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[SamFoster]

I have wondered about using an ecoboost for ages! What are the likely hood they would fit in a std roundnose though? I bet the amount of work needed wouldn't be viable for someone like me that will be outsourcing most of the work :\. Great build anyway though!

[Carlos W]

What's the benefit of having the air filter all the way back there?

 

Could it have not gone a bit closer to the front?

[imaparana]

What's the benefit of having the air filter all the way back there?

 

Could it have not gone a bit closer to the front?

further from the exhaust maybe?

[Carlos W]

What's the benefit of having the air filter all the way back there?
 
Could it have not gone a bit closer to the front?

further from the exhaust maybe?

There's probably a really obvious reason which I haven't thought of anyway

[imaparana]

Awsome build!

[charlieb150]

What's the benefit of having the air filter all the way back there?

 

Could it have not gone a bit closer to the front?

 

 

 

 

What's the benefit of having the air filter all the way back there?
 
Could it have not gone a bit closer to the front?

theres multiple reasons behind the air filter being over there 1is it can really fit anywhere else, it has various vacuum take offs in the intake pipe so I'm retaining the oem vacuum pipes and shape really. i was going to have it near the grille at the front but there just wasn't enough space. thanks im looking forward to properly driving it now 

[KEV@POWARTEK]

Hi, 

 

I'm glad to see an Ecoboost in progress, but a little gutted someone beat me to it!

 

Can I ask a few questions on the details of the build, PM me if you want but this could help me save a few £s and many hours of headbanging.

 

Did you use the original subframe or use an aftermarket item? 

Also, now you have the engine in situ, do you plan to use an extended front or has it been fitted within the confines of the standard front? I am building mine around the standard length front and use of the original subframe, however the idea of making life easier Ive been looking at the Allspeed Rover frame.

 

Good luck with the job, hope to see it soon!

[tiger99]

Seriously impressive, and possibly the best way to go for near ultimate power in a Mini. In principle it just feels right. The Ecoboost engine is tiny, but unfortunately the bits around it, including the gearbox, seem to be enormous when they are put in the nose of a Mini. But there is great performance potential, and, if you are able to change the final drive ratio to be optimum for Mini wheels, potentially excellent fuel consumption too.

 

Have you thought about developing it fully and making a kit of parts for the conversion, or getting someone to do it for you? I think you would attract quite a few customers.

[charlieb150]

so yeah its a std mini frame that ive modified.. final drive can be changed i did ten miles or so in it last month and all seemed good not to hi reving at 70 etc, 

 

Hi, 

 

I'm glad to see an Ecoboost in progress, but a little gutted someone beat me to it!

 

Can I ask a few questions on the details of the build, PM me if you want but this could help me save a few £s and many hours of headbanging.

 

Did you use the original subframe or use an aftermarket item? 

Also, now you have the engine in situ, do you plan to use an extended front or has it been fitted within the confines of the standard front? I am building mine around the standard length front and use of the original subframe, however the idea of making life easier Ive been looking at the Allspeed Rover frame.

 

Good luck with the job, hope to see it soon!

ive made it all fit in a std clubby front not extended and have kept inner wings etc

[charlieb150]

o after a trip to sc we found that it had no vvt or boost, after a bit of wiring to sort that we got on with the mapping to find the fuel pump is not manly enough so that kinda stopped play... 

but it has a very good map on it and it drives extremely well with a hell of a lot of torque low down.... should be 140 ish plus 

here the video link for a quck blast down the road 
https://www.facebook.com/charlie.barker.127...eater¬if_t=like

Edited by charlieb150 on 27th Feb, 2016.

[sonikk4]

That does sound good Charlie i have to say.

[Mini Manannán]

More than good, that sounds magnificent! You must be very pleased.

[WPD]

bloody big toolbox, not after something that large.. yet   

how many thousands would that be worth lol

[charlieb150]

bloody big toolbox, not after something that large.. yet   

how many thousands would that be worth lol

 

just sold it for just over 3k

[Mini Manannán]

How's this going Charlie? Are you running it regularly on the road?