my vtec mini build

[hughesclio]

been busy with the mini lately, got my new seats in and fitted and got all the niggly little bits sorted with the new itb's, paul @ rs tuning came to my house to sort my tps out for me as i was stumped (thanks paul)
now its ready for its final map when he's not so busy and the car will be as good as finished at long last

 

[Christopher]

Wow.

Incredible mate. A credit to you.

 

[welshname]

Absolute hero spec!

 

[Topgeartom]

How in christs name have i missed this.

Just read through the lot. Absolutely incredible work.

You are completely mad.

 

[Rob]

Seats look comfy....


Frikken awesome!

 

[Scrooge]

I really should get my finger and sort mine out. This is brilliant!

 

[Ian_182]

Well done mate.Looking brill...

 

[Hixle]

Fantastic mate. Incredible build!

 

[hughesclio]

How in christs name have i missed this.

Just read through the lot. Absolutely incredible work.

You are completely mad.

sorry mate i thought you knew about it, glad you approve

 

[hughesclio]

I really should get my finger and sort mine out. This is brilliant!

yes you should but it is hard work getting motivated i will give you that

 

[hughesclio]

had the mini in at rs tuning for mapping and once again hes done a sterling job and it goes like stink
the car made 169bhp and about 135lbs ft of torque.
we took it for a quit blat and it goes well but needs a dam good set up on the tracking and needs its brake bias valve fittiing desprately as its currently 50/50 front to rear lol
THANKS PAUL AND SPECKY

 

[richy22]

I'm a Noob on b16 engines. What do they push out "standard"

 

[jicholasnackson]

around 160 legendary engine with 100bhp/litre

 

[richy22]

So bodies have added 9?? Or am I misreading? Unless that figure is wheel?

 

[Brian172]

Epic job mate, really like it.
Keep wanting to get a Mini myself!

 

[Scrooge]

I think that's 169 at the wheels.

 

[warwickstingray]

around 160 legendary engine with 100bhp/litre

Jap engines on 100 octane fuel make 160ps and 112lbs/ft. Uk spec engines were 150ps and 106 lbs/ft.

 

[jicholasnackson]

Jap engines on 100 octane fuel make 160ps and 112lbs/ft. Uk spec engines were 150ps and 106 lbs/ft.

yes true applying to the b16a1, but the b16a2 was around 160

 

[hughesclio]

yes true applying to the b16a1, but the b16a2 was around 160

Yes your right it's 160ps which is 158 bhp standard and itb's don't give massive power gains but has helped with low down torque and a sound that cannot be matched with normal inlet
For the people who asked the power is at the flywheel

 

[jicholasnackson]

ye the torque looks much nicer than standard

 

[Tonnentom]

loved following this!
looks awesome

 

[coxy777]

How much was the ITB set-up if you don't mind me asking?

 

[hughesclio]

So bodies have added 9?? Or am I misreading? Unless that figure is wheel?

thats asuming it would of made the standard 158bhp beforehand. it also increased torque by nearly 15-20 ft lbs depending on what standard figures you go by.
you never gain big bhp with itb's on these engines but help with much needed torque.
oh and the sound is in a different league and would be worth all the work alone if it didnt gain me any power what so ever

 

[jicholasnackson]

can you get a vid up of the sound would love to hear it, only ever heard them standard before.

 

[hughesclio]

can you get a vid up of the sound would love to hear it, only ever heard them standard before.

i have one but its a bit crap but will up load it soon

 

[hughesclio]

not the best vid but never mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY2NiKOwAZ4

 

[hughesclio]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP85iSDOHNM

 

[Oldskoolbaby]

Brilliant build. I'm just not keen on the arches personal. Curley Carbon ones would be better in my opinion.

 

[hughesclio]

Brilliant build. I'm just not keen on the arches personal. Curley Carbon ones would be better in my opinion.

i wanted carbon ones for a while but at nearly £200 a set i could spend that money better elswhere, also the curley ones are not wide enough as i needed them to be 6.5" wide but theres are only about 110mm so about 5" so wasnt wide enough.

 

[warwickstingray]

yes true applying to the b16a1, but the b16a2 was around 160

Sorry! I'll butt out next time! It does seem though that virtually all the B16's make 10ps more in Japan. Why don't we have 100 octane fuel!? Ah well ignore that i don't want to take this thread off topic.

If your tuning a B16 it's alway good to look at what honda did to the B16B to make it what it is and safe to 8400rpm instead of 8200. Not that the A's seem to mind being over-revved occasionally!!

 

[hughesclio]

Sorry! I'll butt out next time! It does seem though that virtually all the B16's make 10ps more in Japan. Why don't we have 100 octane fuel!? Ah well ignore that i don't want to take this thread off topic.

If your tuning a B16 it's alway good to look at what honda did to the B16B to make it what it is and safe to 8400rpm instead of 8200. Not that the A's seem to mind being over-revved occasionally!!

im not 100% sure but i think they have higher compresion pistons and a better ported head and different cams and retainers.
i will look into changing the cams later on, my rev limit is set at 8500 but has already peaked before then.

 

[warwickstingray]

Here's a nice link on the B16B. I found it when i was looking for stuff on my CRX. When they mean the max limit is upto 8400rpm this is for normal engine life. eg. 120,000+miles like a guy near my dad who was breaking a 250,000mile b16a car that still ran really well that was standard. It doesn't mean the normal b16a will fall apart. You only have to watch the youtube videos of idioits constantly over revving them to see that they'll take a hefty pounding.

http://asia.vtec.net/beystock/honda/civicr/

I hope it serves you well i'm glad to have run a car with that awesome little lump in it!!

If your ever in doubt of how hardy hondas engines are then watch this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN4uSE5qGH4

I'm not even sure which lump it is but christ it will not die. Skip to the end as it's a horrible video.

I'll stop butting in on your thread now.

 

[hughesclio]

Here's a nice link on the B16B. I found it when i was looking for stuff on my CRX. When they mean the max limit is upto 8400rpm this is for normal engine life. eg. 120,000+miles like a guy near my dad who was breaking a 250,000mile b16a car that still ran really well that was standard. It doesn't mean the normal b16a will fall apart. You only have to watch the youtube videos of idioits constantly over revving them to see that they'll take a hefty pounding.

http://asia.vtec.net/beystock/honda/civicr/

I hope it serves you well i'm glad to have run a car with that awesome little lump in it!!

If your ever in doubt of how hardy hondas engines are then watch this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN4uSE5qGH4

I'm not even sure which lump it is but christ it will not die. Skip to the end as it's a horrible video.

I'll stop butting in on your thread now.

butt in as often as you want with usefull information, the link on the b16b differences was good for future mods
if all goes well it will be mot'd by the end of the week then i can take it on its first proper run out

 

[warwickstingray]

I'm no expert it's just things i found while looking around on the net and my experiences running a B16a for a while.

Cool! I look forward to keeping track on this wee beastie!!

 

[hughesclio]

done a few bits on the mini after the trackday flagged a few issues,
so far i have fitted a new servo as the pressure release valve was sticking,
also fit a willwood lever brake bias valve,
had the rear arches tubbed to stop the ripping my rear tyres,
protech coilovers fitted,
i have purchased some integra dc2 type r cams to go in aswell.
extended rear stub axles so i can remove the 75mm rear spacers,
also i have been forwarded a pic of this months miniworld magazine with a preview of my car being featured next month.
cant wait, roll on 24th jan

 

[K1NGY]

Freakkkkkkkkkkking SWEET!

 

[craigRS]

Fantastic, I'm really impressed

 

[Chri5]

Loving it mate! Always wanted a blast in a vtec mini awsome job!

 

[gilmour182]

Stunning!

 

[K1NGY]

Had a look in the mini mag and saw your spread, Epic work and a great read!
Such a credit to you!