Maybe An Old Mini

[imported_MKNTRAXX]

Well the supra project is slowing to a crawl with parts on backorder and prepairing for an engine rebuild.

Thinking about starting another side project on a classic mini cooper. I found a 86 shell that needs some love. Plan to go look at here soon and maybe into fixing it up. And of course in the final stage swapin a B-series motor into it.. Dunno yet.. Type r, b20, I have a while to decide that.

I love the classic mini's looks. seems like a fun project to keep me busy

thought? ideas?

[CeeReX]

It's funny you bring this up,In the new Sport Compact Car this month they have a story about a classic mini cooper ('67,I think?)with a b18c5 engine swap.
They also have a mid VW Golf in there with a Caddy Northstar Swap also.

[sloEJcivic]

to each their own i guess. if you like them, then i say go for it. but if it were me id concentrate all money and time into the supra.

[Synergy CiViC]

[imported_MKNTRAXX]

I like them.. Really thinking more of making it a track car.. but the honda engine would knock me out of every class I can think of.. I dunno.. running the supra at summit point next month.. just would really hate to mess it up running it at the track with other cars.

[sloEJcivic]

oh i see your point now. so make the supra your fun/daily driver, and get the cooper so youre not afraid of ruining it running with other cars. i would worry about that too man, especially seeing all the work youve put into it.

[oompahlumpa]

all I can think of when I see mini coopers new or old is italian job

[Calesta]

The Honda Mini conversions are totally badass. If you can run it RWD, that would be awesome. Most of the installs I've seen just use a different cradle up front and still spin the front wheels, but there are a few that put the engine in the back. Go for that.