Engine Conversion Classic Mini - Video + Build

[Greengecko]

Hello,

While looking for various bits of information on behalf of my brother who owns a recently restored 1984 classic mini and is considering an engine conversion in the near future I found the following video and build thread that was very inspirational. There are many suggestions around the web for the best engine to be put in a classic mini, just wondering if anyone had actually done this and if so an estimated cost of labour time not engine/mount costs etc; also which engine you fitted/results.

Anyhow, enjoy!

Video : http://vimeo.com/32742583 (music may not be to everyones taste but there is some driveby's towards the end)

Build Thread : http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/182296-...

[rigga]

I believe there's a thread on that car in the readers cars section ...... also a ford cosworth powered one if mini engine conversions are of interest to you.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[DougieMc]

Yerp on here too
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Any questions let me know

[Richspec]

Thats got the right choice of engine but i'm biased!

For options, build diaries on all sorts of conversions you need to go here:
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/index.php

[Greengecko]

Cheers guys for all the help. A friend of the family (luckily) is a mini specialist. Has given a few options but said to go and research it and to get others opinions as well.

Might be in touch soon DougieMc. Thanks