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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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hi all just wondering if any1 new the height of an rst lump as i am looking to transplant 1 into a mini.

i know of a midengined mini but no front engine minis with the rst lump.

can any1 help!?
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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Looked into this, and dont think it's viable. Much better with a VTEC lump, there is a subframe available for it too.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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the lump from sump oil drain bolt to the top of the inlet manifold is about 26.5 inches
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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thx all
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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The Vtec seems to be a popular conversion. I think I would go that way. Or 2 R1 Engines!!
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick
Looked into this, and dont think it's viable. Much better with a VTEC lump, there is a subframe available for it too.
and what about the one with a turbo engine in the rear!? that goes down southers!
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Seen Mini with cossie enigine front mounted..but not RST. Have you tried the mini forums?
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Mini machine do a Vtec conversion kit. Still a bit of work tho
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