geetee66 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) I saw a Mini in a yard and had to get a closer look. Couldn't believe it had a Volvo 2L turbo engine stuffed into the rear. I decided on the spot, that I'd have to try and build one. Edited October 10, 2018 by geetee66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 I got the Tamiya kit from eBay for about £20. The Honda B-18 engine is by Studio 81, the seat, photo etched fuel caps, fire extinguishers and wheels came from ScaleProduction.de. I'm very impressed with the wheels. They're really well made and the tyres are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 I'll make a fuel cell to go where the fwd engine was. The floorpan will be cut away at the back and I'll need to fabricate a frame/roll cage to mount the engine etc. I've seen online videos of this type of engine swap, and these cars accelerate like lightning. Even faster with an R1 or Hyabusa motorcycle engine. 0-60 in 3 seconds, easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Very interesting project.. Cant wait to see how you make that all work together.. You are right about those wheels they are really nice.. I used them lately in my Toyota Corolla TE27 Levin.. and best part is that they are really easy to detail paint.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Cool project. Looking forward to watching this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Sheer Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 This is going to be Awesome! Can’t wait to see the progression through the stages to produce a final Mini with all the junk in the trunk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Sweet. This appeals to me in 1:1 form as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I'll be following-very interesting project !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 The 1:1 looks like a real terror on the road. This should be a fun build. I'm working on somewhat of the same idea. I'm putting a Corvette LS engine and rear mounted trans./diff. in the back of a '69 Corvair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Very interesting .. )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 I mocked up the engine with white glue, to see how it fits. Plenty of room in there, allowing for the cage, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 And a quick wheel pose, just to see how it's going to look. Luckily, the O/D of the tyres, is the same as the kit tyres, so no arch adjustment required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 VERY cool!!!....I very nearly put a Jaguar XJ220 V6 in one of my Mini's, but I changed my mind. Cant wait to see more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 It's been a while... Work prevented progress ? I had a go at one roll cage, but it looked too fat and I didn't like the shape: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, geetee66 said: It's been a while... Work prevented progress ? I had a go at one roll cage, but it looked too fat and I didn't like the shape: I know the feeling!....but its worth it to redo it til YOU like it!!...welcome back!! -I like to use canopy glue to pre-assemble things as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 ...so I made another one from thinner styrene rod. I started by putting wire posts in the ends of any vertical parts, and drilled corresponding holes in the floor pan. styrene always wants to return to its original shape. The wire posts helped keep everything in place while I attached the horizontal parts. I used Rocket and Tamiya extra thin cement and it made a good bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, geetee66 said: ...so I made another one from thinner styrene rod. I started by putting wire posts in the ends of any vertical parts, and drilled corresponding holes in the floor pan. styrene always wants to return to its original shape. The wire posts helped keep everything in place while I attached the horizontal parts. I used Rocket and Tamiya extra thin cement and it made a good bond. Now that looks AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Cheers Dan it's all done by eye, as the markings on my ruler are feint. It's not 100% , but as most of it hides behind bodywork...well.. 1 minute ago, Dann Tier said: Now that looks AWESOME!!! s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, geetee66 said: Cheers Dan it's all done by eye, as the markings on my ruler are feint. It's not 100% , but as most of it hides behind bodywork...well.. s You said it right there, Guy....."by eye", it totally looks perf!!…..models aren't displayed under magnifiers, and IF they were, that'd be one weird person!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 This looks to be a pretty cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Made some modifications and devised a way to mount the engine. I had to remove the rear horizontal bar to fit the engine, after I installed more pipe work to the centre hoop. added some side bars too. now I've got to add some sort of structure for the rear shocks to bolt to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 nice engine mount!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Great project Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 My kind of project! Look forward to seeing this one completed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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