Anyone know much about the new Choke engine coming?

http://www.mokeaustralia.com/products/N ... -53-5.html

Will it fit a Mini? Or will it blow up because it is made from compressed Weatbix?

Well all I can tell is it's a four cylinder. Have you got any more details like cc, power, gear box etc etc

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seems like a good idea, nice if it had some pep

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From the look of those inlet runners, I'd guess it's light and economical rather than powerful
Maybe 1.0L ?

Can't quite make out the lettering on the valve cover.

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Interesting, I did read ages ago about new engines with regards to Fijian assembled Mokes. They look small and economical to me but relatively modern. Notice the coilpack ignition.

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From http://www.tootoo.com/d-p18819240-mini_moke/

Mini-Moke
Description:
Place of Origin: China Chongqing
Category: Small city/economy cars
Main features: safety and economy
Engine size: 800 cc
Fuel type: Gasoline
Seats: 5
Drive: Front wheels
Engine and transmission
Engine location: Front, longitudinal
Displacement: 800cm
Engine type: Inline, 4 cylinder
Max power: 58.00 PS (34 kW) at 5250 Rev. per min.
Max torque: 84.00 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke: 70.6 x 82.3 mm (2.8 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.0578 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Passenger space: 3,640 litres (962 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: Disks
Rear brakes: Drums
Dimensions and weight
Weight: 858 kg (1,891.6 pounds)
Overall length: 3,730 mm (146.9 inches)
Overall width: 1,540 mm (60.6 inches)
Overall height: 1,350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 2,380 mm (93.7 inches)
Other specifications
Country of origin: China
Body type: steel body
Color: red; green;yellow

If it's chinese made, good luck getting passed emissions!

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1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

That was my first thought too , but then I wondered if it is a typical Chinese type product where it is a copy of some other engines design . I wonder if it is a copy from something we already have (Suzuki or Daihatsu etc) and the engine could be sourced locally or through a Jap importer and you could then use the Chinese subframe and driveshafts (possibly even gearbox) . Be interesting to see the full details of the subframe etc and see if it could be used as an easier step for an engine conversion . I assume the subframe would need engineering as any engine conversions subframe would but if it passes easily then it's a lot of work saved .

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I have been looking into it a bit. Apparently, the whole moke project in China is being run/funded any an Aussie and an American and they are trying to get it imported and complied. Latest news I can find is that it is a three cylinder fuel injected 900 and something cc engine?

Apparently, the new Moke body is much heavier than the original as thicker steel is used with less pressings to add rigidity.

Mind you everything I buy that is steel from Supacrap seems to bust.

Sounds pretty much like a Daihatsu or copy of then, doesn't it?
Very interesting thought re subframe for conversions
KB

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It seems a lot of trouble and expense for not a lot of return (on an old mini however, but they would definitely suit a re-creation of the moke.

I seriously can't see them being allowed to be reintroduced (but on that same line of thought, they let Harley Davidsons on the road), so what is the main market for these cars? Little island countries for resort cars?

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I suspect owen1975richard that you may be right. This model choke is near 200kg heavier than the real deal

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I did hear that it was 'based' on a 997 Diahatsu motor, 3 cyl I think.
There are a few companys in China claiming to be making mokes, but they
are scammers just trying to get some money out of anyone who's willing.

It is interesting as to why they would even contemplate building Mokes as
the world is a lot stricter iwth safety than it was 40 years ago. Trying to get one registered in Australia is a bit of a grey area but I know of 2 that have done it
without to much hassle, technical it is illegal as you are rebirthing an old car.

hmmm is it left hand drive

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