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[Master Mind]

What is the largest engine i can put in a mini?

[mini1071s]

Do you mean what is the largest turbo A series you can build or what is the largest engine I can fit and turbo in my mini?

You don't need larger capacity with a turbo A series. The fastest uk one runs 13.4 sec 1/4 miles with 1293cc. If you are into engine swaps, then you want the 16v mini forum...

[Pooky]

I think we need more info on your plans mate!

I've seen loads from bored out mini engines to big vauxhall and honda lumps to jet engines!

How much performance do you want?

[Master Mind]

I want as much profromance as i can get, what can i do to get max perfromance out of a mini?

[Guess-Works.com]

Fit a honda vtec

[Master Mind]

How fast are they, HP?

[Ade]

Either that or a turbo hyabusa engine! Can be wound up to about 500bhp and only weight about 80kgs for the engine and gearbox!!!!

One of the best solutions for power and weight! but if you want drivabilty forget it!!

You'll need to say what you want from the engine. There no real anwser to whats the biggest engine? It all depends what you want.

I sure given enough money you could squeeze a w16 quad turbo in a mini!! but thats not really what you want to hear. :nugget:

[Master Mind]

im lookin for a engine with power, accelleration, all the goods, but a want an engine that is a great engine for the price. just looking for an all round awsome engine

[mini_sam]

a honda v-tec engine, there are a few minis with Type R engines in, pushing 220bhp standard!!! and those engines are reliable, and easy o get hold of, but, hard to fit!!

[Master Mind]

What needs to be done to make them fit?

[Jammy]

You need to get a specially built subframe, and some custom made driveshafts. The wiring loom also has to be wired in to either parts of the minis loom or completely swapped over.

Master Mind: Just been watching your avatar over and over again!!

[mighty_mini]

I think your main factor is Budget.. If you could give us a Ballpark figure of what u have / plan to spend on an engine conversion we can advise you on what is the most optimum power for what u can afford.

The typical prices are something like

Metro Turbo £600-1000

Vtec can be done for £4000-5000

Bike Conversions £7k - £10k

but obviously depending on what you can fabricate or get second hand will very much affect the cost.

[Master Mind]

Umm not real sure yet, im just looking at prices for now, havnt decided on a figure, whats is the best engine for money?

[mini_sam]

i would say a v-tec, not too dear or hard to get hold of, and give great power and reliability!

i dont think this has ever been done before, but earlier i came to the idea of a Renault 5 GT turbo engine in a mini, they are fairly small blocks and give awesome performance!!

[Master Mind]

Will they fit in a mini? easliy?