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MTK Kit: Honda K Series Engine Conversions for Classic Minis MTK Installation Manual For Classic Minis 1959 – 2001.
2 Dear Customer, We welcome you to the Honda Powe red Mini Worl d. Thank you and Congratulations for your purc hase. You can be certain th at you have made a wise choice with this upgrade. Th is kit was designed to help put you on the right track when building your ultimate Mini.
MTK Contents This Section contains a list an d description of the parts in cluded in the MTK Kit, and a list of parts that you will need in addition to the MTK Kit.
4 Additional Parts Needed: - Honda K series engine/transmissi on (See List on pages 15 and 16) - Coil-over shocks (#511200) - Front disc brake system such as; Mini Tec’s Superbrakes, Mini 8.
Preparation Step 1: Remove stock Mini engine and s ubframe from Mini. Then remove everything else in the engine compartment. Step 2: Whether you use Mini Tec’s MT Flip Front End Kit or yo u do an extension yourself, you will need to cu t existing Mini front end after the a-panel seem to remove existing Mini front.
Step 3: Clean, Prepare, and Prime t he cars fi rewall and all ruff surfaces (See Figure 1-3). Note: Add additional meta l for extra stiffness to the fr ont side of the a-panel as shown in the photo below. A gu ide tab on the inside of th e a-panel will help align the MT Flip Front End as it closes.
Step 3: Cut out metal just below stock shock mount. This is needed to fit the MTK subframe (See following two photos). Your Mini should now be prepared for the i nstallation proces s.
Subframe assembly *Suppli e d wi t h ki t Step 1: Attach upper bump stops. Mini bump stops with the single stud will work here. Step 2: Attach the subframe to the car usin g the two large subf rame mounting bolts just like the standard Mini subframe.
Step 3: Drill six holes to support the botto m of the subframe using a 5/16” drill bit. Use the six supplied 5/16” bolts with plates to fa sten the subframe to the car on the lower side. The plates will go inside of the car to give the floor panel extra support.
Installing Engine into Subframe: Step 1: Drill stock B Series Honda engine and transmission mounts to ½”. Step 2: Attach supplied transmission mount adaptor plate using the supplied hardware in the sequen ce that it is attached to th e plate. Then attach Honda B Series transmission mount to transmission.
Step 5: Lower engine into subframe and a ttach it with the ha rdware provided. Step 6: Connect rear engi ne stabili zer to transmission as it is aligned on frame.
Axles: Assembly and Installation Parts needed for Ass embly: *Chromol y Axle Shafts, Complet e Inner Honda CV Joint Assemblies, and Comp lete Outer Mini CV Joint Assemblies. (See Photo Below) Step 1: Assemble Small end of axle shaft with the Mini cv joint assembly as done on a stock Mini but replace ball beari ng gear with supplied gear.
Honda Axle End Assembly: Assemble large splinned side of axle with the Honda cv joint assembly. (See followi ng four Photos ) 13.
Axle Installation: Simply slide one of the axles in to the tran smission and the other into the engine mid-shaft until the axles lock into place. Swivel Hubs and Brakes: Install the Swivel Hubs an d Brakes as done on stock Mini . Replace Mini steering ar m with the *Extended Steering Arm.
Step 2: Attach top shock t o upper strut mount. See Photo. Fuel System: Change your fuel pump to one that ranges from 32 to 48 PSI. A return line will be needed on certain models th at do not have them. An inline fuel pressure regulator will al so be required to set your system at 45psi.
16 Torque: 149 ft·lbf ( 202 N·m) @ 7000 rpm Redline: 8400 rpm o 2001-2006 Honda Integra Type-R (DC5) Displacement: 1998 cc Compression: 11.
17 - Front Camber Setting = -0.5 to -1 Degree (Less for street driving , more for racing) Check List: For your safety, please check… - That every su sp ension component is fastened tightly. - That the steering system is fastened properly and all nuts and bolts are secure.
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