I have built and restored many bikes but am looking to build myself a Mini Cooper pre 1985 and fit a rotary RX7 or RX8.
If anyone knows wherther this would be posible with the engen space and would i have to change gearbox and suspention?
We built a V8 Trike for my friend which we used a Jaguar suspension at the back.
Basically, any input would be apreciated as i am still doing research. Many thanks
2007-07-08 02:34:35 · 9 answers · asked by mosfet 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
i used to own an old mazda rx7 the engine and ancillaries take up a lot of space under bonnet.think thats why the front end on one was so long.good idea in theory but i would think about using a different motor.good luck.ps rx7 rear wheel drive and the exhaust is huge.and cost nearly 2k from mazda.
2007-07-08 05:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
e Mr. Bean so let's see if I can come up with a Mr. Bean answer.... Well you could find the 'Borrowers' or the machine used in 'Honey I Shrunk The Kids' to shrink down some people.... if even to add to the number of Borrowers since there never were many of them. Alternatively, you could use the machine from 'Honey I Blew Up The Kids' to enlarge the mini. A Mr. Bean approach? To paint a picture of the mini on a building and get people to go in there. Will the idea actually be made into a sketch for the next Mr. Bean? He could go to a EFL school and come out with a la
2016-05-21 03:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rotary engine is very compact. I doubt you will have a problem. At a "drive-in" I saw a VW squareback with an STi engine bolted to a VW bus tranny, and I've seen 5l Mustang v8s crammed into Miatas (coincidentally w/ RX7 rear ends). If you are competent to even contemplate the project I don't think it will be difficult at all.
2007-07-08 02:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking a small car front wheel drive and puting a very complex twin turbo RX-7 rear wheel drive engine into it What the RX-7 not good enough? Your about to build up something that is complicated gauges lighting and brake and clutch are not out in the open like on a tryke. Hope you have a lot of time on your hands... Good luck
2007-07-08 02:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ford 4 cylinder with a tuned evo boost puts out like 200+. You are going to have to change all the suspension and you need to also see if the amazing of power can be held by the frame. I've seen people put honda vtec as well
Look up "petrolicous" on youtube they have a mini enthusiast on one of their episodes. He has a shop and you can call and they can give assistance with anything from fenders to motors
2014-02-03 06:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try a motorbike engine. I have seen a mini in a mag that had a tuned Kawasaki ZZR 1100 engine...went like greased weasel poo off a shovel!
Now a Hayabusa engine would be interesting!
Or hows about sticking a ford V6, BMW V6 or a rover V8 in the rear??
2007-07-08 03:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotary engines require a completely different set up to a conventional engine, so I'd consider something else as a power unit....
2007-07-08 02:47:15 · answer #7 · answered by eriverpipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if that would be feasible. However, I have seen a mini with a V8 implant so who knows. Best of luck with that and I bet if you manage to pull it off that little mini would fly :)
2007-07-08 02:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as im aware but could be wrong the rx7 is rear wheel drive so you could have a problem where to stick the rear axle ,diff and prop shaft good luck
2007-07-08 04:36:03 · answer #9 · answered by JOHN G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋