Originally Posted by Nik_Lee

So this is an old thread but, I am wondering if anyone by now has done a K series swap into an R56?
I would love to see some information on it if they have.

Originally Posted by AkFarina

The only way i would do it would be to strip the entire car and build a rally car out oh it, turbo the V-tec, and find a AWD drivetrain to attach to it. then have a stand alone ecu and togle switches to run the lights and everything. I just said somthing that would coast about 25,000+ to get all the parts and work done. If I was a millionare would I do it? Yep in a heart beat

Originally Posted by MotorMouth

Sorry but that is not a R56.

Originally Posted by aklucsarits

Older Honda B and H series DOHC VTEC engines were counterclockwise. But the newer K series DOHC VTEC engines are now clockwise, like most other cars, including the Mini.

Still sounds like a pointless idea though. The 1.6l Turbo in the Mini makes more torque, can make big power much less expensively, and gets better fuel economy than the Honda K series.

My Honda s2000 with a 240hp 2.0l DOHC VTEC (clockwise) is lots of fun, but the engine is a dog at anything less than 5000rpm. My MCS is much more fun to drive around town in. The MCS's punchy power at low RPMs is much more enjoyable in stop and go traffic than the S2000.