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Conversion engineering questions
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Wed, 28 July 2004 11:51
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I am looking for some information on getting a front subframe fabricated. I'm from Geelong, so after information on anyone in Vic who can fabricate a frame for me, with the engineering certificate and all.
The plan is to pick up a cheap 4EFE or maybe get onto 4EFTE and jam it in the front of a Mini. I know brad (unsure if he's a member here, but he's a member on ausmini.com) is almost finnished his 4EFTE conversion in his Mini, but he is in NSW, so can't really help me.
I know that probably no one here has ever done a transplant of anything into a Mini, but i'm sure a few have done transplants into other cars that have needed something along the lines of a frame fabricated and engineered.
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Wed, 28 July 2004 11:53
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If you were in QLD I know the person that could help ya out 
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Rosanna, Melb
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Wed, 28 July 2004 13:51
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Before you invest anything, talk to Vicroads and find out any legality issues about the engineering side of things. They can also send you a list of registered engineers.
Or you can just pretend its stock.
Afraid I can't recommend anyone though.
Hen
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Wed, 28 July 2004 14:10
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While I've always avoided minis myself, I've seen them at shows etc. with different engines in them. I could probably talk to people I know and someone might be able to recommend someone, if nobody else here has any ideas!
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Brisbane
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February 2003
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Geelong
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April 2003
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Thu, 29 July 2004 07:15
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I've been to the rod shop a few times, just for looking though, never asked them about a conversion. I've sent em an enquiry, so lets see if they wanna do it. Something different for them to do if they are sick of boring old V8's, lol.
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Geelong
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April 2003
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Thu, 29 July 2004 23:50
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Hehe, Rod didn't wanna know anything about it!
Anyone else know anywhere?
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Thu, 29 July 2004 23:53
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I have heard that you can get pre-made kist for this conversion in England - which is still mini made. Have a surf.
Other than that I only know of NSW places that might be able to help.
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Geelong
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April 2003
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Thu, 29 July 2004 23:59
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Yer, the pre made kits are only available for Honda VTEC engines. 900 pounds just for the subframe, which I spose isn't too bad, but then ya gotta get it shipped over here! The VTEC is a massive engine, and too much has to be changed. You even have to put a 6" longer front on it!
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Melbourne
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January 2003
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Re: Conversion engineering questions
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Fri, 30 July 2004 06:06
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et n15 , turbo engines fit well and are very cheap
also the morris 1500 engine and box conversion is another one that comes to mind . But why not just go to a later metro mg engine or something , thats a bolt in job .
Those car are the worst things to work on ever  , and thats not even modified . Welding nuts to pieces of wire to get subframe bolts in etc . Those car where designed to give the shits to people working on them all over to world  . Gees have i done lot of on concourse cooper before 
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April 2003
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