X16XE build update 22/11/2011
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i have never been a massive fan of the vauxhall, honda, suzuki conversions ect, main reasons are that i do like the a series (its part of the mini heritage after all), they never seem to sit right and i have only ever seen two conversions that looked good even the "factory" (no names) conversions can look hashed together, i do think i would be a convert if more converted cars looked better.

I do look forward to some updates however as you did a fab job on the turbo so i see no reason why this wont end up the same.

Ps one of the two conversions ive seen and liked was a 16xe from a tigra i believe in a clubby! i think the guy used to be on the forum

Was it this one Wolfie?

I'm lucky, I've got the XE in one mini and the 8 port in another so can appreciate the pro's and cons of both.

I'm liking the curved section before the trumpets on the induction setup. Is that home made? looks really neat :)

Here for the craic..

Supercharged Arden powered

Thanks again guys all comments welcome, and wolfie i agree, just hope I can make this work and 'look' right.

The curved section was used on an allspeed demo car you get the desirable 90mm trumpets in a standard upper bulkhead / firewall

Edited by MarkGTT on 31st Dec, 2010.

mate of mine is doing one of these for a custome of his with the jenveys and mbe.
nice to see something different, yours is looking like its going to be real nice when its done

Given the standard of the rest of the car I have no doubt it will turn out nicely.

Edit: First comment removed as it made me appear anti engine conversion due to a poor choise of words.

Edited by minimole23 on 3rd Jan, 2011.

looking good mark

Quick update.

Bulkhead is now painted, and the subframe installed, also added the new bottom arms and tie rods, some fancy billet jobs with adjustable rod ends.

Subframe took some fannying about to get it in - more of the inner wing needed to be removed and the tower bolts were being a pita.

Removed the a-series gear selector and started to position the new XE one.

Would have got more done however when i went to clean up the inner wheel arch i found some rust which needed cutting out and a patch panel adding..

will get some more pics up tomorrow.

looking good dude! will have to pop over with kean for a brew soon :)


*edit* although if someone didn't leave themself logged in you'd know it was Nick, lol.

Edited by Nick on 3rd Jan, 2011.

Edited by MarkGTT on 3rd Jan, 2011.

Thanks mark :) x

Looking good Mark. I reckon it will make a ideal track car, looking forward to seeing it done!

Looking good Mark. You and Kean having a project race this year? :)

Thanks Ron / Pauly.

Takes me far to long to get things finished so I'm not committing to a race! Will leave that until Avon :)

I'm sure you will get it done before me Mark

Looks a good project mark. I must admit im with wolfie but i think out of most of the conversions the 16 is about the best. Its smaller and lighter than the 20ltr so in theory will handle better and doesnt need as much power as it isnt as heavy.

Rick

ps that pic above looks brilliant

Not sure if its the one but it looks good, looks like a factory fit ... how it should be.

The 1.6 does seem to suit the bay better than the other conversions

On 31st Dec, 2010 dischub said:
Was it this one Wolfie?

2 Engines? Twin Engine????

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


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

Nah would be easy

If i were doing an engine conversion i would seriously consider buildinig my own rear subframe and going RWD.

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


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

Still waiting for the promised pics today!

Pics as promised for my most recent update. Subframe in place, will be painting this again once i have test fitted the engine and box.



and a close up of the tie bars i will be using.



Next on the list is to remove the paint and crap from the inner arches, repair where needed, stonechip and paint.

then i will get the car back on the wheels ready for the engine test fit.. work out what masters will fit with the induction setup and filter etc.

cheers, Mark

Looking good so far.