Gday guys, this is sorta a poll.

What are your opinions on all the other non a series motors out there for the mini. eg: toyota, honda motors. I would like to know what you would think is the best in value, bang for buck etc... pretty much an overview on each different motor, in the mini.

sorry if there has already been a thread dedicated to this topic, i couldn't find it!

many thanks, josh

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go the turbo charged yamaha R1 conversion ,,,bang for buck has got to be the best & it`s way lighter than anything else on the market & it`s also got the 6 speed dog box & & & & &



sorry,,,,i do get carried away sometimes

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Reverse is overrated anyway

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Metal to burn, sparks to fly...

Well i think if you want bang for buck and dont want to do any work then you cant go past this mini.... Its in the uk, un modified body work, 2 litre motor with quad throttle bodies.......And to get it over here and regoed i think you will still come out under 14 grand

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3064

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1974 Moke - 998cc
76 Clubman B16a2 Vtec AWD Turbo 12.9@105mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9PW49e1hYs

damn man......thats HOT!! Maybe one day you will see JAM v2.0 with something like that!

hmmm, not that i know much, but there was a honda v-tec type r motor in a round in england (think thats what it was) and to me that would be beaut, naturally aspirated does it for me

If you're not nostalgic or capable of building a quick mini motor yourself do a conversion.

When the conversion is done, it'll owe you say $4k (exagerated). From that point you have: more powerful engine (that won't leak oil), better gearbox (won't leak oil), more diff ratio options, cheaper running costs, fool injection, at worst 5 speed g/box(that won't leak oil).......and the clincher..... it is much less likely to leak oil.

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But he's thriving and striving and hugging the turns.

type r vtecs have been done many times in roundies but all have the front lengthened at least 90mm... g13b suzuki 1.3L is the go for a roundie in aust, but that opel motor one i posted could be another choice as we got them motors in our calibra's here.

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1974 Moke - 998cc
76 Clubman B16a2 Vtec AWD Turbo 12.9@105mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9PW49e1hYs

its a sham he could not also paint the under side of the bonnet

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Its those little things AY

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Both the calibra owners I know have major dramas with their engines. Both are poor/dismal/wont idle, both leak oil, etc etc....

I believe most of the problems are due to the electronics. Turf the injection and go webers I say.

*edit - JUST found out also that the Calibra motor/gearbox is LARGER than the VTEC equivalent.

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[NATHAN] -- Sold everything mini related and am back in big beautiful BMWs

Hah Hah.

Guess why the Calibra motor is crap? Becuase they were made by HOLDEN here and sent to the UK and Germany for fitting to Calibras. They are the smelly old Camira donk with a 16v head bolted on. I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.

Go the G13B I reckon. But I'd still like to measure the 4cyl 1000cc March Super-Turbo engine - factory supercharged and turboed. If it will fit, it should have plenyty of power potential left.

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

Notice Brad has signed up to 16v with a gallery... noice

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Toyota Starlet GT
I love thoes things......
i don't know much about it but i wnat the conversion, would any one know the price for the conversion??
That would be cool 5 speed QUICK damn quick
1.3L Turbo MMMMM nice
Thanks Guys

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Blackrz
(998cc Clubman)
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"I Live My Life A Quater Mile At A Time"