Skip to main content

Posts

Featured

Mk1 Vtec conversion part 1

 This started as the ultimate project, issues started cropping out with the mini with oil leaks in the engine, then the clutch giving out and with the last straw high pressure with the a/c. And the crazy solution to the problem was finally to change the minis A+ 1275 engine to a B series from a JDM Honda civic. First problem was talking to the builder of the build since I had no time to do this diy. This build started in the middle of the covid 19 epidemic and since I am a front liner in my country I was allowed to travel and cross borders. The local builder in Manila for such conversions is Mr Ronald Araga. Our first meeting went smoothly, he showed me his then D15b converted mini and let me ride it. AC was weak that time because of probably the placement of the compressor near the headers. The car had power steering and the breaks as well as the clutch was all converted to honda. We talked about which engine to choose and I told him I had plans of placing a B series engine. It wa...

Latest Posts

Overnight parts from Japan

How to buy car parts from US with a PO box

How to Import Parts from UK/EU with a PO box

Best Mini references on the web

Why Mini owners name their Minis

Where to buy a Classic Mini in the Philippines

Welcome