Why this Mini Cooper 1977 hard can whine

Posted on 03-01-2016 at 22:59 by RubenPriest – 24 Comments”

Opponents of engine swaps in classics: prepare yourself.

Because yes, this old Mini is not quite original anymore. Because, in addition to other profiles and better brakes, the Brit mainly subcutaneous a complete surgery. The Mini breathes Japanese. Under the hood is a 1.5 litre VTEC which is good for 130 hp. Not so eagerly as the 1.8 block, but plenty of power for a little rascal like this.

The VTEC engine has 15,000 miles walked and the green Mini was recently offered on Ebay for converted about 22,000 euros. A lot of money for a hobby project, but a lover was soon found.

The lichtgewichtige four-wheeled vehicle according to the provider professionally converted and this is what you see on both the exterior as the interior. Unfortunately, details like weight and specifications unknown. Honda supplied the block, among others, in the Civic and it clears by crying to 7200 rpm.

Gallery: Mini Cooper VTEC

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