Best engine for weekend thrash car !?!

[PJR]

I cheated and went directly to a straight cut JK 5 speed Cost more than the engine did.. The 1380 has a helical TranX/MiniSpares 5 speed, also quite good, but not for turbos..

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[vrooom]

I am debating to myself. I am not sure to retire the A-series out of my bonnet,
and fit vauxhall 1.6xe (110hp) into modifed subframe with standard mini suspesions under standard bonnet length or rebuild my a-series to low powered turbo A-series.

[dinger]

Beware .....be very aware. Just to add my two pence into the conversion and lust for mini power.

Admittedly someone else did the work , but to achieve a well biult
16v Honda conversion you are looking at , cost of car plus £5 - £8k
to do it properly.

I had a nice 1980 gt Clubman that was transformed into a 176HP (at the flywheel) monster that was fun to drive , but in a strange way lacking in "soul" of a nice A series running on 10 inch MB,s and single S.U.

If you would like to pick the brains of a mini guru , try Andy Davies at M.L. Motorsport ( Knockholt Kent ) who built my car.

I was told , that as a guide 80/90 bhp on a sensible cam, plus 10 inch wheels is the way to go , but there again i should of listened to my own advice.