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by PaulEllis
Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rolling Radius & Insets & Offsets!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1031

Rolling Radius & Insets & Offsets!!

:-? Can anyone provide me with a bit of tyre tech info on moggy wheels? 1) Whats the rolling radius laden and unladen for a standard 5.20 R14 moggy wheel 2) Whats the inset for standard rim 3) Whats the offset for standard rim 4) Whats the maximum Inset you can use without any contact 5) Whats the m...
by PaulEllis
Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Conversions - Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTI
Replies: 35
Views: 12413

OLiVe and the Metal Termites! - no its not a punk band!

I notice a BFH, a screwdriver and spanners - but what on earth did you use the hacksaw for? :o Have you decided whats going in the hole? Think it was there in case of emergencies! I'm convinced the Huyabusa is the way to go, just about to do a deal on one. still undecided about the axle yet, alot o...
by PaulEllis
Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Is it an MM or a Series 2
Replies: 12
Views: 5650

:oops: Thanks for the correction Rog, I added my recollections from 78 and it just goes to show the mind fades with years, always check the records dont rely on the mind!!

So Ian's car is an MM or Series II depending on his Chassis No ?
Ian what's the answer I'm intriuged :D
by PaulEllis
Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Conversions - Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTI
Replies: 35
Views: 12413

:D Hi Guys.
Amazingly we got from debating the potentials of building a rip snorting moggy to a oil burning chugger and back to the topic in about ten moves well done !
here's a pic of Olive half naked ! lol :roll:<br>Image<br>
by PaulEllis
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Conversions - Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTI
Replies: 35
Views: 12413

Suzuki Swift GTi Engine or was it a Huyabusa!!

:-? Mmm! I've been checking things out and the Super Carry 13 is looking good for all sorts of bits, but then I had another idea!! why mince around with the 100HP Swift engine, when its all been done before in the Kit-Car world - 178HP 140Torque from a standard Suzuki Huyabusa engine. its lighter sm...
by PaulEllis
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:28 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Conversions - Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTI
Replies: 35
Views: 12413

Engine Conversions - Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTI

Has anyone considered or used this great little motor yet, I've seen the usual K series, fiat stuff and midgets/sprites with the swift engine, but I've not come across any moggies yet.
Anyone know why not or has it been done already? answers on a postcard please! :roll:
by PaulEllis
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:17 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Is it an MM or a Series 2
Replies: 12
Views: 5650

I owned a very early 803 Series II in 1976 and I just found her and bought her again ! (I must be mad), but in 78 the big end went and I rebuilt the engine, but No 3 went again, anyway after much searching I ended up at one of BL's stores in an area of Birmingham, the usual old guy in an oily cloth ...