JDM Sleeper Mini - First Drive [Part 4]

A classic Mini with a Honda Civic Type R engine - the conversion is complete, and the car is ready to drive...
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[@kqay]

Mighty Car Mods sexy car mate.

[@filipkolaric61]

Mighty Car Mods ✌️

[@shikaracing6878]

Mighty Car Mods Just picked up a 240sx S13 to start drifting if you guys wanna check it out you guys are welcome to look at the channel 😎 let us know if you do 🖤🤙🏽

[@Repavich]

I've bought a lot from you guys... shipping is quick to the states from down unda!!!

[@MrVerboort]

so much to ship to canada -.-

[@kinafermusic2456]

I own a 700 HP mustang and I'm jealous of a Honda swapped Mini. Life is crazy.

[@chriserz94]

lmfao

[@jhalkoski]

KinaferMusic I dive a LS swapped Fd3S. and I'm jealous of a VTEC mini. I know the feeling

[@thisisemchii]

i understand why people put ls's in fd's. but as a rotary fanboy, everytime i see an fd with an ls, i shed a tear :(

[@brandonthegrey]

I drive a pedal bike and I'm jealous of all of you.

[@Masocisa]

KinaferMusic if I had a mustang I'd be jealous of a barina

[@brianplanz9034]

Can't wait to see what Marty got to compete with the mini

[@-Sirens-]

Hooligan Media needs to be the blue turd 2.0

[@bujarsaliu3731]

Sirens I loved the blue turd, a part of me crushed when the blue turd was crushed...

[@kingnfs1]

THE RETURN OF BLUE TURD!!

[@sexychowder]

Hoping for the Kei car!

[@skorpe8722]

it's a hyundai from what i got form the end,

[@JasonThaiKennedy]

This is by far my favorite car you've done. Such a nugget! Watching again in 2023!

[@74jeepcj6]

How cool is that mechanic dude - so skilled yet still so humble

[@disgruntledfaerie]

Dose Vader, absolute legend..

[@oms6661]

I caught myself smiling with moog's reaction to the mini's power

[@johnvezina1264]

Om Shrinivas as did i lmao

[@nicky8866]

caught yourself? i was pissing myself laughing! i know that feeling ,best feeling in the world!

[@phuzz00]

I hope he let Miles have a go.

[@liuses5gaming205]

I can't wait. Getting my permit in a few days. I have loved cars since I was little, My dad know I like speed a little too much xD. I've got about 8 grand to buy my first car. I'm thinking a legacy 2.5gt, integra gsr or a civic si em1. thoughts or suggestions, I'd prefer rwd or awd, but they cant be insanely fast or I wont be allowed to get it.

[@OneWheelUp_03]

Liuses5 Gaming get something with 4 seats n cheap on gas, then after you find something with those 2 stufd it's all up to you on what you want as of looks and platform

[@csafadit]

Marty is such a tease at the end. Can't wait to see what he's talking about.

[@midgetcooker5000]

Cheryl

[@cyclonicleo]

midgetcooker5000 Cheryl's gooch.

[@vojtechfilip7157]

WARNING! FOLLOWING TEXT MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS Return of MIra from Kei To The City I guess :) .. do you follow them on faceboook? Find picture of their green Mira.. I wrote this: "Guys? Isn´t this some kind of a clue? :D You know.. there is some promise about return of one little drift car from Japan.. Marty said he works on car with forklift.. and Turbo Yoda is doing something with turbo Daihatsu.. Do you think what I think? :D " And their answer was " " So I guess I´m right :)

[@RyanRapetti]

Right? What's he got that's going to be faster than SuperGramps? Unless they're finally building a real V8 car that isn't a Mad Max prop.

[@Digitalpiracy]

remember when Moog was building his Saab, he put aside the old intercooler from his 900, saying it'd be good for Marty's Mighty Boy. Marty has previously discussed how cool custom pickups are, and the Suzuki Mighty Boy is a custom pickup truck..... Presumably using the engine from the half-cut Kei car turbo from japan that they brought back years ago

[@One-ep3ny]

mr. bean would be so proud

[@janicerosales6954]

Goofy Mr bean would like it

[@janemba42]

@@janicerosales6954 I wouldn't be surprised if Mr Bean watches MCM

[@edwardmulder3777]

Mr Bean would crash it in a heartbeat, but it would be hilarious

[@KaosProject21]

It should be lime green

[@ariefaulia8193]

No, unless he drive it on rooftop with sofa, rope, and broom. Lol

[@YARCHLRL]

I love TURBO YODA but as a friend, Miles is SOLID GOLD. What a nugget. I'm truly stoked for you. It's amazing how a machine can honestly complete who we are inside...

[@martinallanhates]

that secret ending tho! 😀😀

[@ghomerhust]

yeah marty just made me kinda mad with that one. now ill be on my toes for the next episode

[@Shimiiiiiiiiiii]

I just watched unicorn circuit 26 and he is explicitly thanking honda for making civic B16B. So here´s your clue.

[@RhodeysRacing]

Maybe the Mira?

[@PeterF12]

Martin Allan Ok

[@DoriTime]

Awesome Work Guys, One thing missing from this video. With the amount of work Myles has put in, he deserves a drive shown in the video.

[@mikemx55]

DoriTime true, he should have been the first to drive it

[@4444darebear]

DoriTime the thing is Myles does this for a living so I understand letting your friend drive it first they both put in a lot of work to make this happen

[@mightycarmods]

DoriTime I operated the drone. Miles drove it for all those shots. We both got to have a good drive!

[@drivewaystar6485]

Mighty Car Mods id like to know more about the subaru ignition coils. why did you keep the standard honda distributor on also?

[@DoriTime]

Awesome, Glad to hear. Keep up the Amazing Content. Can't wait to see Marty's plans.

[@joecarr9476]

The Ear to Ear Smiles you Had Tells Me it's a Mini. Those new BMW Mini's Don't Produce that Smile. My first Car was a 1969 Mini Cooper S Which only had a 1275cc Double weber side draft carbies etc but left my friends 2 litre Escort in the dust around the twisties, nothing handled like it not even Alfa romeo's I owned later. I Enjoyed this series, thanks guys!

[@elreyyakko]

1.love how Moog greets the fans 2.Moogs reaction made me smile 3.waiting for it to go turbo!

[@SpikeKastleman]

This brings a tear to my eye... Knowing that since being disabled, I have no chance of fixing my car.

[@Compaq23]

Spike Kastleman Oh man dude, I Just shed a Tear. Hope you will find happines for yourself

[@Darnihx]

Spike Kastleman damn I feel sorry for you

[@allenweber8062]

Spike Kastleman I'm not sure how much or how you are disabled but I have a friend who still helps his dad build stuff (buggies, side by sides, etc.) and he is in a wheelchair and it doesn't stop him, if anything we talked about making (possibly producing) a "shop focused" wheelchair for people who love to build. In the end all I'm saying is if there is a will there is a way. Don't give up.

[@samjaggard5139]

Spike Kastleman but your still alive, that's the most important thing that

[@kevinsal96]

Some guy did a drift car and he is disable lets be honest in my case is not having money what is stopping me to build cars

[@LEGOLUVSU]

See Parker? That's how you close a hood.

[@adrianroque9015]

Alex Turtles lol

[@-Sirens-]

Alex Turtles 😂😂

[@WhyDidYoutubeDoThis]

Alex Turtles comment of the century

[@dannyko1749]

Alex Turtles take this W 😂

[@stevieklaer9347]

Alex Turtles savage

[@ThePhilAretosShow]

This whole video series just made me really happy but that outro pulled at my heartstrings! What a journey!

[@manuelalejandro8972]

dude, I know this vid is old but your mini is putting a smile on my face every time you floor it!!!

[@acafaca363]

Starting at 13:52, the speech gave me goosebumps. It was today that I got so pissed at my car for minor troubles, that I felt like leaving it alongside of the road with the key in the ignition, felling so poor and unable to do anything. I invested so much in it, it works, doesn't look good, still better then when I got it. Got it when my grandfather passed away. I swore to myself I'll never ever sell it, even if I starve. I live in a shite country where you can't maintain a 27 year old Golf II TD with an average paycheck, but I love it so much that I don't even care. I have my dreams about that car, and the hope that they will come true. Thanks MCM, made my day, made me feel better about it. Cheers

[@sabre22b]

Nice speech. V moving. Too true. Too true. (Are you North of gretna green by any chance?)

[@gganticgary]

Life of a gearhead bro, dont give up on it!

[@sammygirlie345]

now for project binky now that is extra awesome this is just awesome

[@sammygirlie345]

retsofjn hehe time to get the funk on lol

[@basztiancooper]

they should name this mini pinky ,binkys baby brother

[@sammygirlie345]

Or winky lol

[@Dangleebles117]

thats optimistic

[@sammygirlie345]

Mitchell glass it's going to be so worth it a work of art and will be a a proper rocket

[@jusa6er]

Absolutely love that mini. now I have to get one for my collection. MCM huge inspiration. ready to see the dyno results

[@gsom7]

@10:35 is where the fun starts! And it brings smiles! Moog, lucky you. This was very interesting project. Hope to see more like this one.

[@davisharr]

This is the coolest video you guys have made yet! Absolutely love the car, the video work, and the end which nearly made me cry! Keep up the good work, these projects and videos just keep getting better and better, and I can't wait to forget about this one and re-watch it a year from now!

[@beezowdoo-doozobittybip-bo2143]

i just did that exact thing! waited a year and then re-watched it :D

[@user_mac0153]

The classic mini shells are around AUD $10k and the imported subframe kit is almost AUD $3k (without p+h added) so duplicating the build will not be cheap. Good news is the panels and running gear appear well supported on the market.

[@ellenmadden8343]

How is Moog such a good speaker. Every time he does one of his monologues it's never fails to give me goosebumps.

[@claydupuy5576]

I have only been watching your show for short times now, and have loved every episode. The excitement and enthusiasm on your face when you were behind the wheel of your mini brought a little tear of happiness to my face. I love the cars, but you and your friends by far make this show number 1 in my book. Champions!

[@stefannewels1823]

Thank you! Such a pleasure to watch you solving problem after problem and finally enjoy the result! Keep on rolling 🤙🏻

[@robles]

it's time for marty to resurrect the blue turd, and battle the honda mini

[@eduardojvivas]

roblesjant the blue turd is probably a Samsung phone now.

[@Pmaka647]

blue turd with k3vet engine...

[@self-raisingflour4840]

Eduardo Vivas when you said that i thought, the blue turd didnt blow up? just kidding i have a samsung

[@BeeBeefy]

YRV!

[@cbybulldogs1631]

Blue Turd > Mini.

[@mal3762]

Now bring back the blue turd with a AE111 4AG-E Blacktop in it.

[@tehidiotboys3010]

"11000 rpmeru" lmao

[@danielmarinov3560]

Akmal Hakim Better yet, Marty gets an 86 for maximum tofu delivery

[@mal3762]

Daniel Marinov *Initial D music rises from background* DEJA VU ! I'VE BEEN IN THIS PLACE BEFORE lmao

[@AccAkut1987]

the 4AG-E is so old and past its prime now, every modern Toyota 4-banger is a better starting point.

[@alanth8368]

How on earth is a 20v 4 cylinder past it's time?

[@MrBbpilot]

Honestly watching this video years later you truly forget how fast time flys by… still has to be one of my favorite series you guys have produced. Keep up the awesome work❤️

[@andrewgregory1907]

Wow, truly inspiring, I love your comments at the end. I need to get myself another Mini!

[@o0julek0o]

So I assume next thing is vtec mini turbo?

[@robertcollins5307]

o0julek0o I saw a vetch supercharged classic mini here on KZbin :)

[@Kristoph109]

Do you really think theres any space left in the engine bay.....?

[@Andrewlang90]

Kristoph109 I guess if the space is tapped in the engine bay, you could run a rear mounted turbo

[@Asdeneder]

Daihatsu mira for sure. Didn't import it for no reason :D And they said they will work on it again :P

[@0nkelD0kt0r]

I don't think the angine bay has the space for that. They could however do some proper old scool NA tuning, put some performance pistons, crankshaft, conrod and sharper camshaft in there and make it go 10k revs like a S2000. I would like that quite a lot.

[@sawtoeth]

This is the first time I watch MCM's video and I've already feel that burst of emotion he experienced when he hit the throttle lever and the mini launched swiftly. Combination of proud, happy, relieved, and the most important, excited. Amazing. When you try to build and fix a car for years and it finally worked, wow

[@mrmjohnson1980]

Great story guys, thanks you so much for sharing. Watching you row through the gears after all you went through, I swear that I felt as exited as you probably were, what a feeling.

[@LivingWithLinux]

That is always the sweetest feeling when your project comes to life for the first time. Congrats guys!

[@wilbert-oppegard]

this episode is an instant classic, love it!

[@xredline07x]

Absolutely epic 4 part series. Hands down my favorite car videos to date and probably the only ones I’ve saved with the actual intent of watching them again not once but multiple times.

[@jacobhamburg1681]

I just want to say, I love what you guys do and that is what keeps me as an auto tech. Building cars.... Proud of you guys, y'all have come a long way. Never forget your roots and where you came from. Stay humble, keep it up guys!!!!

[@twoshayshirley]

1am, should be sleeping for exams tomorrow but this is more important lmao

[@damianakkermans7263]

TwoShay Shirley great job

[@caho19o94]

TwoShay Shirley No it's not!

[@solomoncosta]

SAMW

[@Jason-br5yo]

I got a mid term tomorrow. Luckily it's only 10:45

[@jerks7olemyname316]

TwoShay Shirley I Have February vacation so no school until monday

[@RadioCtrl]

about to go to sleep but no

[@issorjmedia7770]

RadioCtrl well we can tell your not from Australia

[@RadioCtrl]

hahaha ya, Canada baby!

[@RadioCtrl]

11 at night

[@ulfhedinn6]

RadioCtrl 1:09 am

[@Eli9s]

10:11 pm

[@PROJECTK44]

The music at the end of this with the dialogue gave me mad shivers down my spine, unreal job guys, can't wait to see what else you have planned!

[@wyldbore]

The look on your face on that first test drive says it all - what an amazing build, great workmanship and hysterical banter. The whole package...

[@DIY-Garage]

Awesome sleeper!

[@devjock]

3M: Miles the Master Mechanic. Damn right that's your forever-car. What an awesome tribute, collaboration, and story. You guys knocked it straight to orbit with this one. Stunning, powerful, gaaah I can't say enough good words about this. Well done mates, WELL DONE!

[@adamski5977]

Guys finding you and started to watch your channel one of the best I've ever watched

[@DGOfTheCentury]

Amazing. I knew it would be awesome from the start. That smile is real!

[@Akbaker96]

You forgot to install the turbo 😎😂😂

[@tonystark3526]

Andrew Baker indeed they did forget brotha

[@SmileyTom666]

14:13 it was right there :P

[@David-xl8zf]

Stick it right out of the hood.

[@mdesa6699]

@Da Vid That kind of defeats the purpose of a sleeper...

[@sorcyo]

rear mount?.... might work

[@Bababoui1000]

should of put a gallo-12 instead

[@super6subiguy]

Daniel Tellez 24 bruh

[@Koop2k]

Should have*

[@Bababoui1000]

Adam kaan the gallo 24 dont fit

[@super6subiguy]

Daniel Tellez make it fit lol

[@Fluffy-34NEO]

this is the best fukn comment, hahahaha well done

[@peterdelaforce2346]

Fantastic set of videos about your mini really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work.

[@dava73]

My dream. So amazing to watch. Thank you from a old Mini fan.

[@pt225044]

Next step AWD

[@The3liteSoldier]

Has to be

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

BigTuna Next week - RWD drift Missile Mini

[@groundshakersociety6637]

BigTuna if it will fit

[@gsom7]

Check Project Binky Mini (4wd with Celica GT4 turbo engine)

[@MattyBlay]

AWD is only beneficial at launch compared with FWD, so the speed after it grips up is lower

[@TwoCarGaragez]

Dissapointed we didn't see Miles driving it. In the first episode he jokingly asked and got so excited when you said he could drive it. I feel like he's not the type to ask again unless you offer. LETS SEE HIS REACTION! He deserves a drive for all the great work.

[@davidmeagher4909]

Awesome Moog! So pleased for you buddy!! What a fantastic upgrade for one of the worlds greatest ever cars. Good on ya mate!!

[@simonlloyd7557]

Ive seen this series a few times and the moment she fires up is always brilliant. Cars like this are so much more special than something you can just buy. i wish MCM was still like this.

[@kevinchristy5268]

Moog... You mention engine evolution... Sir Alec Issigonis never intended the Mini to have the cast iron A series engine. He had an all aluminium engine in mind; with multi-valve technology... Due to lack of funds, his plans were put on hold, but later developed into the K series engine, which ironically found its way in to a few production Hondas when they and Rover shared technology. I am a die hard mini fan & love what you've done. Have you seen Bad Obsession Motorsport's "Project Binky"? It's worth the youtube search!

[@joshuarosen6242]

They have. I've seen MCM comments on the Project Binky videos.

[@tristanhamilton4639]

Very solid series. Love it!

[@Bushcrawler]

This was such a beautifull and great episode guys! Thank you Mighty Car Mods! Greetings from Norway :)

[@GHW]

guys, I think I was more excited to see this build than any other one I've seen so far. It was so obvious how happy you were when you took it on it's first test drive. It was so great to see that. I have always loved those classic minis myself and would absolutely love to have one. anyways... cheers.

[@GR8SALAD]

No chance he'll chop this? What's this? What madness are we about to see???

[@fatbogan5395]

GREAT_SALAD *Maaaaaadness

[@fatbogan5395]

SoadAddict91 no this is the comment section on a MCM video...

[@ifrit35]

Daihatsu mira ? Too sexy swap ? Mega Gramps ?

[@MadFluffysterXaines]

Civic with a 4g63 plz

[@glynnharvey4037]

return of the mighty daihatsu cuore

[@UncleManuel]

What a journey for the Mini! The closing words from Moog actually gave me goosebumps! :-)

[@KaosProject21]

Oh wow the closing words WERE inspirational

[@martyburgess341]

The coolest conversion I've ever seen! Amazaballz!

[@MichaelRoma91]

I'm so glad you guys decided to do such a mod, i always wondered about this concept. and you guys did it brilliantly! Great job!!

[@caseyburnett6530]

That's probably the first time anyone's described a honda as "torque-y" LoL. Just kidding. But not really.

[@gabrielmalta1962]

I thought the same. just kidding. Wel not reallyl

[@blackonefifty]

Casey Burnett B16's are inherently gutless even for a twin cam b series, let alone a Honda motor. Probably feels like a freight train in that featherweight car though.

[@SwapBlogRU]

Honda's V6's actually are very torquey.

[@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832]

When a high hp engine gets put in a lightweight car it's gonna feel plenty torque-y though most Honda 4 bangers actually aren't high in torque

[@larrylentini5688]

Just look at the size of those tires compared to a Civic. That's like dropping 716 gears in it of course it's going to feel "torque-y"

[@Choochooshoe]

been watching since s2 this is the coolest thing i have ever seen! well done boys!!!!!! straya

[@stevescholey3479]

The best Mini sleeper I have come across. Fantastic job.

[@arnelarsen2489]

Love the moog monologue voice over at the end; you connected and completely captured the collaboration of the completed car. Cool.

[@Stupreme.]

Forever car indeed! You get deep at the end bro. had me hand on my heart toasting the British empire for all mini owners.

[@Jordan-ym5gf]

DIESEL PRIUS!!! COME ON GUYS PLEASE!

[@nuttm3gg]

Jordan Vasquez that is a great idea.

[@iDrive4fun93]

Mick Goodnow 2jz, rwd Prius. That would be fun too.

[@groundshakersociety6637]

iDrive4fun93 no...

[@iDrive4fun93]

Sarcastic Fuck hahaha why not? It's different. Leave it stock looking. Nobody would know... hide the 3" exhaust and have it turn down right at the rear bumper.

[@groundshakersociety6637]

iDrive4fun93 2jz is in almost every car around the corner

[@siobhanobrien4754]

I love how excited you get!!!!! It's awesome dude, love it 😍😍

[@HDmech81]

amazing story, loved every episode thanks for show us all this

[@CloudsGarage]

I want that engine for my Civic project car :)

[@CloudsGarage]

Those engines are too expensive. I guess I stick to the D series but something with vtec

[@leftoverbrainz]

Cloud's Garage I'm going desires turbo and working my way to a k series lol

[@CloudsGarage]

I guess there is a lots of ways to have fun with a honda :)

[@duanebailey6253]

Plenty of ek's with k24's and bigger. The motors can be had for a really good price. Once you get into all the swap parts needed to make it work it really starts adding up.

[@InFamousDmac]

Best D series is Dohc ZC. facts.

[@9989mattyboy]

NEW INTRO TOO!!

[@tibszabo]

That's crazy guys! Loved the end of the vid, keep it going

[@smided]

That series was an amazing journey suited with amazing guys, and amazing music. Triple 'A'. I've enjoyed it so much. Greetings from Poland!

[@mclarenjohnf1]

@Mighty Car Mods The Mini is fantastic and to add to your statement about keeping up with the times John Cooper took a standard Mini 850 and up rated it for racing so yes that is what you have done you have not destroyed it, also people in the UK have been sticking in a Mini 1750 engines out of Austin Maxi's or 1300 engines out of Austin Allegro's for years and then Rover K series units under the bonnet and as you know they come in turbo and non turbo the only thing to stop it in the UK Insurance companies.

[@christianlagioia]

MOST EPIC MINI EVER PERIOD!!!! nice job guys put a verry BIG SMILE on my face since a long time ;)

[@rhysdavies8947]

Amazing series. Glad I subbed. One of the best car channels out there.

[@Gismotronics]

My first car was a mini and that was a long time ago. Enjoyed the videos of this project. Thank you.

[@ktm640lc4BGD]

I have been trough 4 videos to hear the engine start and than you put fakin music on top of it. Nice.

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

For realz...I decided to go back through this series and that was a huge letdown. Put music over the first start of an ENGINE swap. At least we eventually got to hear it ripping out on the road.

[@ajwitty]

They put music over the engine and then made it dead quiet when theyre putting on the hood smh

[@peterbennett3151]

04:10 "I'm a responsible person" as he puts his belt on while driving haha. Thanks for sharing the build

[@deadprivacy]

kinda pointless in a mini, you hit something? roll it? you dead, even if you roll cage it? your still getting an engine through the cabin if you prang it.

[@v1510nman]

man..just brings tears to my eye to see your cars journey man and your happy face...good job guys

[@BeastYoloSwag]

Just watched this. Now that is the face of pure enjoyment. Love it, keep it up MCM!

[@duo02]

The mini must be a girls car because it had to go to the bathroom to take its top off lol

[@DJzMax]

Duo02 haha nice one

[@whynot2831]

Why exactly does your mother and sisters do that?

[@PirateNightsuN]

strong usernamename to post content

[@PepsiMaxProductions]

Next episode - extra headroom mod for moog

[@richardspilsbury6149]

Great to see that it was possible, well done all involved. The test drive whoops of joy and beaming smiles made me lol. Nice!

[@Ezra-lp3mq]

Wow, nearly started to cry near the end. Enjoy your car mate. I enjoyed watching you build it.

[@Oblithian]

Please tell us how cooling goes, that rad is insanely small.

[@MisterNiggaX]

have you seen stock Honda radiators? they're tiny

[@aussiebloke609]

It's not real wide, but it is rather thick - I suspect that's how they're getting away with it. My worry was that with half the rad behind the headlight, it might not get the air flow they would prefer. See how it goes.

[@seanxxx8999]

Oblithian It'll never be an issue I've got one on a B18 type r and it's always fine

[@adamflake3276]

Look how thick the core is, it has a much higher density than a OEM honda radiator.

[@mightycarmods]

Oblithian we were test driving on a hot day on QLD (35C) and engine temp never got hotter than 92C. We were impressed!

[@luuklugtigheid1867]

The only thing I can do now is smiling, cuz man this was good👍🏻

[@luuklugtigheid1867]

Update, I am actually crying

[@billybob8646]

Great build, I loved it all....Can't wait to see the next project.

[@JamesPrestonThomas]

A fantastic match up. A dream car to me! A True Sleeper! I'm in love with it!

[@yusuffrahman2858]

Be sure to watch the extra last bit!!! (side note, whoever does your captions is hilarious)

[@Mister.swaggger]

i see... in a couple years its gonna be turbod 😂

[@nooranik21]

Looking at that engine bay, it'd be a pretty tight fit for a turbo. Then again, the Turbo Yoda knows all and can do anything.

[@gbr8463]

Put the turbo(s) in the back... ;)

[@hegeliandetective1034]

Definitely could do a turbo outside of the engine bay in front, or the rear tucked under

[@aleveraj]

@Eyeswideopen 1111 Main difference being that Moog's Mini ended up still looking stock... a true sleeper.

[@dancousineau72]

Love your closing comments mate😀 cheers from Canada!!!

[@yoowicked]

You are a lucky man owning a SUPER VTEC MINI and most importantly having great friends to help you out! Love your show, keep it up mate!

[@noeleenbatchelor3736]

Would be so fun for a drive through the nasho in that vtec mini

[@celebsnapchatstories4932]

Notmy Name i know right.

[@nobbybravoalpha1870]

Awesome job probably the best mini in the World ..ATB Nobby

[@TheEXTRAtesco]

Nobby Bravo Alpha Just waiting on Project Binky right?

[@NateSpring]

That was a really great ending Moog, it really spoke to me as a car enthusiast.

[@jonguymer7480]

Absolutely awesome job lads! Old timer motor mech 73 can really appreciate your efforts!

[@fazer12779]

Excellent. Enjoy it & have some battles. Then....... TURBO charge it to 300bhp :)

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

Honestly these engines don't really work with turbos. Vtec lag and turbo lag? No thanks. Now a supercharger on the other hand...

[@JJ-lx9zb]

Diarmuid Marsden k20 actually works well with either turbo or supercharger. For turbo gtx3071r is one of the best option. Less lag great spooling

[@garyhowe88]

+Diarmuid Marsden you obviously have no idea what you are talking about.

[@garyhowe88]

+Ken Jeong read it again... wasn't even talking you...

[@garyhowe88]

+Ken Jeong read it again... wasn't even talking you...

[@andyjackson2406]

I am sure you know this MCM but, in the 80's-90's Rover group, the makers of the last classic Mini had a collaboration with Honda. In Fact Honda had a 20% share in the Rover company. One car of particular interest is the Rover 400. A direct stablemate of the Classic Mini, it was actually based upon a up market version of the Civic. So putting a Honda engine into a classic mini may not be quite the sacrilege it first appears. Back in the day Rover were quite happy to use Honda engines in their other cars. So the Mini and its Honda Engine are distantly related, if only by marriage.

[@bunning63]

Andy Jackson British Leyland taught Honda how to make their engines leak oil.

[@andyjackson2406]

I never said it was a good thing. Just a thing.

[@michaelgabrielgarcia1004]

Catching up with your channel now and finding these great hidden gems!!

[@darrencohen7201]

I haven't owned a Mini for over 25 years now. When I saw that smile when you booted it for the 1st time, I could feel that feeling. I want that mini