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For a while now I've been looking for a small car which can be modded for high power. My first thought was to buy a Mini and carry out an engine conversion, replacing the 1000cc lump with Honda's mighty 1.6l VTEC engine (160 Hp!). But then I took a look at the pricetag involved in such a project... Reality check: It would cost me 2500 pounds + an engine + a mini. I'm just a poor student, so that's not going to work.
But then I got another idea: my mom owns a '91 Fiat Panda which she barely uses. I can use the car whenever I want, and do with it whatever I want. So I'm looking for more power now. I couldn't find any websites with good information about engine swaps for the Fiat Panda, so maybe there is someone here who can help me out?
I'm looking for 100+ Hp. I was thinking about the 1.3 or 1.4 liter turbo engine from the Uno. I think the size of the engine wouldn't be much of a problem (seen Minis with 2 liter engines!), but I can't afford to build a new subframe and the like. Anyone knows a relatively low-budget solution to get my Panda up to 100+ Hp? My budget would be around 1000 to 1500 pounds, but I also want to fit a sound system, a nicer interior and some good looking wheels...
Thanks for the help!
~~Nulla Tenaci Invia est Via~~
But then I got another idea: my mom owns a '91 Fiat Panda which she barely uses. I can use the car whenever I want, and do with it whatever I want. So I'm looking for more power now. I couldn't find any websites with good information about engine swaps for the Fiat Panda, so maybe there is someone here who can help me out?
I'm looking for 100+ Hp. I was thinking about the 1.3 or 1.4 liter turbo engine from the Uno. I think the size of the engine wouldn't be much of a problem (seen Minis with 2 liter engines!), but I can't afford to build a new subframe and the like. Anyone knows a relatively low-budget solution to get my Panda up to 100+ Hp? My budget would be around 1000 to 1500 pounds, but I also want to fit a sound system, a nicer interior and some good looking wheels...
Thanks for the help!
~~Nulla Tenaci Invia est Via~~