And is 230 Standard without mods.

And it's Japanese.

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