Fantastic job Kr4nG. Some say anything is possible with enough time and money. I'd say ingenuity can make up for a fair amount of either. Bravo sir. Bravo!

 

Pretty cool!

 

 

Post some updates! Driving video maybe?

 

Logo was designed by my fiance for the last touch. Love it. It was cut out of wood using the cricut printer.









Next up will be the turbo process.

 

All I can say is "WOW" Not something that I thought to have ever seen.
Grats on accomplishing That

 

This might possibly be the best engine swap build I've ever seen.

Love every bit of information that you've been giving! I have an automatic MINI, would love to get a manual mini with a blown engine and attempt this swap, so many different options for the k-series of engines; with the lighter weight and the higher revs, this thing must be an absolute dream to drive.

what are your goals for the car? AutoX? or just something to say you have? lol

Much love!

 

I appreciate it. Thanks.

My goal is to just have a fast mini cooper that is all.

 

Dude... you're my hero!

 

Any updates?

 

I do not have any real updates as I am busy with a few personal things. But for your entertainment I will show you the turbo I decided to go with. This is a ball bearing 6062 precision turbo. This should spool up nice and early.

 

What kind of power are you making now?

 

The power is still stock k24a2 ~200hp. I have not dyno tuned it yet. I will once the turbo is on.

I've started the turbo build slowly. I have attached the intercooler and made my own custom piping.

 

Not wanting to hijack this incredible thread, but can you share info on how you repurposed the NAV screen!?

I'm desperate to make effective use of this huge piece of dead real estate, and you seem to have made good use of it. I'd like to duplicate and give you all the credit...

 

https://www.navtool.com/ real simple to install

 

Here is an update of whats happening with my mini. I have started the turbo build. During this time I have taken the advantage to update the oil pump, timing chain assembly, and 50 degree vtc gear.

 

Looking great! Since our last phone conversation, I have already started getting parts together! 🥰🥰

 

Here are some updates. The motor is back in and started. Turbo, charge pipes, Intake is complete. Next is to finish the downpipe and wastegate dump.

 

Looking great man. Hood exit wastegate is the same thoughts I was having for my setup.

 

It wont be a hood exit exhaust. That pipe you see is actually aluminum for my intake that was not done in the photo. But now its done and will sitting in that area.

 

Oh okay, I thought that was going to be the waste gate exit. How is the space back there for that turbo? Plenty of room?

 

The turbo has just enough space where it sits right on top of the steering rack shield about 3-4 inches from touching it. The downpipe is a bit tight making it route to the exhaust. If you want a hood exit that is the easy way. It will route straight up towards the passenger side next to the abs pump.

 

Yea thats the route I was planning on going. I was thinking a PRL Motorsports manifold. Which one did you go with?

 

Im using the PLM manifold they are both very similar.

 

I love this build! I come from the Honda world and have boosted a couple S2000's and know how easily you can make insane power with a turbo! Would love to do this to my MCS as well! Looking forward to hearing what it puts down!