beginner to minis-wants a vtec

[Greg.w]

hey there everyone

first post lol

anyway im planning to get a project mini in the next few months to do a full restore.once ive sorted the body im moving on to the engine

which id like to be a vtec lump

1st question----what are my vtec choices?and are they easier/harder that one another?

2nd question----what is the best frame to use?mine will be a right hand drive as in from the uk

3rd question----can anyone list what ill need,all in,to build a mini vtec?

thanks alot.hope you can help

[DarrenW]

Answers:-

1) None are easy, go for clubman or extended round nose setups and go the most powerful engine you can afford, as you will always want more I wouldnt do a conversion anyless than than 150bhp, so something like a B16 or B18 setup

2) You haevnt given enough information, see the stickies at the top of the forum and see which frame ticks your boxes. Personally I have Watsons and would go for that again but that does not make it the best for you.

3) You need a mini, buy a complete CRX Vti or Type R and lots of other bits and pieces, lots of time and money....but best piece of advice is buy a COMPLETE donor(many people have learnt by their mistakes

[Greg.w]

thanks for that mate

1)yeh ill go for the most powerful i can tbh

ive read so many numbers(b16 etc etc)and tbh i dont have a clue whats what.so if you could list the engines to go for,cars they come from,years etc and litre of the engine that would be much appreciated

2)whats the cheapest frame?and what other info do you need from me?

3)yeh ill have as much money as i can afford clearly lol and ill have as long as i want.but would like it to take between a year and 2 years

thanks

[DarrenW]

1) I just went to google and searched on 'honda engine car list'

and this is the first link that came up:-

http://www.gtcars.ca/online/honda-acura/1140-honda-engine-list-specs.html

You need to decide on the engine setup and frame hand in hand.

2) Cheapest isnt really going to be the best, which you asked originally IMHO, but home built is the cheapest...Look at the sticky at the top of the forum for market frames and this will give you all the information you ask for about them.

Anyway Chow

[Greg.w]

right well these are the engine numbers id have

b16a
b16b
b17a1
b18c
h22a
h23
h23a1
k20a

are there any of the above that are just not a feasible?like going to be harder that the others?

i wouldnt know where to start to build my own frame so i think ill need to buy 1.

[boots]

I believe H-series engines are too big to use in the front of a mini! You would be looking at a B or K series ideally!

[Greg.w]

great mate thats cut it down a bit

say i go for the allspeed frame,will all the engines below fit?

b16a
b16b
b17a1
b18c
k20a

[evolotion]

if you cant be bothered to search and do some homework you will struggle with the motivation to build a 16vmini. 20 minutes and you will have the answers for that list.

[matt]

Anougther good question Greg. Why a VTEC? What floots your boat about one

[Greg.w]

tbh mate i dont know.i dont really know my other options.i just want a fast road mini.thatll shock everyone in there cars at lights etc.just a road weapon lol.

what other options do i have.would want it to be as cost effective as poss

[matt]

If you want to shock everybody at lights get a Metro. Minis don't shock people eneymore its expected now as so many about. Your best to do research but if your not a Vtec fan then go for the most powerful/cost.

[Greg.w]

ive never had a go in a vtec but everyone ive talked to says its great.tbh id like the easiest convertion possible as it my 1st project as im just 18.rover,vauxhaul,etc.im unsure what to go for for ease really

[garyshoose]

You could always try one of those rover Special K's. I've heard of someone building a subframe out of all his old McDonalds thickshake straws and it goes like rasberry !



Dont tell Matt i said this but it would be my first option when i build another one. Donars are just so cheap and usually pre-owned by someones great-great-great-great grandad

[matt]

You could always try one of those rover Special K's. I've heard of someone building a subframe out of all his old McDonalds thickshake straws and it goes like rasberry !



Dont tell Matt i said this but it would be my first option when i build another one. Donars are just so cheap and usually pre-owned by someones great-great-great-great grandad

Lol you been riding your Honda lawn mower to long. All that high pitched noise and slow movement has made you tied



What you need Greg is a VVC metro. I can get you a silver one with a black bonnet for £800. Bargin!

[Greg.w]

dont really like the metro mate

so tell me more about this rover vvc thing lol.im getting intregued(sp???)

need to know about what engine from what car?and what about subframe?

thanks