Conversions vs Modifications

[FWDRacer]

DanielBarclay said:

Hey guys, sorry I've not been keeping on top of this thread, I've been looking into it and talking to a few mini specialists and local club members and have been told that if I'm wanting power like I'm looking for that I should look at another car!
I've also been speaking to R1 automotive and asked every question regarding their conversion to a 1100cc R1 fwd engine. Judging by the figures in comparison with Z cars hyabusa RWD it's safer to stay FWD due to the torquey back end in the Zcars.

After talking this out and asking almost a hundred questions on the matter, I am going to be going with the R1 conversion. I am aware many people will not be on the same page as me with the idea of this conversion however I feel it is a personal decision and the figures are suitable to what I am looking for.

If anyone knows anyone with this conversion can you please just ask them if they have had any issues with suspension and if they used air ride or coilovers to sort it.

Thanks a lot
Dan

If you go the Lynx automotive route you can swop between bike and A-series subframes. No body mods required, can be returned to standard (or classic as Pete would advocate). That is very clever.

Edited by FWDRacer on Wednesday 11th June 10:06

[DanielBarclay]

The R1 subframe requires no body modification either and is just a simple wiring change to revert back to the A series, also this can be fully fitted for me as I am not 100% with engine mechanics.

[and31]

Cooperman said:

Personally I would never fit a non A-series in a classic Mini any more than I would put a BMW 3-litre diesel engine in a Jag E-Type. It would, quite simply, not be a Mini or even a true classic car any more.
A personal view, but classic cars should be looked after not butchered.

as above!!
a well built 100/110 bhp engine should be more than enough to frighten you!!
and remember gearing is everything-dont get a cammed up engine with a sccr box and a 3.1 final drive-you will hate driving it around town-dont get higher than 3.4 final drive if coupled with a sccr box or it will be a pain to drive in traffic due to the very high first and second gear ratios...

[Hoopsuk]

Did this conversion go ahead?

How does the story end?