Wow. You guys sure are making it difficult not to go and convert my clubman to a modern motor.

Vtecmini: Is the frame for this something that was custom made or is it available as a "kit" in NZ, as you mention it was made to fit in a roundnose?

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Hi vtecmini

I was wondering if you took any pics of the subframe before you put it in, if so it would great to have look as im thinking of doing a vtec in a roundy.


Thanks Steve

Hey Sunburst welcome to the forum I gather your the guy who contacted me on my site. Did you get the info on engineers?

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225hp atw on 14psi. 1/4 Mile no idea. Take one 1971 Mini Clubman, one Starlet GT Halfcut, Simmer over a warm MIG Welder, and Voila Minstar! www.mpdesign.id.au

Hi Peddro,
If you want some pictures of the cradle and some info, can you send me your email address. [email protected]
Cheers Paul

Its really not that much of a hassle at all.

Not sure about the clubbys for ADR 10 but on mmy 850 its all fine and dandy to do. and not much work at all.

you can buy all the parts to do it and its really not that $$..

brace bars, hinges, looking body pins.. maybe 250 Max for those parts.

I think it a great option for the extra useable space and the ease of been able to take it right off and have more working room.

and i thought i was going all out with thw supercharged 1100,

im so jealous of all engine vonversion on here!!!

blake

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66 panelvan, going no where fast...
71 MS75 toyota crown COUPE yes A COUPE!
76 ra23 celica wid 1ggte, GT3071r, 13.5@106mph with alot of spinin....

wheels keep on turnin!

did you have to cut the runners on the intake manifold and twist the whole lot upwards to get it to clear the bulk head, or is it easier toi go to a type r manifold or spoon etc etc .

Only prob is buying the parts and hoping they will fit..........Oops just read a previous post that talks about the manifold, sry


Thx,

Ash

Here are some new pictures of the mini, I hope they work.
Cheers Paul

That looks fabulous mate. Congrats on the conversion I'm a big fan of the Vtec engines ever since my mate had a Jap import 2.4? litre version in his prelude and that used to eat Ferrari's. They're a solid and very powerful style of engine, that si if they're driven properly.

Congrats once again on a neat conversion good luck with getting the rest done and ready for the road.

That hoist is awesome!

Hi paul,
Its looking great, just a quick Q though what sort of body kit you got on that, i love the rear bumper is it made out of metal? or is it just the reflection , anyway looks great.

Steve

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Vtec Mini clubman. Commenced Jan 06.
Still Going June 07

http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/sunburstvl/

Hi,
The bodykit is from autofashion, fibreglass. When I added my new pictures I did not realise how old my first lot of pictures were.
Cheers Paul

Looking good Paul, cant wait to see the end results

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Did you have to get a custom subframe or did you buy it premade? cos im thinking about doin a mini vtec with a flip front and b16 motor. the only subframe i can find is that of the MTB kit from the minitec guys in the US and other brands from UK

Hi Bfeboi.
The vtec cradle was made in the US by Brian Campbell, he make them in lots of 5 at a time when I bought mine. I don't know if he is still making them.