Mk Indy R1 Kit Car, Build Diary

This collection of postings will document the build of an MK Indy Sports Car with a Yamaha R1 motorcycle engine by a builder with no automotive experience at all. Should be a hoot.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Oil Sump Baffle Plate & Clutch Springs

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This weekend I finally started on some modifications to the R1 engine. These were pretty simple and included installing an oil sump baffle ...

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Dropping in the engine for measurements

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This week we set out to drop the engine into the chassis to take measurements so the engine cradle could be ordered. This has to be ordered...

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

The Kit Arrives

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A couple weeks later than expected and the kit has finally arrived! If you remember, I ordered the kit as a rolling chassis. In this case,...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

I'm not avoiding it

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Well, Just wanted to send a quick note that I have not been avoiding this blog nor have I decided against the build. I'm still waiting ...

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Monday, May 4, 2009

The Wiring Harness

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Full Loom, graphically segmented. (Full Size Here) As previously mentioned, I received a near complete wiring harness along with the R1 e...

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Saturday, May 2, 2009

The Engine Arrives

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The Engine: 2006 Yamaha YZF R1 Engine. 998 cc. 175bhp @ 12,500 RPM. 105 Nm (78 ft lbs) @ 10900 RPM. 6 speed sequential gearbox. Fuel Inj...

Friday, May 1, 2009

More About the Build

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About the Build: In my first post I talked about Kit Cars and Locost Builds. I'm certainly not a locost builder, at least not this time ...

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