Mark Heller's Acura Type-R 1.8L VTEC Powered '74 Austin Mini
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006
Owner: Mark Heller
City: Edgewater, FL
Model: 1974 Austin Mini
Engine: Acura Integra Type-R VTEC 1.8L
Conversion performed by: Peter Zorge of New Smyrna Beach FL
| Intake: | stock. |
| Cam: | stock. |
| Engine Electrical: | stock, except Delco alternator (serpentine belt). |
| Cooling: | Griffin custom aluminum radiator, and 55gpm water pump. |
| Exhaust: | custom fabricated. |
| Curb weight: | about 1500lbs. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 17" (from Tire Rack). |
| Other: | whole frame was custom fabricated... Autometer gauges. Air conditioning. Custom interior. Custom paint. See pictures! |
| Performance: | 195hp, 130+ mph. |
| Completed: | January 2006. |
| Miles Since Conversion: | about 4K (as of the British V8 2006 meet) |
