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[samperks]

hi guys,

been quite a while since i've been online since my new job, on the plus side that has allowed me to save some money together and i was looking at getting an 16V engine conversion for the mini but i dont have the time (or patience) to do the work myself

are there any companies in the westmidlands that you can advise that could do this for me.


p.s im also looking for somewhere that will completely derust, weld/filler and respray it

Thanks a bunch!


Sam

[ado15]

Watsons are up in Wakefield. Worth a chat to them. 01924 361002. Not West Mids, I know, but they do lots of VTEC conversions.

[samperks]

thanks how much would i be looking to pay for someone to do the work for me?

[josh.evans]

specialist componets do fully build 16v bmw k series engines 135bhp

[samperks]

specialist componets do fully build 16v bmw k series engines 135bhp

sounds good how can i get in touch with them, and how much would i be looking to pay? havent a foggiest in the slightest

[josh.evans]

have a look on www.specialist-components.co.uk everythings on there these engine are ready to be dropped in come with everything needed for the engine

[ado15]

SC are just down the road from us and I forgot them (oops!). Instantly thought VTEC. The K head conversions are getting quite popular. The idea has been around for decades, but only seems to have taken off in the last few years.

Of course, if you are thinking just head conversions, there is the KAD one too. Again, a well tried and tested product.

[samperks]

thanks josh il have a look at that when i get home!


(L)finished work, weekend

[samperks]

yea il have a look at these n hopefully give them some calls in the week or what not.




this VVC engine looks immense, anyone know anywhere that could make a subframe to suit on of these beasts?

[josh.evans]

yea il have a look at these n hopefully give them some calls in the week or what not.




this VVC engine looks immense, anyone know anywhere that could make a subframe to suit on of these beasts?

all speed do the k series frame think its liek £650 for frame then you will need other parts also watsons rally do the k series complete conversion for £4000 plus paint work and they do sell the frame seperate to

[samperks]

yea il have a look at these n hopefully give them some calls in the week or what not.




this VVC engine looks immense, anyone know anywhere that could make a subframe to suit on of these beasts?

all speed do the k series frame think its liek £650 for frame then you will need other parts also watsons rally do the k series complete conversion for £4000 plus paint work and they do sell the frame seperate to

you're a star mate, thanks alot for the help on this guys. all speed is another one il add to the list to call then. i want to attempt the work myself to be honest with the help of my dad and a mechanic i know who can weld.
although depending on how much i can save it would be nice to have them do the conversion but i can do the paint work myself so could hopefully save a few bob then.

by the way ur project is very impressive josh!