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| Author: | mini is my ride [ Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:56 pm ] |
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yes thats right imagine that in a mini z cars have done it http://www.zcars.org.uk/mini/volvo.htm What do people think, worth it? |
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| Author: | mattsmadmini [ Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:22 pm ] |
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i reckon the Volvo engine will go like duck guts! would love that over the Vtec... |
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| Author: | Mearcat [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:22 am ] |
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First qu I would pose is the whether it would get passed by an engineer to be on-road legal. The extra-wide track would be the biggest issue (well - in WA where you can only have an extra 25mm more than standard Mini track width). Ball-tearer of a setup though 
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| Author: | cazmo [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:12 pm ] |
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here in Queensland the max engine capacity for a mini is 2L NA and 1.6 turbo, so engineers won't pass a 2L turbo. i think it would be fairly similar in other states. BUT you could always build a beast of a track / hillclimb car 
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| Author: | slinkey inc [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:49 pm ] |
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Track is always a problem. As far as I'm aware (unless it's changed recently and I haven't heard) in SA there is no max engine size or max power or torque for any car. But it must be deemed safe by the engineer whose company is taking the risk on certifying it and it must be road legal within the local rules (which might stop you for the track). As with everything though, where there's a will there's a way. Tip: Move to SA (or if you're really keen I'm sure it's all good in NT) and build a 2L turbo Mini. |
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| Author: | Archangel007 [ Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:13 am ] |
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cazmo wrote: here in Queensland the max engine capacity for a mini is 2L NA and 1.6 turbo, so engineers won't pass a 2L turbo.
i think it would be fairly similar in other states. BUT you could always build a beast of a track / hillclimb car Yep, and someone should do one (2L conversion N/A I mean)!! |
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| Author: | cazmo [ Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:32 pm ] |
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hmm - it's tempting. see signature |
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| Author: | 74snail [ Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:39 pm ] |
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I think its time for a 1.5 ltr turbo diesel conversion, its all about the torque baby !! 
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| Author: | mini is my ride [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:56 am ] |
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fuel efficiency might also come with that diesel option |
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| Author: | blue_deluxe [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:50 pm ] |
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As well as a ridiculously heavy engine block and components. Or have they gotten lighter? |
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| Author: | sgc [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:04 pm ] |
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blue_deluxe wrote: As well as a ridiculously heavy engine block and components. Or have they gotten lighter?
What, heavier than the ridiculously heavy A-series block and head? 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:10 pm ] |
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blue_deluxe wrote: As well as a ridiculously heavy engine block and components. Or have they gotten lighter?
There are alloy block diesels out there now. Overhead cams too. |
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| Author: | 74snail [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:56 pm ] |
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drmini in aust wrote: blue_deluxe wrote: As well as a ridiculously heavy engine block and components. Or have they gotten lighter? There are alloy block diesels out there now. Overhead cams too. There must be at least one turbo diesel motor out there thats not too much of a pain to fit, the first one that comes to mind is the Fiat Uno 1.4 ltr turbo diesel , lots of aftermarket parts available 
obviously the Clubman / Leyland Mini engine bay would be a better fit . |
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| Author: | Archangel007 [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:44 pm ] |
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Kubota 3cyl tractor diesel??? 
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| Author: | slinkey inc [ Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:47 am ] |
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Wash your mouth Tricky! (Or hands since you typed it?) I've driven a Kubota, they accelerate at about the same pace in all the gears except if you start in top it has a slightly higher top speed than starting in 2nd.
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