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| Author: | Lyall52 [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Trying to decide which way to go Swift GTI or Starlet. |
Hi everyone I'm new to this website. I have read through detailed the engine conversion of the Starlet engine into a Mini, but I can't seem to find a Swift conversion. I'm still looking at the positives and negiatives of both. Can You help. My situation at the moment is I'm rebuilding a Classic Mini which hopefully I'll have the rust repaired, bottom paint, and on 4 wheels with the engine built and in by Xmas. But everyone knows "Best laid plays of mice and men..." will always change. I also have a Clubman Mini waiting for an engine conversion and I have purchased a subframe 2/3 built. I'm currently buying parts for the Clubman. Can U direct me to a Swift detail conversion like the Starlet's on this website. Also provide info on which might be the best way to go. |
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| Author: | moemoke [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:31 pm ] |
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Have you had a look at this thread? http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=72384 and a couple more you may of seen already http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=gtitec http://www.redlinegti.com/forum/gallery ... um_id=1407 There is a bit of a thread on a GTi Moke on this forum somewhere but can't find it atm (lunch break). I own the moke now but haven't done anything with it since 2007 
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| Author: | Lyall52 [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Moemoke Thanks for those. |
Hi Moemoke thanks for the threads, and yes I have did have a look recently. Is there anyone near Nowra NSW that has a conversion done who I can contact. Is it possible That I can Archangel also. Thankyou again for your help. |
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:16 pm ] |
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Why don't you list what your objectives are for the engine? outright performance, reliability, turbo, non-turbo, fuel economy, handling or straight line speed, cost, are you doing it yourself or paying someone? |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:47 pm ] |
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From what I can see is the Starlet turbo is a lot more common because it is more available these days, the Swift GTI is a bit older these days but I reckon once it has a turbo on it it's capable of making the same power as a Starlet mini. I reckon you can pick up a GTI cheaper than a Starlet but the starlet will be turbo-ed and their for make more power but if you chuck the same size turbo on the GIT it'll do the same job. Basically their both twin cam 16 valve, 1.3L, 5 speed manual, similar weights etc etc. I'd like to do a GTI supercharger conversion just to be different, give that a go I reckon 
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| Author: | blue_deluxe [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:51 pm ] |
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My advice, finish the classic youve got and decide what you want out of another one. Then wait 3 months and save some cash. Then build it. |
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| Author: | MrFail [ Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:52 am ] |
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^^ good advise. Its always good to have your money ready to go, before you start the project. Otherwise it will be a 3yr+ project. |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:47 pm ] |
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It'll still take 3 years  
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| Author: | gtitec13 [ Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | gtitec |
just call me mate can do all you need thx jason 0403322710 |
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| Author: | Archangel007 [ Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moemoke Thanks for those. |
Lyall52 wrote: Is it possible That I can Archangel also.
That would be me.... PM away! Cheers, Tricky |
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