[Kieran White]

Starting this thread for my future project where I am planning on attempting to swap a k20 series engine into my white 2007 Mini One. This thread will contain the progress of the project aswell as any research that I find along the way. I am planning to start this project by February 2021 at the latest.

I have included some before photos of the car so I can look back on these once the project is hopefully completed to see how much the car has changed

Due to the fact I am not a mechanic by any sorts just a bit handy may God and luck be on my side as I try to attempt this 😂😂😂😂😂

 

[GC1980]

Wow! Brave man, but that will be pretty awesome when you finish it. Good luck with the build! 👍👏

 

[Kieran White]

Wow! Brave man, but that will be pretty awesome when you finish it. Good luck with the build! 👍👏

Thanks mate 😊

 

[oldbrokenwind]

For those of us that don't recognize engine numbers, would you please describe which of the k20 series you want --- cyl's, size, car mfg, planned upgrades, etc?

 

[Dave^]

For those of us that don't recognize engine numbers, would you please describe which of the k20 series you want --- cyl's, size, car mfg, planned upgrades, etc?

You know, the k20, out of the EP3, the FN2 and the DC5...

 

[Alski]

You know, the k20, out of the EP3, the FN2 and the DC5...

That’s honda power in English ....

 

[Dave^]

That’s honda power in English ....

Question is, do you go with the A, B, C or Z?

Then there's the K24, but do you go with the A, the Y or the Z (but not the W, natch)!

The K23 isn't even worth thinking about.

 

[Astroboy]

If I wasn't subscribed to pfi speed on YouTube I wouldn't have a clue what you're on about

 

[oldbrokenwind]

You know, the k20, out of the EP3, the FN2 and the DC5...

Question is, do you go with the A, B, C or Z?

Then there's the K24, but do you go with the A, the Y or the Z (but not the W, natch)!

The K23 isn't even worth thinking about.

Thank you Dave, for digging way down in the depths of your extensive knowledge and sharing it with us. Since this info appears to have similar value and accuracy as most of your other posts, I'll store it accordingly.

Thanks again for upping my knowledge base. Up yours ---

 

[CarsOrBikes]

I'd fit a turbo'd R53 lump in there, probably less complex in terms of fabrication/adaption

 

[Dave^]

Thank you Dave, for digging way down in the depths of your extensive knowledge and sharing it with us. Since this info appears to have similar value and accuracy as most of your other posts, I'll store it accordingly.

Thanks again for upping my knowledge base. Up yours ---

🤣

 

[Maccmike]

🤣

What the fuck Definitely calling her a Karen from now on

 

[Dave^]

What the fuck Definitely calling her a Karen from now on

Username checks out....

 

[Kieran White]

I'd fit a turbo'd R53 lump in there, probably less complex in terms of fabrication/adaption

That's my backup plan incase this all goes tits up 😂😂😂

 

[Jimmy-Mac]

Will be keeping an eye on this thread that last picture looks like Irvine

 

[Kieran White]

Will be keeping an eye on this thread that last picture looks like Irvine

You are spot on mate well done. Missus lives near Irvine beach so we went a wee drive there.

 

[Jimmy-Mac]

Lol I thought so you usually park there when I’m getting a vanilla joes 😂

 

[Kieran White]

Update, the car shat itself in the end and I ended up having to sell it as I needed a car for work.

Ended up buying a 2013 plate Cooper SD with 51k on the clock which is sweet. Not as fast as the one would've been If I kept it and went through with the project but I hear it is living life down in London now so at least it isn't scrapped haha.

It's quite Nicely specced for the Price I paid with Satnav, Auto Climate control, Cruise Control, Half Leather, Heated Windscreen. Paint is a bit shabby as it looks like someone has washed it with a bit of steel wool with all the swirl marks but that will get fixed. All in all I paid £7285 for it which I'm hoping you won't say is a shit price haha.

Here's the new one below. Plan is to get it mapped and get an R53 as a project/track car as I am a petrolhead in the end!

Currently has a Backbox delete in it with plans to get the centerbox done too.

 

[Maccmike]

Looks tidy that mate. Love the Greta sticker.

 

[Fro-dizzle]

Shame about the old motor. New one looks good 👍🏽