Project 63 part 19 - Let's get the engine started!

This time we're fitting the new Heritage front subframe to the MkI, plus a look at the new engine.
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[@gafrers]

Great update on a great project

[@andymurdoch1346]

Looking good guys. Please make the videos a bit longer. 🙏

[@onepairofhands]

sounds great - excellent work gents

[@bsaroyalstarbsaempirestar4596]

❤

[@pauljeffries]

Great work chaps......sounds great.....I'll see you at the coffee meet 👍👌

[@markhollinshead4153]

Very nice job on the car, very high quality bit of kit and sounds amazing. Makes want to pull my finger out and start my clubman

[@billywhizz98]

That looks and sounds awesome

[@willgrime]

Just my ideal Mini…. Could you put a complete specification for it somewhere I could download it? It’s even the right colour. Love it! Cheers Will

[@leeedwards7721]

I cut my 14 year old teeth on Minis, Did my 1st ever Llandow race at 18 CLASS-5, So watching this Beauty come together brings back amazing memories.

[@OnlineHousehusband]

Fantastic work chaps and looks stunning. 🎉 Do you not run air filters? I get the performance gains from the ram pipes but isn't there a risk having the carb inlets exposed? Is this okay for a Road car? Also where does the breather pipe go to from the MED timing cover? Is that going to a second catch tank under the passensger wing?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

If we fancy a longer road trip we'd install a filter, but it's not going to be a high mileage car. We're going to weld an additional inlet to the rocker cover on that side.

[@malcolmmoy]

Not so keen on the external 12v fuel pump connectors.

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

It's ok, it's not going to be a wet weather all season car.

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

Nayt.

[@andrewk450]

I love how this car is turning out, just the right amount of upgrades. Did this Mini have a push button start? What's the reason for changing to a solenoid?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

Thanks Andrew. The pre-made loom we bought was for a later MkI with alternator, so for simplicity we decided to bypass the floor start and fit a later turn-key ignition switch. In an ideal word we would have wired up from scratch, but couldn't justify the time/cost.

[@timsminigarage]

Does having the fuel filter up that high prevent you using the last 1/4 or so of fuel? Or is the pump able to suck up and through the filter to the pump?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

Yes they can pull from 1.5 metres - quite powerful little pumps.

[@murty4471]

Very nice. Why not your lovely MED alloy Radiator?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

We had this one going spare on the shelf 😄

[@Oldenglishmini]

Just wondering if this is the standard sound for this exhaust or has the engine enhanced it. I’m looking for an exhaust system for my 1310 1275 GT

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

Yes they do sound sweet. This engine is running around 11:1 compression, so not a full race motor.

[@josephpickering1927]

Would you guys happen to have any recommendations for someone to convert a body loom to plug and play?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

How'd you mean?

[@josephpickering1927]

@@MEDEngineeringTechVideos basically got engine loom working but not lights, no abs sensors and no radio etc, I’ve run out of wiring skill so looking for a reputable person to help - you guys seem to really know your stuff

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

@@josephpickering1927sorry, no idea when it comes to modern cars, CAN bus, ABS etc. Best try and find a local auto electrician.

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲

[@moevahora9992]

which model facet fuel filter are you guys using?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

We're running a Petrol King regulator on this one.

[@Oldenglishmini]

I notice no oil cooler - would this be just for a race car

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

Typically yes, prolonged high RPM, or when run in warm climates.

[@adamwort7160]

Why the white reflectors under the head lights Is this car going for export

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

It was made in Zimbabwe in 1963 from a CKD kit.