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Jun 29, 2014 18:29:58 GMT
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Does anyone know of a rear wheel drive, engine gearbox and axle that can be fitted into a moggy. I was wondering if there was something from a fairly recent model so spares are easier to get. If not will I be able to swap some Ford stuff, ie engine, 5 speed gearbox and English axle. Any ideas and suggestions will be a big help. Thanks very much. |
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barty
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Jun 29, 2014 19:55:00 GMT
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there was a few going around with the fiat twin cam motor in a few years ago
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rodney
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Jun 29, 2014 21:53:30 GMT
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many different conversions , if you want ford then go zetec , or a pinto or 2.0 twink from a scorpio,.
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dan
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Jun 30, 2014 15:55:57 GMT
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Hi MKmark Ford type 9 with Black top zetec or K Series is the standard swap nowadays. If you wanted to be a bit different down under toyota 4AGE conversions are pretty common. Check out my build thread, it should give you a few ideas  retrorides.proboards.com/thread/87745 |
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Last Edit: Jun 30, 2014 15:57:14 GMT by dan
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Jun 30, 2014 16:02:47 GMT
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Rover v8 was a good one back in the day , with a ford axle on the back .The engines are dirt cheap and plentiful , i have seen 4.2 v8s go for afew hundred quid .http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=28807
Google nick manns morris minor .
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There are a couple of blokes on here running K-Series swaps, no idea about the 'box though.
At least one of them had a build thread though.
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I,m going to fit Mx5 engine and gearbox to my van.
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If I had two brains I,d still be a halfwit
1969 Morris Minor Traveller
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nsblue
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Hi mkmark,
You mention in your original post that you're tempted to modify your minor with a modern engine and drivetrain, one with better spares availability.
In my (admittedly limited) experience and assuming you've a late Minor with the 1098 'A' series in there, spares availability is pretty comprehensive, everything is straight off the shelf if you ask around.
Although those Zetec conversions mentioned above look tempting, if you and your wallet can face the comprehensive treatment that takes in the brakes and suspension as well.
Good luck with whatever route you go down - Dave.
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