Mini V8? Could it be done, easily?, Thinking outside the box again Options

[Dr Evil]

I remember no too long ago someone posted a bitchen link to a mini V8 made from 2 hyabusa engines. It was a great idea, but out of the price and consideration range for probably all of us. This got me to thinking, though. The hard part is having to cast a block and a crank to fit the hyabusas together. While this engine is by far the bset choice for car applilcations due to its overwhelming power, there has to be another, easier alternative.
I was wondering how hard it would be to take 2 honda V4 1100 engines (pretty common and easy to get) and make the out put of one to the shaft of another. This would remove any need for a contiguous case/crank and yet serve the same purpose. The hondas came to mind because it is what I am familiar with in teh V4 configuration. They would be compact, easy to plumb, high rev, relatively low maitenance, and high in cool factor. Or, how about mating two large V engines together = more tq, lower reving, air cooled (or not). With the ponies that the motorcycle engines are pushing these days, adding 2 togather would give a light car like ours a nice boost and probably be lost of fun.

Any thoughts?

If I had it my way I would mate two BMW K1100 16V engines together in a flat opposed 8 configuration, but thats a bit out of my skills level.

[VaccaRabite]

Any thoughts?

Aside from the cool "Look what I did" factor, I am not sure that I would see the point of it. Depending on the person, though, the "Look what I did" factor can be one hell of a draw. It is the reason that many of us rebuild these cars.

I know that 'Busa engines have been put into Minis (old body, not current) and Smart cars, to great effect. But bolting 2 engines together for a 914 would probably be more hassle then it was worth, with all the other good and "relatively" cheaper options.

In the end though, all it takes is money and time.
(which, as a med student, you are deficit both (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) )

Zach