That's what I want to know... No one would expect that in a mini

Then again... I wouldn't have expected it in a moke till I read this post!

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i've been contemplating a mini cooper project car for some time now, i'd love to drop an EJ20T into one

more like push, kick, swear and scream the engine in.

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Given that three of my mates have mini's atm, I think its time I did one...

And the sound of a blowoff on a mini would scare the shit out of most ppl

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Kato,

if your serious about this, let us know your progress, i didnt think you'd be able to fit the gbox in etc, im keen as hell on finding more about the wrx leyland. mainly cause i do have half a motor sittin in the workshop

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DooM,

I know it won't work... I'm just dreaming...

However, a rover v8 in a morris 1100 is possible and when the money is spare, will hopefully be built.

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do what the guys in the uk did, bmw m3 v8 in a mini cooper, rear mounted and in rwd (new mini cooper)

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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

So would the cost to build it.

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you mirin?

When I win lotto... *continues dreaming*

But back on topic... AWDmoke, awesome work on the car. Let us know when you have the car running about. I'm sure there are quite a few ppl on here who are interested in having a good look at it.

(Also the V8 fits in a Morris 1100 not a mini unfortunately)

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