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[MrFlibble]

Oh stupid question no1. (thats right theirs gonna be a few)

You have probably answered this question in a previous thread but im gonna ask it anyway.

Does anyone know if it is possible to fit a Citroen Saxo 1.6 VTR engine into a Mini Mayfair's engine bay.

the only reason i ask about the engine bay is that im adamant that i do not want to take out the back seats for an engine install. if it is possible does it require the front hinged bonnet (whole front of car opening) or can i get away with the normal bonnet.

Please help because at the moment the car is wasting away in my garage an this would mean i can really upset the Basildon Chav Population.

[ed4ran]

Never heard of that combination, so you'd have to make your own frame,
but then you can guarantee that it will fit.

[Jammy]

Moved to technical.

[minimadjonesy]

i wouldn't see why not, you;d have to remove the inner wings and you'd be better off with a clubman flip front for clearance but as Ed4ran states you'd be better off making your own custom frame!

[16vmini]

just go for a vauxall 1.6se conversion , it fits a std round nose ,been done quite a few times.
all problems are known..
and i have a subframe in stock , you could get one with it next week ! lol

Matt

[TimS]

The VTR engine isnt really that good considering its 90bhp and would take alot of fabrication as there arn't any kits on the market to fit. On the other hand theres the 1.4 105ps K series and as 16vmini said the 1.se has 115bhp and both have kits available to fit.

Quick question for you 16vmini, how much difference is there fitting the se and the K series? is one easier/ cheaper than the other?

[Dan]

The VTR engine isnt really that good

Well of course it isnt! It's a Citroen engine .

All they're good for is burning a lot of extra petrol you might have lying around that needs to be got rid of really inefficiently.

[BiMU]

The VTR engine isnt really that good

Well of course it isnt! It's a Citroen engine .

All they're good for is burning a lot of extra petrol you might have lying around that needs to be got rid of really inefficiently.

But you love Citroens dont you Dan?

[16vmini]

Quick question for you 16vmini, how much difference is there fitting the se and the K series? is one easier/ cheaper than the other?

k-series would use the k-series subframe (i can supply a watson frame with all parts , but allows fitment to a mini) this would then need a clubman front , or a extended round nose.

the se fits in a std front end , and runs on a allspeed frames , have these frames in stock

price wise got to be close to the same. maybe k a little less as you can use the std metro shafts etc.

Matt

[Jammy]

Would I also be right in saying you can usually pick up a K series engine/donor car cheaper than you can the Vaux? And that wiring it in is slightly easier?

[16vmini]

Would I also be right in saying you can usually pick up a K series engine/donor car cheaper than you can the Vaux? And that wiring it in is slightly easier?

as allways its how hard you look , i have seen a few complete astras go for 100 quid on ebay , so you really can't ask for much less .. on average i guess the k will be cheaper to get hold of .. but when you are buying a car for 100-200 quid .. its allready fairly cheap.

From what i have read the vauxh is easier to wire up , as it has a separate engine loom, and you only have to connect up 3-4 wire to get the engine to start .. very simple ... k-series is a little more work.

Matt

[MrFlibble]

Ok so unless i want to start sorting a custom subframe find a different engine.

Kool thanks for the info guys.

Subnote: anyone know some1 who wants to buy a Citreon 1.6VTR engine/gearbox/ecu? lol

[TimS]

you could try ebaying it mate though they seem to be going for under £100