HI, i just dropped 60k into an old mini cooper. it's a dream. Any idea where I can find a shop that will duplicate this process for a few of my friends for CHEAPER?

here's what i did: http://x-coverage.com/mini-cooper.html

 

any idea what the biggest engine I can drop in a mini is?

 

I dont know, but I dont see you making 256hp from that 4cyl vtec.... not without a turbo or supercharger or NOS.

 

The S2000 makes 240 HP NA. It only has about 120 ft lbs of torque at 9500 rpm's though .

You spent way too much money to do what you did. But nice

 

^^ what he said I thought go-mini's cost more like 20-25k...

and 0-60 in 4.1? That seems a bit blown out of proportion. I would think the thing not only torque steers so bad it would barley be controllable at the power needed to go 0-60 in 4.1.

 

Have you checked out www.superfastminis.com? They offer custom built vTec mini's starting under 30K.

 

Sorry, I was a bit off. The F20C makes 153 ft/lbs of torque at 7500 RPM's, and makes max power at 8k I think. Gotta love not having any power until you get to 7k RPM's

 

http://www.superfastminis.com/mark.htm

I'd buy this one ^

 

I didn't catch if the blue one he spent 60k modifying has an LSD or not. If it has an LSD it usually only jerks 1-2 lanes over when you punch it . Without LSD, you need a 5 lane freeway

 

way ot i know... but you have to wind the ever loving crap out of those s2000's to be having any fun.

 

Yeah, the S2K definitely has a split personality. Sedate cruiser below 7K RPM, but when you wind it up, it performs nicely. I made the mistake of letting a friend who owns an S2K test my MINI. He kept trying to run it over 7K which was complete unnecessary.

Now, back on topic...

mini-cooper-restoration, did you do this using parts from Minimania? I noticed they have lots of parts for a conversion, but not sure where the 60K comes from unless you paid for lots of labor. Anyway, car is really sweet. Looks like loads of fun.

 

actually it's quite possible. with a turbo, it's possible to do much, much more.

not true. the directness of the drivetrain makes it fun even around town. I had one at my disposal for six months and would have bought one had I fit (six footers need not apply)

 

a pretty cool mini i'd say.

 

i think your car looks awsome . that's more than i'd like to spend for the performance , but it looks way better than these new pieces that catch fire .

 

new K series motors can do 300 wheel HP, no forced induction. all motor.

 

I have personally seen a classic Mini in New Zealand that had a 454 chev motor sitting where the back seat used to be. Still front wheel drive too. And it was registered. You can register almost anything in NZ.

 

a friend from home had 270 wheel in his eg. thing was quick, but for about 20k in motor, I wouldnt want a honda.

 

agreed on the cost. A full Cosworth 2.5L longblock for a Subaru is less and can support 700whp+ all day long.

 

Wow, that's a lot of coin but I can see how it can be done. The last MK2 Mini I restored cost me nearly $30,000 to make it a 90 point standard restoration. And that is with off-the-shelf stock parts!

 

Wow you've done a lot of great work there. The work looks top notch. Although I'm sorry to see so many people turning old Mini's into Honda's wearing an old Mini for a suit of clothes. Just not my cup O tea. Me, I'd like to see an A+ engine in there.

 

actually that is common
the honda B series engine can make
more than that N/A
look here
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1583606

 

My point was, the VTEC engine pictured, is not a K series, and not a S2000 engine, its your run of the mill late 90's vtec, and without some CRAZY work, will no way make that much power.

 

My car has been hanging out with a car exactly like yours at my header guys shop. Awesome car with insane power to weight. WHP for the one I have been looking over is 275.

My header guy is going to make an all tube chassis version based off this VTEC conversion.

Longboard

 

when my s2k was stock it was a little slower than my 19% MCS until 60mph and then it took off...

Now its a completely different beast... :D

an s2000 is one of the few vehicles you could move to from a MCS and still be impressed.... now just don't be taller than 6 foot... or have any desire to carry anything other than one other person and light baggage

 

My choice would be to back half the thing with a turbo busa engine. I've seen similar running around the UK and with the light weight, they look pretty awesome. With this car, weight is the enemy.