I am working on a Honda Vtec 1.6ltr Turbo. 210BHP+

In subframe stage.

The subframe is a modified standard subframe to help with engineering process. The subframe is boxed and cross reinforced.

Pic's and more info at later date attached at later date.

It will be ready for next Mini Show(2006).


Also Proposed kit For Vtec conversion Fully Engineered. Ready to fit. Including fitting instructions and custom driveshaft?s.

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The Beast:
1969 Morris Mini Matic (XMATIC Cooper S Replica)
1380cc, Stage 5 Head, Hot Cam, 45 DCOE, Ultra Light Fly Wheel.
SPARCO RACEING SEATS, ROLL CAGE
ALPINE TYPE-S SYSTEM

The Van:
LAYLAND VAN 1974
FULL ALPINE TYPE-R SYSTEM

sounds good. cant wait to see pics..

don't forget to do a intro for yourself in mini chat..

Cody

Welcom HCI..what does that stand for

Where you getting the Planes for the Subframe..I'm Guessing fromthe UK.

I'm also doing the R-Type Alpine full kit also...you got A Sub Also
Love to see picks at the stage your at now

Cheers and have fun in Here

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

H.C.I
Harris Custom Installations

-Custom Car Audio
-Restoration Management
-Custom Engineering Roll Bar's,Subframes

Part Time Job profile for more info.

I have some pic's that i am working off.
i will post them at a later date

Also the Alpine Type R system in the van is.
all alpine
-9833 CD/mp3 4 x 60watts
-2 ch amp 250watt for front's
-mono 1000watt for sub
-12"DVC Sub R
-5 1/4 in Front. R
-6 1/2 in Back R

Nicest sounding system that I have hared.

HOT,HOT,HOT

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The Beast:
1969 Morris Mini Matic (XMATIC Cooper S Replica)
1380cc, Stage 5 Head, Hot Cam, 45 DCOE, Ultra Light Fly Wheel.
SPARCO RACEING SEATS, ROLL CAGE
ALPINE TYPE-S SYSTEM

The Van:
LAYLAND VAN 1974
FULL ALPINE TYPE-R SYSTEM

210 BHP is pretty serious? I'd be interested in seeing what the overall cost of your conversion would be,compared to the cost of a major,major performance upgrade to an A series.Would you get anywhere near 210BHP with an A series without a supercharger? (Lets use genuine HP numbers here )

I think you'll find the most you'd reasonably expect out of a worked, naturally aspirated A series is somewhere around the 150HP mark (That's flywheel, not wheels).

If you want major performance, I reckon a conversion is the best bang for buck. Spend 8 to 10 grand on a new engine conversion and you'll get around that HP (but at the wheels), a 5-speed box and modern car reliability.

To get 150 HP out of a Mini engine you'd probably have to spend around that amount anyway IMO.

To each their own, but when I have some cash I know what my little priject will be

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Duffman Says A Lot of Things - OH YEAH!!

i dunno gr had a mild roady motor on his dyno 140 at the crank
btw it had a cross flow head the all aussie head
makka

And Cody you are the best mod.. YOU ROCK

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hmmm proposed kit.....sounds good to the lazy guys....heheh like me!

how much would you say this kit would be $0000 or $00000

blake

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66 panelvan, going no where fast...
71 MS75 toyota crown COUPE yes A COUPE!
76 ra23 celica wid 1ggte, GT3071r, 13.5@106mph with alot of spinin....

wheels keep on turnin!

To answer you question.
With out a exact price on the drive shafts.

I estimate the cost of the kit will be about $800 to $1500 (not including the vtec $1650 to $3000 for a half cut). With an exchange of subframe.

The kit will be for a clubman at first because of the small amount of modification to the car. And maybe a round nose later harder to fit and make it road legal.

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The Beast:
1969 Morris Mini Matic (XMATIC Cooper S Replica)
1380cc, Stage 5 Head, Hot Cam, 45 DCOE, Ultra Light Fly Wheel.
SPARCO RACEING SEATS, ROLL CAGE
ALPINE TYPE-S SYSTEM

The Van:
LAYLAND VAN 1974
FULL ALPINE TYPE-R SYSTEM

damn that sounds pretty reasonable
keep us posted

I'll take one!

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77 Leyland Mini. Gulf Racing Colours!

Sounds very reasonable and its gunna be for clubbies first, i have a clubbie, AND your in melbourne and Im in melbourne!! YAY *high 5's myslef, as there is no-one else around* Im gunna start saving now for when the kit is available:)

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Those figures interest me. I have a plan for a van too

Keep me posted if you go into production please.

Bugger I may have to get a clubby now.....

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yeah would like to know more bout the kit when you finish it.

I want the reliability of a modern engine, and was looking into the kit from geoff watson (uk) but not sure if there are compatability issues with aussie model.