OK, so im tossing up what to do next with my mini. As much as I like the old A-series, it has its issues, and to build an engine that makes anything over 100hp is big $$$. One of the options i've been exploring lately is the Toyota 4E-FTE out of a GT Starlet. As with the likes of Honda and Suzuki conversions, are there any ready made subframes that use the standard suspension available for this swap? Or is it a case of having everything made from scratch using a standard Mini subframe? I want to retain all the original front end of my car, so a fibreglass or extended front isn't really an option for me. It'll always be a road car, with the intention of doing the odd track day for a laugh, so massive horsepower isn't a priority, just something that'll give bigger cars a fright on the track and keep up with the traffic without screaming its guts out
I know I'll obviously need to convert to discs, and i'll definitely be upgrading the cones and shocks, but what else is involved, i.e. wiring, mounting the shifter, exhaust, etc? I really only want to use the Starlet engine loom if possible and leave the rest of the standard mini loom intact for the sake of simplicity. Can anyone point me in the right direction here, or suggest any alternatives? The 4EFTE looks like a hoot and looks like it'd fit quite well in the Clubman engine bay as opposed to a Honda B series, 4AGE or Vauxhall motor...
Also considering the much less common Honda City Turbo engine, if its any easier...