b1zbaz wrote:I would love to make mine bike engine beast mode traffic eater but money does not permit at the moment I'm thinking more about a frame in the back built around an original bike frame and then knock something up to the rear wheels and leave the a series in for weight over the front I don't know how hard it would be but I'm looking into it might buy a mark 2 for that though
Having tried four differing non A-series engines in a Mk 2. I can tell you that no modern four cylinder engine will in the front, unless you move the headlights forward. This also applies to a Mk3. I do have a three cylinder engine to try, but as yet have not found time to do it. Never the less the most sensible and practical engine conversion is the K-series, not because of the engine, but the gearbox. The R65 Metro gearbox has the best diff. ratios for our small wheels. Modern cars with their 14" and 15" wheels have lower diff. ratios and become too low geared for 13" wheels. The problem can be solved in all situations, at a price!
A subframe for a Vauxhall engine for a Mini or a Mk1 or 2
James here are the Dimensions for a Honda Mini or Midas subframe.
But this is off topic for this thread, so start another thread or do some research it's a fascinating subject. It's kept me entertained for hours on the computer. I'm not beaten yet, I still have some more tricks up my sleeve. I just need time and health.
Alan