17 replies to this topic

[leroy26]

was wondering not that i can do it but would a 998cc aygo engine fit in a mini, has it been done?

[smartie93]

Umm, I'd like to ask why? They're 3 cylinders aren't they, and not very powerful.

If its to be different though then go ahead, bound to find one in a scrappy to take measurements, the pug 107 and citroen c1 are the same so must use the same engine?

At a guess I'd say if your handy at fabricating anything is possible, people manage cosworth YB and C20XE conversions so a tiny 3 cylinder shouldn't be a problem :)

[dennismini93]

what about a 1.3 IQ / cygnet engine?

[Tupers]

I'm fairly sure the diff on these engines sits in front of the engine/gearbox (like the prototype Minis) so I doubt it would fit.

Edited by Tupers, 06 January 2013 - 03:10 PM.

[leroy26]

just interested to know what modern frugal engine would fit!

would you get cheaper road tax if you fitted a modern engine?

[Andi-p]

I'm fairly sure the diff on these engines sits in front of the engine/gearbox (like the prototype Minis) so I doubt it would fit.

The diff is on the back like a normal gearbox. They are tiny units with not a lot of power. Ideal for city car but not very good for much more. If you want measurements I can measure for you as one of my good customers has one

[Tamworthbay]

would you get cheaper road tax if you fitted a modern engine?

No, the government are happy screwing 1973-2001 car owners for every penny they can.

[leroy26]

no dont go to any trouble i wont be doin it, was just a research type thing

[samsfern]

Would be pretty economical, but stupidly slow.

[leroy26]

Would be pretty economical, but stupidly slow.

you say that, but a 998 mini cracks 0-60 in 18secs aygo is 13.7 mini weighs 670kg aygo 890kg ish so i think it would make a std 998 mini quicker

[dennismini93]

I'm fairly sure the diff on these engines sits in front of the engine/gearbox (like the prototype Minis) so I doubt it would fit.

The diff is on the back like a normal gearbox. They are tiny units with not a lot of power. Ideal for city car but not very good for much more. If you want measurements I can measure for you as one of my good customers has one

the 1.33 has 97bhp i think because they come in at work and 92 lb ft of torque

Edited by dennismini93, 06 January 2013 - 04:38 PM.

[mini-luke]

Fit a 1.4 Polo GTI engine, that'd be fun

Edited by mini-luke, 06 January 2013 - 04:41 PM.

[dennismini93]

what about a 6 litre v12?

[konyo]

Or a modern 1.6 Fiat 500? I'd image that would go like the dogs...

[Noah]

You could get an American Engine. 900Litre V8 with 12bhp. LOL