What engines have people installed successfully in there minis?

I'm looking at an engine conversion, and want to keep FWD, and prefer a car motor over a bike engine. I'd like to hear from those out there that have already done the hard work to fit a different motor, so I can figure out which way to go.

This is long term of course, probably won't happen for 3-5 years, but I want to start planning soon. I've got a 78 clubbie van that I reckon would be a perfect start .

Cheers
matt

I know mine is not the easiest of fits, but I wanted something different,
so I've shoehorned a Subaru EJ20 (no, not the turbo WRX) motor, gearbox, suspension, brakes, wiring loom.... well EVERYTHING is subie except:
master cylinder - honda civic
seats - mazda mx5
radiator - aluminium nissan
windscreen wipers - moke

but it still aint finished yet

Mike

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I'm interested in a honda v-tec engine for a hillclimb car.They say you use a modified front metro subframe that has been lengthend 90 mm.You can then fit the 5 speed gearbox and you have around 160 BHP.It would cost a fair amount of money to get the 1275 up to that amount of BHP and then of course you have the engine weight difference.I notice a few people like the Starlet and Suzuki GTi conversions.

figjam i was talking to charlie borg he has a vtec in a mini race car and it was quick but not that much quicker than the real mini's
when i told him bout brads car and 150 hp his jaw droped
makka

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So much for that idea.........What does Brad have ?

A Gold Coast guy is putting a V Tec in a roundy and has it almost ready. Can not wait to see it and have a drive.

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A Bloody Mini

1970 Mini K, 1380cc, 1.75 HIF SU, 30 70 Cam, 2" Zorts
1969 Mini K, Stock Standard and Orginal. (Slow as Hell)

How about Dean's 350 hp 4efte monster
See posts by Baracade

Mike

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Too many cars, and too little time.

I think that thing is going to be scary... (pack a spare pair of undies job)

The 4EFTE engine seems like the best option at the moment for a clubby. Im going to be putting a daihatsu CB70 engine into my roundnose once I get some time to trial fit it and weld up an engine frame for it. I already have the engine and everything ready to go.


The CB70 has 105 hp stock and can make up to 140-150 wheel HP pretty easily from the looks of things.

A daihatsu ? Something different.
I have a SRI Holden Barina 2 LTR that goes like the clappers,I wouldn't mind a Holden in a roundnose.I wouldn't mind the turbo 2 LTR Astra ethier,don't know if they would fit ( running into the rain,tape measure in hand)

That daihatsu is a nice motor. Don't suppose you've got round to weighing it yet?
Be interesting to compare with an A series / 4efte / CB70 all including g'box.

Mike

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Too many cars, and too little time.

nah not yet, its still sitting where I left it the day I picked it up. Ill get around to it soon, not this weekend though. I have too much happening with my other car. Im looking for 350+rwkw this weekend.

I went the Gti road. Frame just FINISHED today. I will post some pics when I get a digi cam.

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

I didn't know there was such a thing..... would be very interesting to measure up under the bonnet.

I have a clubman with a 4efte in it. 155hp@wheels on 12psi (standard motor with t25 turbo)

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