22 replies to this topic

[smiffy85]

theres no way im paying 7k for a conversion kit
i would much rather spend a tenth of that and butcher an old subframe.
plus im in no rush so i might aswell do as much as i can myself and source the other bits as cheap as possible, it doesnt matter if i have a random assortment of bits under the bonnet aslong as it all bolts together and works.

watsons full kit is £1500 vat, consisting of modded rover 100 subby, custom shafts, alt bracket, and eng. mounts. this is for diy obviously.

[davej]

I say go for it you`ve got a daily run around and you`ve already got the engine etc. Take your time with it over the summer and enjoy doing it.

[Black.Ghost]

Do it. Everything has fallen into place to allow you to do it. You have most of what you need, except for the Subby, and it will be fun and a challenge.

[jayare]

basically i have a mini, a crx and lots of spare time

So why are you on here asking questions when you could be out in the garage having fun with an engine conversion???

JR

[phil_clubman]

when you say 7K for the whole kit? does that include an engine? im sure i saw a subframe for arund £1500 at bingley

[twiglett]

hhhmmmmm
i could live with £1500
and the reason im not out tinkering in the garage is the engine is still in the crx and somebody is coming to view it on saturday i dont know if i want it to sell now

[l_jonez]

check out www.16vminiclub.com all the answers you'll need are on there.

i say go for it but im bias as i have a b16 in a home made subframe

http://www.theminifo...showtopic=81951

[billyboy83]

I'm bias aswell, But i say do it, but do be prepeared to spend a good sum of cash even on a budget build. As you eng up buying little things what all add up and before you know it your in the £#000's. But its all worth the money and time.