81 replies to this topic

[l_jonez]

There's plenty out there they just cost a fair bit more than the 1.0

The other engine transplant use engines from the same period. The ford ecoboost will be the one I want to try next but at the moment they are still relatively new and the prices high.

[Awamckay]

This is true, but with a few tweekz like 1.3 cams, bigger injectors etc.. The 1.0 engines are pretty pokey ;)

[Awamckay]

I'm quite excited now, just waiting on a massive comp cheque to arrive now, then i ca set the mini wheels in motion ;) ha ha.

[TopGearRules]

I know its very early days, but what price do you envisage the subframe and other bits to be? Like some other mini owners, I cannot weld so a kit with all the supplied items for a straight bolt in job would be great for me (obviously without the actual engine, ECU etc). I have been looking to do this conversion for ages as I would love a good reliable injection engine so I can use my mini as an everyday car.

Edited by TopGearRules, 27 December 2014 - 10:02 PM.

[Midas Mk1]

There's plenty out there they just cost a fair bit more than the 1.0

The other engine transplant use engines from the same period. The ford ecoboost will be the one I want to try next but at the moment they are still relatively new and the prices high.

 

Ford ecoboost would be a top donor! Easy 150bhp from a 1.0 sounds awesome in a Mini, if only subframe kits were available for them!

[Awamckay]

I know its very early days, but what price do you envisage the subframe and other bits to be? Like some other mini owners, I cannot weld so a kit with all the supplied items for a straight bolt in job would be great for me (obviously without the actual engine, ECU etc). I have been looking to do this conversion for ages as I would love a good reliable injection engine so I can use my mini as an everyday car.

I'm looking at doing subframe, drive shafts, servo relocation bracket amd possibly alternator brack (if it need moving), price will be £500-£600 for the kit dependant on what it costs me to do. A deffeinate price will be decided once frame is finalized, stress tested and reviewed by a few select TMF+ members.

[cb500t]

Chalk me down as a interested party.

[Down&Out]

Might well be interested in a single bolt frame for my mk4 so if you do an initial run, could be interested.

[cubby1701]

interested party here

[ToddM]

Definitely interested,

Parents live on the wirral so could come pay you a visit when I'm back and have a look?

A series has been acting up this winter!

[vx220]

Any updates?

[Jones s13]

i'm very interested in this!

[vx220]

i'm very interested in this!

Any updates?

[uthgerdthemighty]

Watching this with alot of interest...

Sounds good!

[rob mini]

Any updates?