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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 06:38 PM
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Just finished this Duratec mk1
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:01 PM
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Looks lovely
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:36 PM
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We need build pics

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220 bhp? Or more?
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:39 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:48 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:59 PM
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220 bhp? Or more?
totally standard engine other than exhaust , throttle bodies & Ecu , made 190 on the rollers so a good starting point before spending on cams , pistons & rods 👍
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 08:03 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 08:21 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 08:24 PM
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Lovely job mate

Quite a few hours went into getting it looking that nice!
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 08:54 PM
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Wow that's had some work put into it! What a nice car
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 09:47 PM
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Very nice looking car indeed

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Smart! what gearbox - mx5?
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 06:44 AM
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Smart! what gearbox - mx5?
yes a late Mazda mx5 nc 6 speed
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 12:47 PM
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That looks really nice, I also like the Tawny one as well.
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That’s stunning and a real credit to you

thought it was a Mazda box,is the mx5 you’ve used the same as the rx8 6 speed box?
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 03:30 PM
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No the rx8 box is smaller & different bell housing pattern but I think the ratios are the same as mine .
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Originally Posted by tawny
No the rx8 box is smaller & different bell housing pattern but I think the ratios are the same as mine .

CheeRs for the reply. That’s a bonus if it’s smaller for what I’m planning on doing
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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 12:53 PM
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Really nice build.
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Think that may be my old car!
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