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That's pretty much what I got, 5th does over 120+ *cough* kilometers *cough* on a private road. If someone made a really short ratio box for Starlets where they topped out at 100 like Minis then I'd imagine you could cut the 0-60 time right down.

I thought the turbo's did near 70 in second? Or are you talking about the 4EFTE on your 4x4?

My old Starlet was a 1997 I think, I had a rev gauge in mine and the limiter is at 6200rpm. Right on the limit it was doing 60mph. Just as a reference if it helps at all: 3rd gear topped out at around 85-86, and 4th was 105-110.

As far as I am aware all UK spec EP91's do 60 in second. Other than that I'm guessing it's down to inaccurate speedos, different wheel sizes etc... But I definately did 60 in 2nd in mine.

Have you not got an uprated actuator yet? If not, then get one.

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According to Wikpedia the bore on the 4EFE's found in EP91's is .3 mm bigger than the 4EFTE/1st gen 4EFE. It's certainly possible but if you're going to do a rebuild you might aswell use oversized pistons and have the block rebored anyway. Wether it's exactly identical other than that, I don't know.

Sure, you can sort the little patches of rust on the arches.

It's a bit of fun. bloody health and safety generation

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Basically you want as much flow as possible without losing velocity, or something like that. A cat is a restriction, it serves no performance purpose. Have a read up on exhaust scavenging aswell.

Theoretically a decat should give gains. I am told "back pressure" is nonsense. When you say you are getting your exhaust done, do you mean a full system?

My old strut brace, can I have it back please. jokes

The sound of the engine right infront of you.

How fucking good does this sound! The firewall has been cut out and the intake is basically in the car, sounds fucking great!

You should be alright, 45 profile tyres are fine. 50 profiles are fairly close to the arches on the front but just about clears them.

Can't go wrong with colour coding. Nice EP anyway.

Would usually say colour code but not too sure as it goes nicely with the bumper canards and matches the spoiler/wheels/wing mirrors.

Ryno talks sense.

I could possibly get it for free, as it's just been sat there and I don't think my uncle could give two shits about it. The problem is I don't think he has the keys or the logbook for it, as the previous owner of the house he lived in just left it there. Along with a boat, a pool table, etc... lucky bastard. But it's just a matter of wether I'd make any money breaking it. I suppose I'd have to join some Mini forums to find out. When the weather picks up I might have a proper look underneath it to see if it's worth even attempting to restore it, as I said it's going to need a respray and lots of welding done so it's going to be a full strip down and rebuild sort of thing. If I did it as a project I'd probably keep it all original then sell it on for a profit.

Mad ideas aside, does anyone know if it would be worth breaking for spares as I don't think it will ever go back on the road.

How's she going to smack you after you've disabled her?

This guy should do comedy

As others have said, good work as always. Someone seriously needs to do something with that EP82 though, the body looks like it's in good condition and it's a nice rare colour. Would be a shame to see it go to waste.