Vag 1.8t 20V Mini

[brad1]

Im not a overly big fan of minis, but this is a cracking project

 

[greesha]

I must admit its a really interesting project.

Big thumbs up for trying something different

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Ahhh! Well, I heard you might be lingering on here soon! Recognise the THINK number plate. Will be interesting to watch this....

 

[BaezoN]

WOW Amazing job ! Congratulations !

 

[sav_lcr]

bet that does go well, something differant to what most people would do for more power would be interested to see more

 

[Keir]

looks fun

 

[Ant FR]

no betting about it, it does go well

you should see the new tow car for it....lol

the conversion is something else,

 

[splitpin]

Cheers all It still shocks me every time!

It's currently running a k04 with a handmade GRS intercooler and radiator, a 3" downpipe without cat.

 

[BaezoN]

For sure, thi is the BEST Mini of the world ! xD 20VT rules !

 

[Naz]

amazing mate!! did u make the gearbox and engine mounts yourself?

 

[splitpin]

Yep I did the lot myself

 

[ibiza_95]

awesome project!?
that is mint, love stuff like this congrats, cant have been easy at all so big pats on the back

 

[jase874]

looks like an awesome car although i was hoping for a classic mini lol,as said above more pics needed.

same, but still very interested, good luck

 

[butch20vt]

fair play two you mate cracking job well done.

 

[George 3G]

more pics Dave!

 

[splitpin]

I pulled the engine out last week to have all the mounts xrayed and all was fine

Also did the cambelt, tensioner and water pump while it was out.

Just re routing some hoses, clips, fitting some gauges and my data logger and then it's out on the track

 

[Willie]

Ace project.
Is this cheaper or better than tuning the engine that's in there for a start?

I know there are various packages for the mini and am sure you could get the same power levels as a stage 2 LCR would get.
I take it the plan is to go Big Turbo in the future?

 

[George 3G]

Willie you start with either 163 or 170bhp (depending on charger) and the ceiling for that charger and cc is about 280bhp IIRC. That costs around £6-8k!

 

[shakeyperson]

sweet

fair play mate that does look awesome bet it goes well.

 

[splitpin]

I ran at 250 bhp and 200 lbs of torque for a while but the top end was boring.

I already have a 3" exhaust and a big intercooler, so it's ready for more zoom!, but being a track car I need smooth delivery of power not and sudden boom!

I may go bigger turbo soon, but to be very honest only when it's running as a quattro that I will put more power down.

How heavy is a LCR?