What have i got myself into
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My mate has decided to attempt a k series conversion in his mini,
(in an effort to keep up with mine )
for some reason i have agreed to do it,
Looks like quite a bit more work than i had first expected,
(i already new it would be lots)

hes using a flip front which is a help,
has anyone got any advice which might help?

ive found a few diarys of other peoples projects to point me in the right direction.

cheers guys,

O and by the way ... 'run away' isnt good advise, i know what you lot are like lol

Hi,
As you've left your running shoes at home I'd recommend buying the SC build guide, everything you need to know
Cheers,
Gavin :)
PS John, that's a fiver you owe me lol

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I'm thinking stu means K series as in Rover 1400/1600/1800 16v rather than BMW K?

yeah soz guys
its the 1.4 16v metro engine

Hi,
Go find your shoes and get running!
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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For the effort involved fittng the engine wouldn't it be better to fit a larger K series engine? Or has your mate already got the engine etc.?

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

hes already got it,
typical karl buy first think later lol

I helped my buddy gav do one of these convervsion, wasnt too hard tbh, it was the kit from Watsons Rally. Any Problems drop me a PM!

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


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I've driven a mini with this engine before, nearly bought it, but it was a bit of a shed and wasn't half as quick as I would have hoped from the claimed 110bhp.

Go for it though. Apparently, getting the 1.8 vvc to fit is a piece of piss after doing this conversion (as long as you use the k series subframe).

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I Considerd a K-series conversion, ive currently got a Rover BRM 1.8 VVC kicking out about 145BHP standard its pretty nippy it would be unbelievable in a mini!! I think the 1.8 uses the same block as the 1.4.

I know someone with a Rover 100 ascot with a 160bhp 1800 vvc in it. He's kept it looking as standard looking as possible, but its an awesome track weapon!

Scares some Porsche's!

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if your useing a pre made frame, go for it :) If your mate wantsyou to make him a frame, dont. even if he is a mate think of the liabilities should the worst happen... otherwise k-series is tops, so get it done

turbo 16v k-series 11.9@118.9 :)

Denis O'Brien.

i loved my rover 214si, very quick for a 1.4 and never missed a beat

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

lookin on the watsons rally site cant see any info on k series conversions,
am i missing something

check over at 16vminis.co.uk

is a good site for these conversions but dont forget were here too and i bet with all the experience on here there is a few people who have done this conversion.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/

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oh know that means theres more than one

It belongs to a friend of my dad.

He's well into his 50's!

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