9 replies to this topic

[robsrallymini]

might have got a chance of getting low mileage metro 16v GTI
will this sub frame and running gear bolt straight into my mini as i'm fed up with unreliable
A series

[jayzc]

iirc they have wet suspension, why would you wana bolt straight in?

[E.L.M.O]

No it wont go in without mods.
I was in the same position as you about 4 years back, I was offered a metro GTI and was considering doing an engine conversion. But you need to buy the aftermaket subframe, or build one yourself. Its also a similar amount of work to putting in a honda or a vauxhall, so in the end I didnt even collect the Metro, I sold it onto someone else and made a profit and they went and collected it!

for all the work involved, I would recommend a small block vauxhall instead (my personal opinion)

[George929]

There's no reason my an A series would be unreliable if you looked after it properly I've had no problem with my engine at all just keep it well cleaned and looked after a check through every two weeks and it's fine never had any problems no breaking down because my dizzys wet or any thing just look after them nurse them along and they will reward you. Then again if you've got the chance of a powerful engine then why no go for it

[bmcecosse]

That's exactly it - neglect any engine and it will fail........... Just run the Metro if that's what you want...........

[charie t]

might have got a chance of getting low mileage metro 16v GTI
will this sub frame and running gear bolt straight into my mini as i'm fed up with unreliable
A series

Straight up answer, no
You can use a metro subframe and running gear, but will need an extended front. Alternatively you can, as E.L.M.O says you can buy an aftermarket subframe and fit it all under a standard nose. Both of these conversions are far more involved and require a lot more effort than making a reliable A series.
The K series is much lighter than the Honda or vauxhall engines, which was why i chose it
The metro gti engine is also the same engine as fitted to any other 1.4 rover with a distributor cap.
All the other parts can be found on various other cheaper rovers too. The GTi badge has the same effect as a cooper tag, on the prices

Edited by charie t, 29 January 2011 - 03:23 PM.

[robsrallymini]

Thanks for the replies
with regards to the unreliable A series i was commenting on my experience over the past 2 years with my car.(some people seem a bit touchy on here!!!) after buying the mini from a friend who spend thousands on a morspeed engine and gear box
its had 2 rolling road sessions with all new ignition parts and still is not really running spot on.
so implying that it is caused by lack of maintaince is nonsence

[Broomer]

I'm slightly bias on the matter but i would recommend the 16v conversion, either buying a different sub frame/building your own/bodging the metro frame in.

injection, 5 gears blah blah blah 90bhp all day long.

blow it up, 50 quid you have another engine.

[bmcecosse]

Just shows the rolling road sessions are generally a hopeless waste of time and money.......

[robsrallymini]

It just gets better and better..... pulled off the drive to go to mini fair at Stafford and the facet fuel pump has packed up. This was fitted at the same time as the engine and has only done 500 ish miles.