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PostPosted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:48 pm 
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mushroom wrote:
...this is/will be.... the only mazda powered mini.


Definitely the first Ford powered Mazda mini anyway.

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it fits

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this is at full lock the ribbed pully is not needed however it is a harmonic balancer so i cant split it, i will have to look at other b series engines to see if i can find one that will fit or get bigger offset rims


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You could fit at least 3 bags of cement on the passenger side to even out the weight distribution.

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You could fit at least 3 bags of cement on the passenger side to even out the weight distribution.


with the clutch and flywheel in the wieght will be more centred, the radiator and resovoir for the dry sump will also be on the passangers side so it should be pretty even

picked up a subframe jig yesterday courtey of mearcat, when i get back from work after chrissy i will be starting on the frame. there is still a couple of things i need to get like the inner cv joints and shifter/linkage

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Best of luck with it Mushy, i hope it turns out a real head-turner!!!

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You will have to join the rest of us northern suburbs folk for a cruise.

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