Chip I didn't think a turbo would be the best idea on a mini. I think he wants to get it to around the 100bhp mark to keep the driveability the mini has.

All these B16, XE powered mini's look ridiculously fast but do they actually handle like a normal mini? I would have thought they had far too much power to put it down well out of corners etc so wouldnt actually be as fun as a normal mini where you just stick your foot down and go?

What sort of spec engine would you suggest then chip, I know he's thinking about buying a complete engine and just dropping it in but there seems to be so many mini companies offering engines etc with some wild power claims. Anyone you would suggest?