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Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 1:47 pm
by Jon Tilson
You cant get much cheaper than a TR7
I thought the T16 was pretty much O series bottom ended and hence would go with sherpa bits and an LT77.
Isn't that what's in a Disco Mpi, minus the turbo? Not a common breaker setup but must be possible.
Jonners
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 3:10 pm
by Carledo
IMO the T16 is a dog! Heavy gutless and very tall. I have done considerable work on these and on a T16 equipped Disco (rare as hens teeth)
It did indeed use an LT77 box, but with a deep, one off, ally bellhousing adaptor which doesn't fit anything else, good luck finding one!
I'm gonna stick with Vauxhall power, cheap, bulletproof and easy to get and fit!
Steve
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 11:35 am
by Jon Tilson
Can't argue with that....
Jonners
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 5:58 pm
by Mx5 turbo dolly
Too late now!!
Front subframe is out and on eBay complete with
Engine,gearbox,brakes-everything!!!
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 7:11 pm
by DazasDolly
Sorry for hijacking the thread.
I had a chap from Lowestoft come round to buy some Vitesse seats I didn't need and he has built a Herald with the 3.9L Disco engine in, it's going to Santapod soon. From the pics he showed me it looks awesome.
Darren
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 8:21 pm
by Carledo
Mx5 turbo dolly wrote:Too late now!!
Front subframe is out and on eBay complete with
Engine,gearbox,brakes-everything!!!
Dont worry! I think you are going about this the best way! The Dolly subframe is horribly restrictive on what you can fit, its probably easier to make the MX5 front clip fit the Dolly body than to marry the Mazda engine to a Dolly subframe.
Steve
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 8:23 pm
by Carledo
DazasDolly wrote:Sorry for hijacking the thread.
I had a chap from Lowestoft come round to buy some Vitesse seats I didn't need and he has built a Herald with the 3.9L Disco engine in, it's going to Santapod soon. From the pics he showed me it looks awesome.
Darren
There was a Purple and white Herald Coupe on the bay last week with this setup in it and a TR8 live axle. Looked absolutely EVIL!
Steve
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 9:13 pm
by Mx5 turbo dolly
How do I attach pics?
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:05 pm
by Mx5 turbo dolly
Just to keep you all up to date,engine is in and
Running !!!!!
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:18 pm
by Carledo
Superb! and quick work too!
Steve
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:19 pm
by maximus
Well done
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:08 am
by Mad Mart
We could do with some pics, Rich.
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:29 am
by 80Sprint
Mx5 turbo dolly wrote:How do I attach pics?
Look at the top of the "Dolomite related " part of the forum.
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:26 pm
by triplesfanatic
Impressive work well done. FYI the Magenta Sprint is about to be reunited with a fully reconditioned Sprint lump and O/D 'box next weekend. About 10 tins of waxoil have also been applied after being boiled in the kettle! Good luck with the rest of your build.
Dave
P.S How much BHP have you gained by fitting the Mazda lump?
Re: MX5 Dolly
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:23 am
by Mx5 turbo dolly
Nope,I am computer stupid!
Can't do it
If I send pics to someone can they magic
Them on here.
Awesome news on the magenta sprint I really liked
That one!!
Standard 1.6 bhp is 115.
Once I have done a few miles in it I will
Fit my supercharger kit and that will give me
170-180bhp.
And still do 35mpg!!