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Author:  snowie [ Thu May 26, 2005 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  A+ engine really a plus or just a waste of money
I was recently told that for around five grand, I can have a whole A+ series engine/ gearbox, disc brakes, dash and just about everything from the front of a ninties cooper s converted to my mini! this meant air con, EFI a more powerful 1275 engine, compared to my 1100 and, well brakes that actually stopped me!
Im really considering this conversion, it sounds like a good deal but as always before I do anything to my mini I consult you guys, and gals. So has anyone out there done this conversion and would you reccomend it?
I know my engine and gearbox are on their way out due to some recent disturbing noises and the passengers getting a foot massage from something banging against the firewall :lol: . So any ideas on a new engine that will cost me around five grand would be helpfull.
Author:  9YaTaH [ Thu May 26, 2005 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Front Cut
I have heard that Jap Front Cuts go for around 4K...so if 5K is the cost to convert your Mini then it sounds reasonable to me...just remember that the power is down.
Author:  snowie [ Thu May 26, 2005 6:28 pm ]
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Yeah i know the power will drop a little but it will be better than what iv'e got at the moment and i can always modify it.
Author:  GtiMini [ Thu May 26, 2005 6:35 pm ]
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2 words.... DO IT.

I put an 1275 A+ engine package in a mini and it was really nice. Smooth, powerful, modern(ish) and reliable. Unlike the rattly old smokey worn out gutless unreliable POS 1100 that was in it. Didn't cost me much more than a full engine and g'box rebuild and I didn't look back. Best move I ever made on that mini.
Author:  9YaTaH [ Thu May 26, 2005 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Maintenance
GtiMini wrote:
2 words.... DO IT.

I put an 1275 A+ engine package in a mini and it was really nice. Smooth, powerful, modern(ish) and reliable. Unlike the rattly old smokey worn out gutless unreliable POS 1100 that was in it. Didn't cost me much more than a full engine and g'box rebuild and I didn't look back. Best move I ever made on that mini.


and maintenance is soooooo much more interesting :D
Author:  min13k [ Thu May 26, 2005 6:55 pm ]
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hey we can send dooke to you ... you'll need a small asian boy to get in to do the service's they have small hands arms you know
makka
Author:  Fat80y [ Thu May 26, 2005 6:59 pm ]
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I say if feels good do it!!! Just for the air con!!!
Author:  benjamin [ Thu May 26, 2005 7:02 pm ]
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i would love to do it, having an ijection engine with air con would be just great under the bonnet of an aussie mini :) go for it :wink:
Author:  snowie [ Thu May 26, 2005 7:07 pm ]
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well you convinced me! im gonna do it! now I just need to stumble across $5000,
It's time to lay the guilt trip on mum and dad. I'll pay them back of course, im not one of those rich boys who drive around ricer skylines thinkin there top crap because mummy and daddy brought them a $30000 dollar car!!!!!!!!!!
sorry but I have a passionate hate for those type of people. :evil:
thanks again. :D
Author:  Stuartminidlx [ Fri May 27, 2005 6:35 pm ]
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me to but i have a friend with a skyline who payed for it him self and worked very hard to get it. so u can't hate everyone with a skyline
Author:  Wolfman [ Fri May 27, 2005 7:34 pm ]
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Go for it, if I was staying in QLD and had the spare $$ I'd do it just for the aircon and efi :twisted: I'll be headin to Tassie as soon as my property sells , don't need aircon down that way, just need to fix the damn heater :lol:
Author:  hutto [ Fri May 27, 2005 7:49 pm ]
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id go for it.... i just need a little cash to get me started :P ... but yeah that’s reasonable price for a conversion i think.. id pay that!
Author:  morrie1310 [ Fri May 27, 2005 10:53 pm ]
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Sound pretty good
Author:  nermil [ Fri May 27, 2005 11:03 pm ]
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snowie wrote:
well you convinced me! im gonna do it! now I just need to stumble across $5000,
It's time to lay the guilt trip on mum and dad. I'll pay them back of course, im not one of those rich boys who drive around ricer skylines thinkin there top crap because mummy and daddy brought them a $30000 dollar car!!!!!!!!!!
sorry but I have a passionate hate for those type of people. :evil:
thanks again. :D


$30k for a skyline?!?
Author:  cush [ Fri May 27, 2005 11:15 pm ]
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nermil wrote:
$30k for a skyline?!?


bugger that... i'm more worries about 1310's 42 INCH weber!! :shock:

:)
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