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african_clubman
 Post subject: is it possible
PostPosted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:51 pm 
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just wondering if it is possible to convert my 1983 clubman which has a 1275cc to an sr20.
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sr20's are a pretty large engine... you'd have to get one from a fwd pulsar and also the gearbox is LARGE...the track width would have to be spread open heaps.... lots of mucking around.
sr20's are one of the best engines around but you wouldnt need that in a mini, just go for a vtec, toyota or suzi engine, or go for a bike engine if you really want something differnt.
you have to try and find an engine that suits what you want to do with your mini.

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sr16de fots easier i think.....

but vtec, starlet and GTi would be the better options.....

hyabusa rwd would be sweet.....

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 Post subject: Re: is it possible
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african_clubman wrote:
just wondering if it is possible to convert my 1983 clubman which has a 1275cc to an sr20.


Yes, its possible.

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Siclad
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:24 pm 
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african_clubman wrote:
just wondering if it is possible to convert my 1983 clubman which has a 1275cc to an sr20.


theyre a rare car in aus, you should try an aussie one first perhaps? :oops:
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Short answer - definately!!

It would be one hell of a package!!

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Mini Mad
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Siclad wrote:
african_clubman wrote:
just wondering if it is possible to convert my 1983 clubman which has a 1275cc to an sr20.


theyre a rare car in aus, you should try an aussie one first perhaps? :oops:


What he said..please don't hack up a african clubby for a conversion :(

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anything is possible with enough money hehe i think a gti engine would be better but
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sonsta wrote:
anything is possible with enough money hehe i think a gti engine would be better but

most common one now is the starlet GT conversion.
best bang for buck specially if its going into a clubby.

SR20 twisted would be fun. little bit more work but the drift action would be insane

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