13BT Mini building in progress.

 

awesome man. is that rear from a 3rd gen also?

 

Yes, the rear is 3rd gen. The front under construction is also 3rd gen.

 

Really cool project! When do you think it will be completed?

 

Looks like it`s going to be a Monster!
Good Job!

Karis

 

looks badass

 

More pictures of 3rd Gen. Mini.
Come guys tell me what you think.

 

Looks good so far, it should be 'interesting' to see how you fit in the radiator/IC and oil cooler(s) in the front of that thing

Are you just planning on a street rod or you going to be racing it in a series of some sort?

 

THOSE WHEELS LOOK HUGE ON THAT CAR!! Holy crap, dude! That thing is going to be a beast!

I can't wait to see finished pictures, and, hopefully, videos of it running!

 

funny you call it a 3rd gen project instead of a second gen..... which is what that motor is out of

am i wrong?

 

looking at that rear end shot, it looks like those rear brake lines are rather short...?? I would have thought that with the wheels going up and down all the time would put undue stress on those two lines. if I recall correctly on cars I've looked at there is more slack for up and down travel. just an observation. perhaps those are just temporary ones anyway...?

I'm scheming about a 13BT in a super 7 (when I raced Solo 2 a few people had them). the lbs/hp ratio will be great on your car. is the motor staying stock?

Leigh
p.s. looks great though.

 

Looks Great so far!
Keep em coming!

 

good luck with handeling .those wheels are beastly in size i mean they will be good for traction but other than that nothign else i am doign the same but mine is a secound gen motor 13bt and i am running 13 wheels front and back .other than the wheels sheer size t look like we have a winner .

 

the mini is a mk3 body style beside sthe heave modification ie no seams

 

that project is awsome, make shure u keep up updated with pics

 

any upadtes on the mini??

 

Yeah, looks awsome, but I'm anxious for updates!!!

 

Don't rush##@$$$$..
Good cars takes time and money.

Winzie

 

im not trying to rush lol, just wanna see progress pics :]

 

Good to see it not just me! Nice job on the rear, I'd be interested in knowing where you got all the bits for it or is it just stock fd? What size are your wheels? And we are both destined to sit in the back seat to - oh well, who cares. Good luck and keep going. My mini so far too.

 

Do you have more picturers or is it just shell & wheels.
The rear is shortened FD.

 

Just getting together all the major parts before the build. Been doing heaps of research on parts and compatibility. In the middle of mating my Lada 5 speed to my cosmo auto bellhousing (trying to save on intruding into the interior to much) I'm going to put mine on the road and keep it looking like a mini as much as possible (except the 17's obviously). Once the motor and box are together it will be all go with the front end and chassis.
Are you putting yours on the road or just going to race it? And do you have any pics before and after the diff shorten? So far I'm using a shortened live axle because of the work involved with an independant one.
Heres a few pics of the parts so far......

 

Awesome dude! Keep up with the updates!

 

WTF ... a 13B-RE . Even if you go non-seq with everything stock . You would be looking at about 300ish HP . In a car that is less than a ton with interior . You are looking at a 0-60 time of 5-6secs . What are you trying to take on ? Viper ? Elise ?
What is the car gonna be doing ?


V8s everywhere ... be afraid ... be very afraid ... haha ...

 

I am not sure, but I figure maybe 1/4 mile or 1 mile curcit.
300ish hp could be more. Not afraid of anything.
By the way there is a mitsubishi lancer from Trinidad
in the guiness book of record. 1/4 mile in 7 sec. with pump gas.