Mini Engine alternatives

[Anders_k]

Hi
You've probably mentioned this a million time on this forum so i apolgize before i ask the question but i would like to know what different engines you can get for mini's?
Also when ever im in my mates mini's there always loud,is it possible to soundproof the engine?

Cheers Everyone!

[dogfather]

metros, honda vtechs, motor bike engines etc there are many engines you can use you just have to make it fit ie fabricate somekind of frame ( you can get a yamy R1 kit ready to fit i believe).

as for sound proofing you can do all that inside to make it a more peacfull ride but why do that, nothing better than the sound of a nice engine and exhaust (no stereo system for my mini just engine roar) but that my own preference. good luck.

Anders_k said:

Hi
You've probably mentioned this a million time on this forum so i apolgize before i ask the question but i would like to know what different engines you can get for mini's?
Also when ever im in my mates mini's there always loud,is it possible to soundproof the engine?

Cheers Everyone!

[Anders_k]

Do you know how much the Yammy R1 ready engines are?
im only 17 and wit a part time job in 6th form haha
I have a fair bit saved though just want 'Harry' to have a bit more welly


cheers

[Ben Magoo]

More R1 info is at http://www.pro-motive.co.uk/R1KitInfo.html

HTH

[beejay]

Surely insurance would be of an issue at 17? It was for me with a standard 1000!

[Anders_k]

haha GOD i know that!!!!!!
i wouldn't get an R1 engine til after A levels scene as though im not going to college and more importantly til i actially had the cash to get one lol

[jazzybee]

I have seen some with Integra Type E engines. Good fast, and reliable swap, I would assume.

[phumy]

Hi been lurking and watching on the mini forum for months now, having owned a couple of mini coopers and an 'S' in the 70's and 80's and then got rid of them because of family commitments, i am now in a position to buy/build myself a toy.

Have been toying with the idea of getting a mini to build from scratch but going down the retro road with a tendency to fit a non standard engine. From my experience in the distant past i can remember reading about some people fitting the old Cosworth BDA 1600 twin cam engine, i do know that it is possible to run with the A series gearbox, via and adapter plate. My question is, do any of the regular forum pundits know of anyone who has already done this conversion or know of any books that give info on it? Am really interested to hear from anyone with any detail.

I am aware that the engines are like the proverbial rocking horse st, but im willing to go for the right one when it appears, as they sometimes do.

[guru_1071]

plumo

there are a couple of ways of doing this, one involves a special one piece crank which will allow the mini flywheel to fit straight on. there is also a adaptor that can be bolt to the ford crank - these are nothing but trouble.

if you find a proper kit with the one peice crank its well worth buying.

[FWDRacer]

Isn't it far cheaper to do an A-Series with BMW Bike K-Series 16V head or a KAD 16V A-series rather this p!ssing about with rare and archaic piecs of Keith Duckworth's Finest

It's not like the bottom ened is the problem is it?

The BMW conversion is the thing - all that grunt under a standard round nose front and bonnet. Total sleeper.

www.specialised-components.co.uk

[FWDRacer]

Isn't it far cheaper to do an A-Series with BMW Bike K-Series 16V head or a KAD 16V A-series rather this p!ssing about with rare and archaic piecs of Keith Duckworth's Finest

It's not like the bottom end is the problem is it?

The BMW conversion is the one to go for - all that grunt under a standard round nose front and bonnet. A total sleeper.

www.specialised-components.co.uk

[phumy]

Not really looking for cheapness, as money isnt too much of a problem, i just want something different and maybe a track car too. Its just a love affair from many years ago and wonder if i could turn a dream into a reality.

[guru_1071]

plum

the word you are looking for is 'old-school'

thats why i have 1071's and have just bought a proper 8 port!

[cone]

How about a nice 1460 ?

[phumy]

guru_1071 said:

plum

the word you are looking for is 'old-school'

thats why i have 1071's and have just bought a proper 8 port!

Theres a bare 8 port head on the Bay of E at the present, think its up to about 500 quid already and still some time to go.

Yes old-school probably is the word, its what i like and thats what i will have.

[guru_1071]

cone said:

How about a nice 1460 ?

you dont really want to sell it........

just think though, you can get 150 bph out of the 1071 motor you have under your bench!

[cone]

That little baby is destined for another car. The 1460 is up for grabs

[Joe T]

phumy said:

Hi been lurking and watching on the mini forum for months now, having owned a couple of mini coopers and an 'S' in the 70's and 80's and then got rid of them because of family commitments, i am now in a position to buy/build myself a toy.

Have been toying with the idea of getting a mini to build from scratch but going down the retro road with a tendency to fit a non standard engine. From my experience in the distant past i can remember reading about some people fitting the old Cosworth BDA 1600 twin cam engine, i do know that it is possible to run with the A series gearbox, via and adapter plate. My question is, do any of the regular forum pundits know of anyone who has already done this conversion or know of any books that give info on it? Am really interested to hear from anyone with any detail.

I am aware that the engines are like the proverbial rocking horse st, but im willing to go for the right one when it appears, as they sometimes do.

I live opposite an old boy who seeing me tinkering with cars bought some old black and white photos over of a heavily modified mini him and his mate campaigned in the Gerry Marshall era, it did have a ford lump in the front, and they did do quite well with it. I cant remember whether it was a BDA but he also had some old motoring news cutouts of its exploits. I know he also has quite a few bits as he bought an old cooper race head over to show me. I can ask him if he has any info or contacts.

Cheers

Joe T

[Skyedriver]

Have a pic somewhere of a mini at Croft in the 70's with either a Ford or was it a Jag engine in the front........seem to remember it was red with a yellow roof but there again I may be mistaken, it was a long time ago.

[phumy]

Joe T said:

phumy said:

Hi been lurking and watching on the mini forum for months now, having owned a couple of mini coopers and an 'S' in the 70's and 80's and then got rid of them because of family commitments, i am now in a position to buy/build myself a toy.

Have been toying with the idea of getting a mini to build from scratch but going down the retro road with a tendency to fit a non standard engine. From my experience in the distant past i can remember reading about some people fitting the old Cosworth BDA 1600 twin cam engine, i do know that it is possible to run with the A series gearbox, via and adapter plate. My question is, do any of the regular forum pundits know of anyone who has already done this conversion or know of any books that give info on it? Am really interested to hear from anyone with any detail.

I am aware that the engines are like the proverbial rocking horse st, but im willing to go for the right one when it appears, as they sometimes do.

I live opposite an old boy who seeing me tinkering with cars bought some old black and white photos over of a heavily modified mini him and his mate campaigned in the Gerry Marshall era, it did have a ford lump in the front, and they did do quite well with it. I cant remember whether it was a BDA but he also had some old motoring news cutouts of its exploits. I know he also has quite a few bits as he bought an old cooper race head over to show me. I can ask him if he has any info or contacts.

Cheers

Joe T

Hi Joe T

I would appreciate if you could ask for info or contacts into the conversion