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> New Mini drivetrains, anyone know about them?
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post Jan 13 2005, 01:22 PM
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A drivetrain is available and I'm shopping for a new modern transplant for the Neo914. It's 1.6L, not supercharged, and I know BMW owns the company. Let me know your thoughts and knowledge...
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post Jan 13 2005, 03:46 PM
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How about the A4/Passat FWD 1.8t and trans. Boxter cable shifter bolts on. TONS of mods and development. Common, ergo cheap. Somone is doing it now (I think his username is 1.8t) and I'm doing it soon.  

I saw his car and it is my second choice as a modern, reasonably priced powerplant.
Here is my research and choices:
1. 2.7 tt, may fit w/o firewall mods, not sure of turbo fit but plumbing can be modified, est. parts costs $6-8k
2. 1.8 t, seen Sonu's car, nice fit, tranny shifter needs fab'd linkage even with cables, turbo exits abruptly at shock tower, there may still be turbo lag, est. parts costs $5-7k
3. Boxster 3.2, seen Jason's and waiting on susp/fit development, est. parts costs $6-9k
4. 3.6 993, have mount, oil cooler, and provisions for tank but est. parts costs are still over $10k
5. Cayenne V8 tt, my $10K eBay bid was not enough, I came to my senses after the auction (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
6. Chevy LS1 V8, likely needs firewall mods, done right it will cost $8-10k
7. Mini 1.6, nothing special, Cooper S would be better, transverse layout may not fit

keep in touch flyloki
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neo914-6   New Mini drivetrains   Jan 13 2005, 01:22 PM
lapuwali   It's a pretty plain-jane transverse fwd setup....   Jan 13 2005, 01:38 PM
Aaron Cox   ...   Jan 13 2005, 01:57 PM
neo914-6     Jan 13 2005, 02:06 PM
flyloki   How about the A4/Passat FWD 1.8t and trans. Boxte...   Jan 13 2005, 02:47 PM
   Jan 13 2005, 03:46 PM neo914-6   Well I chose the Audi 2.7tt and it arrived last we...   Feb 20 2005, 07:46 PM
nickg   the new mini drivetrain is (engine at least) deriv...   Feb 20 2005, 07:59 PM
riverman   My Mini (not an S) has a fantastic little motor in...   Feb 20 2005, 09:07 PM
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Hi_Fi_Guy   The engine in the Mini is a South American built m...   Feb 20 2005, 10:17 PM
Andyrew   2.7 tt eh?? Sweeeet!!!! how much...   Feb 20 2005, 10:26 PM
neo914-6   I am http://www.914world.com/...   Feb 20 2005, 10:35 PM
Andyrew   Boxster 5 speed??? Sweeeeet!!!! ...   Feb 20 2005, 11:18 PM
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