after making my roundnose thread this came into mind.... i was wondering wat the cheapest conversion is with a non mini standard engine..... im thinking $2,000

i think gti ? labour on fitment is 3 times the engine price tho

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Alot of people have a 2k budget

You can't even do a proper rebuild of any mini engine for 2k (gearbox included) ..

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

when i said 2k i was just assuming thats wat the cheapest could be... im more than likely wrong but thats what this threads here for...

The rough cost of the conversion is basically the same no matter what engine you choose (within reason) if you are paying someone else to do it.

A front cut alone will set you back $1-2k..getting a subframe made anywhere from $2-4k..then you have engineering ~$600, brake upgrades $1500+, fuel pumps, radiators, wiring etc..etc..

It's just not viable for anywhere near that kind of money..triple it...at least.

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

engineering ? i live in adelaide

You'll still need engineering

cheap and conversion dont mix

You can say that again!!! I've just spent about $4500 in the last 3 months buying bits for my future mini. And Its all just sprawled about my shed. That is only for the engine and suspension/brakes. I've still got to build the subframe, repair/paint shell and do all the interior $3000. Add another $1000 for extras here and there. Then probably another $2000 on the brightwork and wheels/tyres. $1000 for a bit of engineering and i am pushing way too much over the budget. Thats if everything goes well. And as we all know, Minis are so much fun in that department...

South Australia is the WORST state in Australia in terms of motor swap regs and car modifications, read what has to be done, its plain scary the amount of money you would spend. Aside from buying the motor, I dont think there is much difference in teh conversion costs, as they are all the same things required.
Chris

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mate I have just spent 2 and a half times your budget on
wheels (traction)
8.4 rotors (brakes)
fully adjustable suspension (handling)

admitidley that's 13x7 with 225's and Kad rose jointed lower arms, adj castor bars, nolathane bushes, bearings balljoints, tie rod ends. Hi-lo's and a rover booster

but you do a conversion cheap without upgrading all this, you will never appreciate it

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and a few conversions:
13B Extend in a 1600
4EFTE in a mini ute (all slowly)

And so why did you chose the rose jointed arms?
They'll shag out in seconds, and make a big mess when they let go.

my budget has gotten stupidly out of hand i am about $3000 (that includes tools) out of pocket as i stand now...havent even done much and am trying to sell the 4efte...then buying the awd civic...plus the D16A8/A9...i'll be $6000 out of pocket before i know it and then i'll be ready to make my subframe awesome

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got rose jointed, and they also have nolothanes, for everyday use.

I was trying to say that theirs no such thing as a cheap but good conversion, it doesn't work that way, and you'll end up shooting yourself in the foot to either have it knocked back at rego or getting it on the road only to realise you built a lemon. want a chep engine buy a 1275, leave it stokish, and she hopefully will be reliable sometimes.

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-doing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
and a few conversions:
13B Extend in a 1600
4EFTE in a mini ute (all slowly)

6 grand on suspension?

i've got adjustable camber and castor on front, 7.5 discs, spacer rears, 5.5 inch wheels, for a grand total of $1300

cheap doesn't mean nasty, all the time....

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