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| Author: | Matt68 [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:34 pm ] |
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What engines have people installed successfully in there minis? I'm looking at an engine conversion, and want to keep FWD, and prefer a car motor over a bike engine. I'd like to hear from those out there that have already done the hard work to fit a different motor, so I can figure out which way to go. This is long term of course, probably won't happen for 3-5 years, but I want to start planning soon. I've got a 78 clubbie van that I reckon would be a perfect start  .
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:56 pm ] |
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I know mine is not the easiest of fits, but I wanted something different, so I've shoehorned a Subaru EJ20 (no, not the turbo WRX) motor, gearbox, suspension, brakes, wiring loom.... well EVERYTHING is subie except: master cylinder - honda civic seats - mazda mx5 radiator - aluminium nissan windscreen wipers - moke 
but it still aint finished yet 
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| Author: | FIGJAM [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:07 pm ] |
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I'm interested in a honda v-tec engine for a hillclimb car.They say you use a modified front metro subframe that has been lengthend 90 mm.You can then fit the 5 speed gearbox and you have around 160 BHP.It would cost a fair amount of money to get the 1275 up to that amount of BHP and then of course you have the engine weight difference.I notice a few people like the Starlet and Suzuki GTi conversions. |
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| Author: | min13k [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:12 pm ] |
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figjam i was talking to charlie borg he has a vtec in a mini race car and it was quick but not that much quicker than the real mini's 
when i told him bout brads car and 150 hp his jaw droped makka |
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| Author: | FIGJAM [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:16 pm ] |
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So much for that idea.........What does Brad have ? |
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| Author: | 1380 yellow devil [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:22 pm ] |
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A Gold Coast guy is putting a V Tec in a roundy and has it almost ready. Can not wait to see it and have a drive. |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:37 pm ] |
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min13k wrote: figjam i was talking to charlie borg he has a vtec in a mini race car and it was quick but not that much quicker than the real mini's
when i told him bout brads car and 150 hp his jaw droped makka How about Dean's 350 hp 4efte monster 
See posts by Baracade
Mike |
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| Author: | GT1360 [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:53 pm ] |
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awdmoke wrote: min13k wrote: figjam i was talking to charlie borg he has a vtec in a mini race car and it was quick but not that much quicker than the real mini's when i told him bout brads car and 150 hp his jaw droped makka How about Dean's 350 hp 4efte monster See posts by Baracade Mike I think that thing is going to be scary... (pack a spare pair of undies job)
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| Author: | dansedgli [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:03 pm ] |
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The 4EFTE engine seems like the best option at the moment for a clubby. Im going to be putting a daihatsu CB70 engine into my roundnose once I get some time to trial fit it and weld up an engine frame for it. I already have the engine and everything ready to go. The CB70 has 105 hp stock and can make up to 140-150 wheel HP pretty easily from the looks of things. |
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| Author: | FIGJAM [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:47 pm ] |
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A daihatsu ? Something different. I have a SRI Holden Barina 2 LTR that goes like the clappers,I wouldn't mind a Holden in a roundnose.I wouldn't mind the turbo 2 LTR Astra ethier,don't know if they would fit ( running into the rain,tape measure in hand) 
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:47 pm ] |
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That daihatsu is a nice motor. Don't suppose you've got round to weighing it yet? Be interesting to compare with an A series / 4efte / CB70 all including g'box. Mike |
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| Author: | dansedgli [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:55 pm ] |
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nah not yet, its still sitting where I left it the day I picked it up. Ill get around to it soon, not this weekend though. I have too much happening with my other car. Im looking for 350+rwkw this weekend. |
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| Author: | JC [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:05 pm ] |
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I went the Gti road. Frame just FINISHED today. I will post some pics when I get a digi cam. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:19 am ] |
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FIGJAM wrote: SRI Holden Barina 2 LTR
I didn't know there was such a thing..... would be very interesting to measure up under the bonnet. |
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| Author: | 13secmini [ Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:17 pm ] |
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FIGJAM wrote: So much for that idea.........What does Brad have ?
I have a clubman with a 4efte in it. 155hp@wheels on 12psi (standard motor with t25 turbo) |
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