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Originally Posted by Karl Buchka
Very cool. I would love to own a classic Mini even though it's a death trap in more ways than one.
Even though the Pro-Motive kit is a couple of thousand dollars less than the Z-Cars kit, I have would have a hard time keeping it FWD, especially considering it comes with an open diff.
A stock A-series powered Mini doesn't have the greatest straight-line traction characteristics in the world. Now imagine putting 160hp through the same front wheel(s).
Also worth noting is that the Pro-Motive kit doesn't even have the option of a reverse gear.
In any case, I would just do the swap myself sans kit, but that's another matter entirely.
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I ordered the Quaife LSD for it.
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/quaife/
A stock 302 powered camaro doesn't have the greatest handling characteristics either does it?
The pro-motive guys sorted out a custom mechanical reverse solution a while back. It reverses the entire drivetrain. Yes. 6 speeds in reverse.
Should be a real fun project, and I think a liter engine is suited well to a mini. Around town in low RPMs it will be docile and bogged down (much like the stock motor) and then in high RPMS an absolute rocket.