Thinking of starting a VTEC mini project, should I?
Discussion
Have managed to free up some money and I really fancy starting a b18 mini conversion.
I have practically all the tools I need in a fully kitted out garage with a car lift.
The main problem however is knowledge and skill set, is this too big a job for someone to take on without much mechanical know how?
I have swapped out an engine before but that was on a Peugeot 106 quicksilver (put a GTI engine in there), this was easy though as was pretty much a straight swap in terms of wiring etc, other than that I haven't done a great deal of work on cars apart from maybe changing the odd brakedisk or driveshaft using various manuals or guide videos.
Yes I could just pay someone to do this for me but that would ruin the fun.
Has anyone else ever taken on a project like this without any real mechanical know-how?
I have practically all the tools I need in a fully kitted out garage with a car lift.
The main problem however is knowledge and skill set, is this too big a job for someone to take on without much mechanical know how?
I have swapped out an engine before but that was on a Peugeot 106 quicksilver (put a GTI engine in there), this was easy though as was pretty much a straight swap in terms of wiring etc, other than that I haven't done a great deal of work on cars apart from maybe changing the odd brakedisk or driveshaft using various manuals or guide videos.
Yes I could just pay someone to do this for me but that would ruin the fun.
Has anyone else ever taken on a project like this without any real mechanical know-how?
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