Classic Mini Engine Swap

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  1. JackB

    JackB New Member

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    #1 JackB, Apr 27, 2023
    What engine would y’all recommend for a swap into a Race Classic?


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    #2 00Mini, Apr 27, 2023
    There are kits to put Honda Vtec motors in a classic Mini.
     
  3. DneprDave

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    #3 DneprDave, Apr 27, 2023
    I would put a hot rodded 1275cc Mini motor in it.
     
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    #4 Minidave, May 10, 2023
    What/where are you going to race it? Drag race? Road course? autocross? rally? rallycross? drift?
     
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    #5 dNorman48, Aug 11, 2023
    We'll look into that Honda Vtec motors when we start working on the Classic. Got to finish the last mods on the Wrangler next week including the shocks, brake pads, and mud tires before we can take her in.
     

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