# 1977 Mini Vtec Swap
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [October 7, 2009, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396 "2009-10-07T08:39:46Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@Shanker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shanker)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/1 "2009-10-07T08:39:46Z")
This is My first post here. I figured local car guys would appreciate my build, and the advice & opinions I’ll get is always appreciated.
It’s a '77 Austin Mini that I bought as a basket case. I used a Watson’s Raly front subframe to mount a JDM Civic Si-R B16 engine and LS 5-speed.
I had a local fabricator do the cage-work, and body/ paint. I’m finishing the wiring, assembly and final stuff.
The wheels are Compomotive 13" CR-X. I’ll be running Koni shocks and street/race coil springs.
The car will weigh 1,700 pounds and have almost 200hp.
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### Author:  [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/2 "2009-10-07T08:40:35Z")
VERY nice!! Updates and pics/vids will be more than welcome here, that looks like a great project.
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### Author:  [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/3 "2009-10-07T08:42:51Z")
Thats a sweet little project. What are you doing to the engine to achieve the 200 horse goal?
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### Author:  [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/4 "2009-10-07T08:43:34Z")
Thats awesome! We were just talking about Minis w/ swaps.
Welcome
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### Author:  [@Shanker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shanker)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/5 "2009-10-07T08:43:53Z")
It’s Right-Hand Drive still, and I thought it’d be fun to drive that way. The freak factor is worth it.
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### Author:  [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/6 "2009-10-07T08:47:25Z")
Plz put a passenger seat in so I can go for a ride.
Thnx.
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### Author:  [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/7 "2009-10-07T08:55:05Z")
NICE, I always wanted one od the orginal minis. id like to get one someday
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### Author:  [@Shanker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shanker)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/8 "2009-10-07T08:57:06Z")
I have a nice stainless header that goes into a free-flowing exhaust. I think the car will be scary even with only 170hp, with an Integra Type R motor these cars have a 0-60 time around 4 seconds. What do you guys recommend for performance parts? I’ll be getting performance ignition (coil, wires, etc) maybe some upgraded injectors and a throttle body? Ported intake?
I’ve never owned a Honda before, so I’m not too familiar with them. I do know quite a bit about performance engines though, so I won’t be lost when I get advice.
Thanks,
Brett
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### Author:  [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/9 "2009-10-07T09:27:03Z")
You could do better cams and get a tune and the car should make between 170-180whp
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### Author:  [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/10 "2009-10-07T10:23:55Z")
+1
Cams and tune
Boost it , shit would fly cause how light weight it is
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### Author:  [@OMGSIIK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OMGSIIK)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/11 "2009-10-07T10:32:01Z")
Awesome project. I’ve always been a fan of other cars with Honda heart! :bowdown
I especially like 70’s imports with F-series swaps!
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### Author:  [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/12 "2009-10-07T10:34:53Z")
Nice to see another project on here that is more than bolt-ons!!!
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### Author:  [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/13 "2009-10-07T11:12:33Z")
turbo it lol.
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### Author:  [@SlackJ94](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlackJ94)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/14 "2009-10-07T11:24:58Z")
Should have used a Prelude Type-S motor, just about 200whp stock.
Either way, SIIIICK build.
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/15 "2009-10-07T12:20:21Z")
Sick little go-cart! That damn thing will have the power to weight same as a my car, damn I should have gone for a GT35R!
Nice work!
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### Author:  [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/16 "2009-10-07T13:21:25Z")
Crazy project. I have a built b16 head if you’re interested.
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### Author:  [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/17 "2009-10-07T13:56:00Z")
Awesome, I love the old Mini’s with Honda swaps.
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### Author:  [@Smoosh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smoosh)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/18 "2009-10-07T19:05:21Z")
that’s so awesome man!!!
good luck with the build!!! definitely looking forward to progress.
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### Author:  [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/19 "2009-10-07T19:10:27Z")
Don’t even bother with upgraded ignition on a Honda… a waste of money if you ask me. Cams, intake manifold, TB, slightly upgraded injectors and a nice tune should net quite a bit.
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### Author:  [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1977-mini-vtec-swap/247396/20 "2009-10-07T19:14:17Z")
… k20
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