Originally Posted by wombat

if you can fit a rover v8 in a mini the EJ will fit no probs

i don't think it will be too hard to make a EJ20T mini cooper

engine bay will be tight but i think it'll fit
the floor pan will need to be completely remodelled to fit the transmission especially a 6 speed,
all drive shafts, half shafts etc will need to be custom fabricated may as well make them nice solid billet ones while you're at it
heavy modifications will be required to fit the wheel hibs etc

i think brembos are out as the guards aren't big enought for tha calipers let alone the wheels too

i think WRX brakes may fit and some nice stock MY 99 16" rims will pump it out

damn i'm getting all excited just thinking about it

fuck 300whp in a 600 to 700 kg car. that will scare the piss out of ya