2nd Gen JCW R56 Prince Swap To R53 Tritec?

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by Jason Montague, Feb 27, 2014.

  1. wmwny

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    R53, buddy...R53
     
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    Allow me to be the voice of reason, there is no reason to go backwards 10 years......especially when there are better choices out there!:ihih:
     
  3. cct1

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    Yeah, you're right, there's no reason to go back 10 years, you'd have to go back farther than 10 years, maybe 20 or so, to get to the NSX, or any other car for that matter that you actually drive without more assistance than your average nursing home...

    I guess it's just me, but I prefer a driver that makes the car look great, rather than a car that makes the driver look great.
     
  4. Dave.0

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    I would rather go back 10 year then drive the ugly POS that MINI producing now.
     
  5. KittyMini

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    Jason,
    Yes, I have an R53, but there's a reason MINI doesn't use the N14 anymore.

    Just my 2 cents.
     
  6. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: I just love it when KittyMini talks like that. The nice Lady who ain't afraid of nothing. :Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    OTOH-the N14 NEW from MINI engines are quite robust-I am now at 2000 miles and counting on our shop car with no oil useage and it is running great. see my garage and build threads for ongoing updates. new from MINI list price 4296.00 currently, complete from valve cover to oilpan, includes new water pump and thermostat and spark plugs. swap on your manifolds and wiring harness, add oil and go
     
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    Jason just put a small block V-8 in it.
     
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    Here you go Jason.
     

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    Did you say 2000 miles? Not much of a long term experiment? We owned a R56, so we like the car but, still have no confidence in the motor. I mean really, my mechanics car now has 260,000 miles on it, it's a 06 MCS, still with the original SC, and doesn't make a sound, just changed the original clutch just last month, now that's long term :Thumbsup: But I do believe you are right, it's his only option at this point, good price too :Thumbsup:
     
  11. Minidave

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    I don't understand what you're saying here.....are you saying older cars like the NSX are too easy to drive?

    Are you saying that older cars like the NSX make the driver look good?

    Are you saying that older cars like the NSX require nursing assistance to drive, or that new cars do?

    Enquiring minds want to know! :D

    Mind, I was only talking about replacing the engine with a more modern version of what he has, rather than completely re-engineering the car to take an engine 10 years older than what he has.

    And did you all miss the part where he said he loves the car he now has, he's just looking at what to do if the engine fails?

    Cause this R53 broken record is getting tiresome to hear, and there are fewer good R53's out there everyday - they don't make 'em like that anymore, remember?
     
  12. cct1

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    #32 cct1, Mar 1, 2014
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    You totally missed the point, or are making a rather poor attempt at sarcasm. If it's the former, I simply do not have the time, patience, or desire to help you improve you reading and comprehension skills. If it's the latter, I humbly submit you stick with you day job, your future in comedy is about as promising as Dennis Rodman's is in diplomacy, although not nearly as interesting.


    As usual, are complaining about the discussion rather than adding anything to it. It's really not worth responding to you anymore beyond that, in this or any other thread.
     
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    So why did you..... Respond???

    Soooo much anger...
     
  14. Jason Montague

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    :yikes::popcorn::yikes::popcorn::yikes::popcorn:
     
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    motoring alliance, where the answer to any question is always R53.
     
  16. cct1

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    #36 cct1, Mar 1, 2014
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    Did you catch the "anymore"?

    Guess not.

    Truth is I'm amused more than angry.

    The same people complaining about members loving the R53 are the same ones complaining about members loving the R53 in a thread starting off with an inquiry about an R53 engine swap...Go figure.
     
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    Maybe you need to improve your reading and comprehension skills first., cct1

    In the OP's post he asked whether it would be possible or even a good idea to put the engine from an R53 in his R56.

    Most people responded with the typical answer - R53, meaning go buy an R53 and don't bother with that pos R56. Just as Th3stig posted above, whatever the question the answer is always the same.

    I said rather than buy an engine 10 years old, perhaps he should go with the newer and improved version of what he already had. Then CCT1 went off on his NSX tangent, what the hell did that have to do with what was being discussed?

    And when I asked cct1 what he meant by his ridiculous off topic comment, I get accused of all sorts of nasty things.

    I do not personally deride others on this site but I seem to be the frequent target of such behavior, I don't know what I did to piss you people off but I'm tired of being the butt of your comments. How about we stick to the topic and leave the personal snide remarks out of it?
     
  18. cct1

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    #38 cct1, Mar 1, 2014
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    Yawn.

    Disclaimer: That is in no way a panty twisting personal assault on anyone's race, religion, sexual orientation, personal hygiene, hair color, dentition or lack thereof, just merely a yawn. Nothing more, nothing else, other than the fact that I'm tired. I'll refrain from reporting on any other bodily functions out of respect for these boards and it's members.
     
  19. Dave.0

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    Yet again MiniDave still does not get the point. If everyone is having an issue with you maybe it's not them that's the problem, try looking in the mirror.

    Jason just keep you car the way it is and take care of it because every R56 (N14) is like a baby. It needs lots of attention, care, and it's a$$ wiped just like most R56's.

    Don't forget the walnuts.
     
  20. Crashton

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    I may not agree with everything Minidave has to say, but I do not have a problem with him. Or anyone else in these parts. Opinions we all gots em.....
     

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