JDM sleeper mini Honda twin cam engine swap

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11-14-2017, 03:49 PM

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JDM sleeper mini Honda twin cam engine swap

We originally found this Mini Cooper in Tokyo - one of the J-Spec models made specifically for the Japanese Domestic Market. After upgrading it with a supercharger and an E85 conversion, we decided it was time to take it to the next level and transform it into the ultimate Mini sleeper...

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Part 2

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dano NORSTROM

HEY funny guys.....I like your builds.....and your humor,,,,,,BUT...small ROOKIE mistake,,,,if you put 75-90 gear oil in a HONDA trans......you just DESTROYED IT...!!!!!!!!! IT takes regular engine oil.....I cant believe CASTOR OIL your sponsor didnt catch this.....IVE seen gear oil destroyed trans many times ....its a fact jack....!!!!!!!!

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Taylor Young

Is this car going to be driven on the road or strictly a track car? I've been seeing some videos lately of Australia police pulling over modified cars..

I had no idea they were so strict over there.. pulled a guy over and the cop said his "lisence did not permit him to drive turbo cars or manual transmission cars".. pretty wild, that would never fly here in Canada, half our police couldn't tell a transmission from a turbo..

My question is, will the law allow this car on your roads considering the modifications? Not sure what your saftey inspection laws are like but from what I'm seeing they're pretty strict over there about modified cars. Care to enlighten me on the subject? lol

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part 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NlmPQmulbg

Our classic Mini now has a Honda B16B engine, but it's not all smooth sailing as we get closer to turning the key...

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Serious question. What mods are you doing to the transmission to make up for the tiny diameter tires you are using? I've seen this mod before on those little mini's and the person who did the mod had to use a 3.4 final drive in order to make up for tire size. You might have a top speed of 85 MPH in that car if you are using a stock b16 transmission.

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Pay close attention to solving the intake alignment....these guys use a "commodore" part........

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part 4 first drive

The headlight is in......hmmm?

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part 5 review of all that was done. Dyno tune.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEqOfUxzXio

This classic Mini has been transformed with a B16B from a JDM Civic Type R, and today the little beast finally gets a tune reveals its power figures...

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part 6 Taking the VTEC mini to a classic car mini car meet
What kind of reception?

How clean your car is.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgkFOMrLprk

We take the B16B powered Mini to a classic car meet with hundreds of Mini owners. But will they be as enthusiastic about it as we are or will they be unimpressed with the Honda power plant inside the beloved Mini...