http://www.vetech.co.uk/hayabusa/
Expensive but good
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| Author: | Jess_dela [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Engine swap ideas |
Hey guys was wondering if I was doing an engine swap what would be a good swap open to any ideas just don't want to be cutting into the engine bay at all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
There is a section of the forum here full of engine conversions. viewforum.php?f=23 Some on a UK forum too for inspiration (although they have different regulations over there) http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/fo ... nversions/ |
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| Author: | Hobson [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
http://www.superfastminis.com/ IF you would get it rego'd would be the other problem, there are alot of "Swaps" out there. |
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| Author: | Tim I [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
Hobson wrote: http://www.superfastminis.com/ IF you would get it rego'd would be the other problem, there are alot of "Swaps" out there. That definitely won't satisfy the 'not cutting into the engine bay' criteria. |
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| Author: | Hobson [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
Depends on the kit you get actually. And what car you Start with Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | leonrjohnson [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
http://www.vetech.co.uk/hayabusa/ Expensive but good
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| Author: | winabbey [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
Jess_dela wrote: Hey guys was wondering if I was doing an engine swap what would be a good swap open to any ideas just don't want to be cutting into the engine bay at all Are you talking about replacing the existing engine with another A Series engine of larger capacity, or installing a different engine from another make of vehicle? What model and year Mini do you have? |
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| Author: | Jess_dela [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
winabbey wrote: Jess_dela wrote: Hey guys was wondering if I was doing an engine swap what would be a good swap open to any ideas just don't want to be cutting into the engine bay at all Are you talking about replacing the existing engine with another A Series engine of larger capacity, or installing a different engine from another make of vehicle? What model and year Mini do you have? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | leonrjohnson [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
http://vtec.minimania.com/vtec-mini-conversion-kits.htm |
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| Author: | Matt I [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
leonrjohnson wrote: http://vtec.minimania.com/vtec-mini-conversion-kits.htm Same kit as the Mini Tec/SuperFastMinis conversion linked above. |
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| Author: | Hobson [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
The other option is a 8v or 16v Bmw K series head swap. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=94601 Have a chat to Mini man. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
 Can't think of anything better then a 3 cyl Daihatsu turbo, big block Honda Jazz or maybe the Micra conversion that mad matt the min man is working through
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
1275 MG Metro engine won't need any bodywork whatsoever.
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| Author: | Irish Yobbo [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
Keep in mind that if you're doing any engine conversion away from the A series engine, cutting into the engine bay will be one of the easier jobs. That is to say, an engine that doesn't need any cutting won't be much easier than one that does, so if you're looking to avoid engine bay cutting to make things easier, then it's really a drop in the ocean. You will still need to fabricate the subframe, engine mounts, cables, drive shafts, clutch, transmission rods/cables and splice two wiring looms, and that's presuming there is no interference with the brakes or anything else in the engine bay. |
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| Author: | 69k1100 [ Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine swap ideas |
True but an engine that doesn't modify the original monocoque might appear easier to revert back for originality. Not sure how the engineer views this. I've heard CG13CE engines with the smaller 1.0l gearbox are fairly easy to fit, you don't need to cut wings and the radiator can be retained. However, many seem to go down the route of using the whole 1.3 package, which requires some bulkhead mods. |
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