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Car Forum / MINI / February 2006diesel mini
I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did the subframe have to be modified dramatically. The reason I ask was that I have been offered a 1.5 diesel metro for much cheapness. >I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did the >subframe have to be modified dramatically. The reason I ask was that I have >been offered a 1.5 diesel metro for much cheapness. That used a Peugeot 106 engine/transmission didn't it? It's too wide to fit a Mini.  SignatureChris Morriss > >I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did the > >subframe have to be modified dramatically. The reason I ask was that I have > >been offered a 1.5 diesel metro for much cheapness. > > That used a Peugeot 106 engine/transmission didn't it? It's too wide > to fit a Mini. yeh i think its a peugeot engine. awh well it was just a thought. >>> I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did > the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > yeh i think its a peugeot engine. awh well it was just a thought. Nice idea though!, anythings possible with a big disc cutter and a MIG welder, the only question is, does it actually fit in the engine bay without overhanging the wheels too much? It would probably be a lot heavier than the A series and therefore make the handling a bit strange, plus you have to factor in the massive amounts of sound proofing to make the noise bearable or fit a turbo to it! Probably a bit more reliable than an A series too........ mmmm it is a french engine so maybe not! :-) > >I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did the > >subframe have to be modified dramatically. The reason I ask was that I have > >been offered a 1.5 diesel metro for much cheapness. > > That used a Peugeot 106 engine/transmission didn't it? It's too wide > to fit a Mini. A few years ago people were putting in Dihatsu engine/drivetrains. 80hp &100+ mpg >> >I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did > the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > A few years ago people were putting in Dihatsu engine/drivetrains. 80hp > &100+ mpg I think the rover diesel was big and heavy even for the metro, Daihatsu is the answer, or Suzuki, yes, the subframe will need to be modified with additional engine mounts, but this is relatively easy, also driveshafts will need a bit of surgery, Fitzy >I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did the >subframe have to be modified dramatically. The reason I ask was that I have >been offered a 1.5 diesel metro for much cheapness. Once upon a time BMC made a diesel version of the "A" series engine and fitted it in a "mini tractor". They also made a few (3 I think) experimental versions for car use, but the project got shelved probably about the time when they were took over by Leyland. SignatureDavid Toft Electric is the ticket me thinks. I can't wait till I can get a rolled Honda Civic. I say bah to VTec. >I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did the > subframe have to be modified dramatically. The reason I ask was that I > have > been offered a 1.5 diesel metro for much cheapness.
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