v-tec

[cappamoreboi]

hey lads,
i am thkinking about putting a v-tec into the mini. i am just wondering do anyone have a v-tec mini and dose it cause any problems.? what has to be done to make it fit and if ye have any other info about it..?
i just need all the info i can get before i can decide if i do it or not.?
thanks,
jim dawson

[hughesmarkie]

Hi Jim,
Best site for all the infor on 16v conversiions is http://www.16vminiclub.com/
here you can get an idea of the work involved, the cost and the issues people have.
Rob or "Backfire" on Miniresource has had 2 Vtec minis so Im sure he could help you. If I remember correctly both of his have used the watsons kits which can be found here http://www.watsonsrally.co.uk/
hope this is of some help?
regards, Mark

[keith]

ive been pondering the same question...

you might also look at:
http://vtec.minimania.com/
and
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/in ... wforum=164

im leaning towards using a honda D series engine, and this kit:
http://vtec.minimania.com/honda-d-mini- ... n-kits.cfm

i like the ides of the car *not* looking any different from the outside.
I know of one engine conversion currently being built, but he's not using a honda engine AFAIK.

[Billy]

Jim,

I'll introduce you to a man in Malta who has several if you pay the airfare.




Billy

[D.M.G.T]

That second one is a animal!!!

[cappamoreboi]

thanks lads..
you can never have a big enough engine

[miniroar]

Chris Brown in Drogheda has one he joined the club so will be going on a few runs if you want to check it out

[richieg]

How do you manage something like this through NCT and what is insurance like?

[hughesmarkie]

From speaking to Rob (backfire on MR) when he had his one, its VRT's as a 1.6 or 1.8 honda depending on the engine fitted and its insured as the same

Mark