My V-Mini Project in progress.

[Evo]

Well I don't really know the weight of the mini alone some one might have an exact figer but I could estimate with the engine in might get to 1200kg = 1.2 tonne so calculating that with the b18c power which is estimated 185hp .. I multiply 185x1 divide by 1.2 = 154 hp/tonne or 154hp per 1000kg.

[Skyliner]

1200 kg??? My mini weights 585 kg and it its totally standard!! With 185 hp the power/weight ratio should be 250 hp/tonne or 1/4 hp per kg
It's the first time i've seen a mini with a V-tec put in the back.... But many versions have been made. Two companys in Britain makes a conversion kit with the engine in the front. But like you say, the front then needs to be extended (if it was a clubmann it would fit in). Z-cars makes a kit with a 160 hp Yamaha R1 engine in the back, which should be quite quick... And the even more wild with two R1 engines and 320 hp.... I've read about an turbocharged Hayabusa engine in the back of a mini producing +300 hp (don't remember the exact number). If i have time tomorrow i will scan the artictle (from MiniWorld)

[TT]

Yes indeed, even with a big V8 a Mini should still be under the ton

[T-Bird]

hell just drop a small block chevy in the rear and leave it at that, or put 2 bike engines in it one for the front one for the back kind of like a Mini Bimoto. Would a Honda H Six fit in there?

[X-ale]

Couldn't it be possible to not extend the front but instead drive from back seats, kinda. I mean to extend in the dash toward the back?!

[Evo]

This Project have been stoped..
I will resume working on the mini for a V-Tec conversion in the summer. In the mean time their will be a surprice for the guys at JW in 1 month time.

[uae mini]

Originally Posted by Evo This Project have been stoped.. I will resume working on the mini for a V-Tec conversion in the summer. In the mean time their will be a surprice for the guys at JW in 1 month time.

you didn't update me on this matter
and I told you about that B18C engine.... no one listens to friends
give me a call

[mindgam3]

small blocks n 2 engines, one in the front and one in the bac have been tried n havent been that succesful.

Best bet would be two bike engines in the back with a Z cars conversion.

Either that or take it to holeshot and get a 400bhp turbo charged busa engine in it, but that may be a lil extreme for road driving.

My mates thinking of having a bike engine conversion done n if i had a mini thats the way i'd go as its gives more power than a vtec, is easier to make rear wheel drive and its lighter.

Skyliner: u mean this lil beast?

Originally Posted by mindgam3 Either that or take it to holeshot and get a 400bhp turbo charged busa engine in it, but that may be a lil extreme for road driving.

Indeed thats my main worry about all these bike engine mini's i mean the Z cars conversions i've seen (R1 engined conversion) use 14 inch wheels and putting 400 bhp though such small wheels i would think you'd be wheelspinning till christmas. Also the clutch is always gonna be tricky as in all bike engined cars, so town driving isn't gonna be easy IMO

[mindgam3]

true 400bhp is a bit too much, but a 160/180bhp engine would be just perfect for road use with a good suspension set up. As for the clutch, i'm sure you'd get used to it

[jon_s]

Keep them coming, oh that is right. You have already been banned.

[sergei_dekker85]

Originally Posted by THAT_ONE_GUY I hate Mini's they suck their slow and their made for girls who are working there way through college (ie strippers)

then y dun u go race with one??? I'll laugh when u lose to it....Minis are meant for prople who can HANDLE them....they are fast if the driver is skilled enough....so dun come here and talk shit abt the mini

[Evo]

Originally Posted by THAT_ONE_GUY I hate Mini's they suck their slow and their made for girls who are working there way through college (ie strippers)

I bet you got some sexual problems.. .. And what's wrong with strippers..

Originally Posted by THAT_ONE_GUY I hate Mini's they suck their slow and their made for girls who are working there way through college (ie strippers)

*Wins nomination for biggest asshole of the month on JW*

[cooperluke]

I hate Mini's they suck their slow and their made for girls who are working there way through college (ie strippers)

You seem to be quite an ignorant!!!
Are you sure you really wanted to come to a car forum?? You should find a forum for the sexually frustrated! lol

And for you.. Check out the results of this hillclimb here in Portugal:

Category 1

2 - A - Ferreira da Silva - Ford Cosworth Cosworth 4m49.739s

32 - N - António Da Cunha - BMW M3 5m00.514s

15 - A - Auto Mercado Astor - Angel Meras - Ford Escort 5m03.447s

33 - N - Miguel F. Silva - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 5m21.177s

58 - P - João Fonseca - Ford Sierra XR4i 5m37.074s

6 - A - António Silva - Nissan Micra 5m52.618s

Category 2
201 - H74 - António Barros - Porsche 911 RSR 4m45.950s

208 - H74 - António Nogueira - Ford Escort 4m47.159s

202 - H74 - Nuno Mota - Austin Minizão 5m23.577s

104 - H71 - Sport Club da Regua - LuÃ*s Nóvoa - BMW 2002 5m43.319s

102 - H71 - Eduardo Costa - Morris Cooper S 5m47.183s

211 - H74 - Alberto Santos - Ford RS 2000 5m57.566s

219 - H74 - António Brasão António Brasão Datsun 1200 6m07.610s

Category 3
309 - Intermadeiras - Pedro Salvador - Austin Cooper 4m46.430s

356 - António Nogueira - Audi S2 4m54.995s

304 - Joaquim Teixeira - Renault Clio 4m58.205s

314 - Nuno Afoito - Austin Mini B3 5m01.166s

307 - Paulo Ramalho - Morris Cooper 5m06.058s

327 - Team Repauto - Manuel Diez - Renault Clio 5m06.243s

328 - Escuderia Gredos - Fernando Vilacastin - Renault Megane 5m06.645s

308 - Tiago Correia - Mini Morris 5m15.413s

http://www.sorampas.com/reporporcademurcafinal.htm

Has you can probably see... if you know how to read, the second fastest car, was a Mini!! And it stayed at front of much powerful cars, such has EVOs, M3, Cosworths, RS... etc etc

I think lots of people underestimate Minis.. but that is about to change!! At least here in Portugal... in a year or two, I believe the Minis will leave the competitors behind in hillclimb competitions!