Hello all, I am looking to do the VTEC conversion into a roundnose. I was wondering whether anyone had any drawings or dimensions that they could share with me. I was contemplating purchasing a Watsons kit but i think i could make it myself for a lot less. I have just bought a shell but not a half cut yet. I am in Melton, Vic, is there anywhere good and cheap that i should look? I've found one for around $3500, is that about right?? Any help you could provide would be so much help.

Well its hard to tell if the price is right... what VTEC engine is it would help...

Smiles everyone here is always happy to help...

But sorry no V-tec Dimensions...

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Hey, miniboy1962

You might want to look at Mendoza Mechanical's Vtec subframe as they are closer to Aus. (They are in NZ) I dont have the URL at the moment but only problem with round noses are that you have to extend the front by 90mm

Just a thought.....

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similar problem with the starlet gt engine...but its 50mm...just have to do what baracade did with his turbo and radiator

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Sorry, B16A2. I've had a bit of a look around the internet and i cant get a definitive answer on the power output. Gomini say its like 175hp, other websites say its 160hp, then ichibarn says it around 100hp?? I'm so confused!

How much horsepower for a starlet? price? ease? VTEC sounds a lot tougher, but you may convince me if you don't have to extend the nose quite as much. I didin't really want to chop up and lengthen a beatiful looking car.

the 4efte engine outputs 100kw stock (thats with its little turbo)...baracade's is outputting 350hp at the wheels (with a couple of modifications )...brad's does 178hp at the wheels...i am going to be starting my starlet conversion in my roundnose fairly soon...as soon as i sort out the front-cut...

apparently it doesnt fit easily...but it does fit...you just need to move the turbo over the gearbox and find somewhere for the radiator (i think i am gonna stick it in the boot)...

as for price? you can get a front-cut for anything between $1500 and $2000...total cost for the conversion...depends i am budgeting $10,000...maybe $12,000 for the conversion...

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it all depends on how far you are gonna go...

12k disapears very quickly

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My engine is a B16a1 and has about 158hp, the B16a2 has about 175hp.
Here is some engine info to look at. if you want. http://www.civic4g.com/
Cheers Paul

I have just been informed Mini Mania in the US have designed a subframe (Ultrik) to fit a round nose without needing to extend it and no bulkhead mods?? have sent them a few emails regarding other info, waiting for reply! Cost is $2500 approx oz plus shipping, Iam very interested as i have the b16a ready. Link below

http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/MMVT0 ... Detail.cfm

Let me know if anyone is interested or have heard about it

Hi, The cradle is designed by Brian Campbell. As I have one.

Hey

When did you get it?? wats it like? easy to fit, many mods to do?? sorry for the questions!! worth getting

I havent heard of him, is he american?

Has anyone done this in Victoria and got their Beast road registered??

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