any1 agree that puttng a redtop in a 90's mini is good idea?

[fandango86]

any1 agree that puttng a redtop in a 90's mini is good idea?

[RT106]

Not if you care about the handling.

Surely there are far better options these days, and most of them have 'Honda' written on the cam-cover.

[fandango86]

well that is why i asked , many thanks

[fandango86]

would u suggest a k series engine then matey

[annodomini2]

fandango86 said:

would u suggest a k series engine then matey

What do want to do with your mini?

Obviously you're wanting more power, but how much and what for?

[Mr2Mike]

fandango86 said:

would u suggest a k series engine then matey

That would depend on how much power you want. Certainly it's a great choice in terms of cost, size and weight if you aren't aiming for silly amounts of power.

[That Daddy]

Go for the Honda VTec unit,its fit and forget unlike the K series

[denisb]

We have had a couple of Honda engined Minis race with us in the past. They go round corners really well and go even better in a straight line!

[Otto]

The VTEC engine is the one to go for - lightweight, packages and parts available to suit the install, lightweight, revvy engine perfect for a lightweight car, bombproof reliability.
The K-series has a few key design flaws that would always persuade me to look elsewhere, even though it falls into the lightweight category. Their saving grace is that they are as common as council houses.
The vauxhall redtop is VERY heavy, and a bit long in the tooth now. Although a cracker of an engine in its day, the newer powerplants will walk all over it.

[chuntington101]

anyone done a Duratec engine yet?? these things are Very light (lighter than the K-series i thought @ 95KG) and can make gobs and gobs of power.

Chris.

[Yanayaya]

I assume you are referring to the C20XE from an Astra/Cavalier?
As an owner of a Cavalier Turbo I would have to side with my conscience and say it was a bad idea because I just dont like seein the cars butchered

However, the C20XE is a torque heavy engine (giving you approx 155bhp off the shelf) and would be a bit of a nightmare (I'd imagine) in a mini. Might consider the early Astra 1.6 engine, little less poke but good overall result.

• away to cry as I recall all the young boy racers that have shoved a C20LET into a corsa**

Edited by Yanayaya on Tuesday 9th December 13:36

[fandango86]

What would u do to a chevelot day van if u were in a creative mood?

[SS HSV]

Crush it wherever possible