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[Mearcat]

Hey bigchief - in regards to the 4E Starlet engine you installed. Was it a 4E-FE? And did you install it with the Toyota gearbox as well, or fit another gearbox?

[bigchief3679]

Hey bigchief - in regards to the 4E Starlet engine you installed. Was it a 4E-FE? And did you install it with the Toyota gearbox as well, or fit another gearbox?

the 16valve toyota we installed was a carbd 4E which is really hard to find but everything besides the manifold and dizzy are the same as the 4E-FE. we adapted it to the nissan CUBE gearbox to make its install easier as the toyota box is HUGE and comes with cable shifts which come really close to the towers. in addition the cube pot joints, diff housing and mounting points are smaller. mind you it is quite possible to fit the toyota box but with alot more engineering on the frame.

[Mearcat]

... the toyota box is HUGE and comes with cable shifts which come really close to the towers. in addition the cube pot joints, diff housing and mounting points are smaller. mind you it is quite possible to fit the toyota box but with alot more engineering on the frame.

So the chances of keeping the standard subframe mostly intact (ie not having to cut the sides of the subframe out) with the standard toyota box are quite small then??

Edited by Mearcat, 01 June 2009 - 10:45 AM.

[Artstu]

So the chances of keeping the standard subframe mostly intact (ie not having to cut the sides of the subframe out) with the standard toyota box are quite small then??

Have you had a look here? http://www.16vminicl...opic.php?t=8509

[Mearcat]

Yes - I know that guy from the ausmini forums here in Australia but have always been curious to find out how much of the standar subframe HAS to be cut away to allow the 4E-FE engine (w/ standard Toyota box) to fit and do the sides of the subfrane have to fully cut away?

[bigchief3679]

Yes - I know that guy from the ausmini forums here in Australia but have always been curious to find out how much of the standar subframe HAS to be cut away to allow the 4E-FE engine (w/ standard Toyota box) to fit and do the sides of the subfrane have to fully cut away?

basically, yes. the toyota box is long and pointy when compared to the nissan. engine and box from pulley to box tip is over 31 inches across so at least one side of the subframe must be severed to achieve good placement. the lsd box is even bulkier.

[bigchief3679]

hey guys just an update.
recently we completed our 13th micra conversion so far, here are some photos of parts of the build
subframe fitted awaiting brake lines and engine

engine placed in subframe. look at that nightmare of wires!

shortened p11 gear shifter. unbelievable upgrade over mini!!

booster brackets built to put servo on the left. extremely proud of this one...........shiny.

completed booster bracket, booster also upgraded to nissan micra

completed engine bay, ac to be added later

nice oblique view of completed install. what do u guys think????

[Shifty]

Thats a really neat install job there.

Looks like it grew there!!


Congratulations

[monkeyjim]

Ah i see i must have the larger box then!
Not causing too much problems at the moment, we have the frame cut and the engine sat in and all appears clear of obstructions so far.
Main issue was steering rack clearance with the cv cup central in the driveshaft cutout but we think we are clear, if it stops raining will get some more done!
This is only a trial frame so i know exact minimal cuts, will be making another "finished product"
should be in the car in a couple of weeks ish
I want to use bike carbs so have to figure out the ignition side of things?

Cool, any photos, measurements?
Probably easiest to use a Megajolt for ignition if you're not using the ECU from the micra.

How have you got on ?
Is the ns cv a problem .
Any pics ?

[bigchief3679]

hey TMF just a small update.
i'm currently in the process of doing a nissan CG10DET micra turbo project, the subframe will be complete today so al post pics soon and keep you guys updated. heres a teaser shot of the engine

[Leroy Boyce]

Hello Big Cheif,

I'm really interested in your Nissan conversions, and have been desperately trying to "visit your website" by clicking the link at the bottom of your posts... But it doesn't seem to work.

Could you post a link in this thread?

[bigchief3679]

website?...havent gotten around to doing one of those just yet! seems like TMF is my true home right now. any questions or queries can be sent via email to bigchief3679@yahoo, or just PM, always willing to help

[Neildanks]

well heres how easily we fit the nissan micra MA10 5speed to the mini.

Thanks for sharing this project well done and will be nice to see the toyota project

[bigchief3679]

well heres how easily we fit the nissan micra MA10 5speed to the mini.

Thanks for sharing this project well done and will be nice to see the toyota project

the toyota project is here:
http://www.16vminicl...pic.php?t=15481
was very quick so not much photos or build details

[drummerian]

hey Bigchief

considering one of these conversions myself.

Any chance you could condense all this down into some sort of method with detailed pics along the way? im sure alot of people would appreciate it! especially me!