This is an ongoing checklist, it's far from completed.
You may see some missing steps, this is normal!
-----[ Beginning of the project (February 2015)]----- [X] Find engine/Transmission (B18C Type-R Spec R '98+) [X] Engine/Transmission removed from seller car and in my garage [X] Valves cover replacement (Old owner wants to keep his cover (Custom painted)) [-]Strip all honda logo/writing[-]Sandblast + powdercoat[X] Find OBD2 Wiring Harness [-]Get programmable ECU (+ OBD2 to OBD1)Some parts to sell: [-]P73 ECU?[-]Sell Spec R intake and replace it with Edelbrock Victor X?[X] Sell Skunk2 Header and replace it with a 2 parts header (needed! :-() Work to be done on the engine: [-]Timing belt replacement[X] Valve Cover Gaskets to be replaced [-]Clutch replacement?[X] Replace driver side engine support (Current: 2 bolts, Needed: 3 bolts) [X] Valve Cover Washers needed (Skunk2) [X] Order Final Drive (Team M Factory Ratio: 4.0) [X] Final drive shipped [X] Final Drive Arrived [X] Replace Final Drive -----[ Milestone 1: Honda engine is ready for the swap (Target: March 2015)]----- [X] Sell Original 1275cc Engine from the Mini [X] Potential buyer found, will come see the engine soon [X] Remove 1275cc from the Mini -----[ Milestone 2: 1275cc is sold and out of the Mini (Target: March 2015)]----- [X] Clean-up of the engine bay [X] Removal of unnecessary wiring/stuff [X] Degrease engine bay [X] Get color-matched paint for the engine bay [X] Repaint of the engine bay [X] Dashboard clean-up [X] Removal of unnecessary wiring/stuff [X] Order MTB2 Package from Minitec/Reseller [X] MTB2 Package reserved at Reseller [X] Pickup MTB2 Package [X] Minitec Radiator Kit [X] Cut the engine bay for MTB2 subframe specifications [X] Sand/prime where cuts were made to avoid rust [X] Install subframe in the Mini (Without the engine) [X] Remove subframe [X] Alternator [X] Adjust Alternator bracket (Some grinding needed) [X] Install Alternator relocator bracket on engine [X] Install Alternator in bracket and take measurements for new strap [X] Get new strap (425K4 - Tight, needs crank shaft pulley to be removed) [X] Alternator Bracket adjustments #2 [X] Intake [X] Remove intake manifold from engine [X] Cut runners [x] Silicone elbows [X] Fit silicone elbows [X] Bracket to hold intake in place [X] Install engine in the subframe [X] Test the fitting of the subframe with engine in the Mini [X] Final installation of the engine and subframe in the Mini [X] Axles [X] Honda to Mini Axles Shafts (Included in MTB2 Package) [X] Used Honda B-Series Axles (Needed for Axle inner part) [X] Assemble Honda to Mini Axles [X] Installed on engine/subframe -----[ Milestone 3: Honda Engine is in the car (Target: April 2015)]----- [X] Honda Shifter Fitting [X] Shifter bolted in place [X] Honda shift rods cutting [X] 3/4" steel rods purchase for custom shift rods fabrication [X] Custom shift rods construction [X] Custom shift rods welded (Tack-welded only) [X] Shifter extention (6") [X] Shift knob (OEM Type-R) [X] Fuel System [X] Remove all fuel lines (except 1/4" that will be reused for fuel return) [X] Remove fuel tank [X] Fuel tank modification for fuel return line [X] Fuel lines installation [X] Fuel Pump (Airtex E2000) [X] Fuel Filter (Russell 650133) [X] Fuel tank back in place [X] Relocate fuel pump under the car [X] Brakes [X] Buy new brake lines and tools [X] Re-wire the front brakes [X] Re-wire rear brakes (front to rear line shortened) [X] Relocate Brake Master/Servo if needed [X] Cuts to be done are identified [X] Cuts are done [X] Brake Master/Servo installed [X] Relocate brake repartition valve [X] Re-wire brake repartition valve [X] Wire Master to repartition valve [X] All lines connected [X] New oil and lines bleeded [ ] 90 degree elbow adapter for brake line to caliper (Longer stainless braided lines may void this item) [X] Clutch Master Fitting [X] Honda Clutch Master [X] Honda Clutch Master Custom Spacer [X] Metal pieces traced for Spacer [X] Metal pieces cut [X] All welded [X] Master to Slave Line (oem Honda does not fit, need new line) [X] Installed [X] Bleeded [X] Working [X] Throttle Pedal [X] Honda Civic Cable [X]Pedal new mount pointMini pedal travel: 2.5" Honda throttle body travel: 1" [X]Drill hole in firewall for throttle cable[ ] Add a spring to make the pedal heavier? [X] Create bracket for throttle cable [X] Attach bracket to car and throttle cable [X] Heater Core [X] Use stock bypass valve [X] Need new heater cable [-]Replace bypass valve with electronic valve[X] Get new rubber hose to connect the heater core [-]Drill new holes for the heater core hoses?[X] Electrical Wiring [X] Engine wiring [X] Hole in firewall for engine wiring [X] Pass Engine wiring in firewall [X] Honda ECU installed in car [X] New wiring harness for front of the car [X] Wired to the dash [X] New wiring harness for rear of the car [X] 3rd Brake light installed [X] Wired to the dash [X] Engine start [X] Basic switch panel in place for ignition [X] First start [X] Always ON Fuse Box [X] Fuses # identified in a spreadsheet [X] Accessory ON Fuse Box [X] Fises # identified in a spreadsheet [X] All car components wired [X] Sunroof [X] Headlights (low/high beam) [X] Flashers [X] Side Markers [X] Spotlamps [X] Horns [X] Radiator Fan [X] Water temp sensor installed and wired [X] Fuel pump [X] License plate [X] Night driving rear lights [X] Brake lights [X] Reverse lights [X] Wipers [X] Windshield Washer pump [X] 12V Outlet (under dash) [X] Heater unit Fan [X] Dash components [X] Speedometer [X] Tach [X] Oil Pressure Gauge [X] Voltmeter [X] Water temp gauge [X] Fuel gauge [X] AEM Wide Band (To be replaced with Autometer Old Tyme Gauge) [X] Flasher Indicators (In the mail) [X] Check engine indicator (In the mail) [X] Highbeams indicator (In the mail) [X] Switchboards [X] Temporary switchboards with wood [-] Carbon Fiber switchboards [-] Switches identified (white/transparent p-touch) [X] Ignition Switchboard [X] ECU Ignition [X] Fuel Pump [X] Engine Start [X] Accessory Switchboard [X] Sunroof [X] Night lights [X] Headlights [X] Spotlamps [X] Reverse fog [X] Hazards [X] Heater control (cold/hot pull switch) [X] Radio [X] Under dash mounting frame [X] Wires ready in the dash [X] Installed and working [ ] New dash fabrication [X] Get wood for dash fabrication [X] Cut dash and air vent from template [X] Cut hole for glove box [X] Holes for components [X] Speedometer [X] Water temp gauge [X] Fuel gauge [X] Oil pressure gauge [X] Voltmeter [X] Wide band [X] Tach [X] Ignition panel [X] Indicator lights [ ] Staining [ ] Varnish [ ] Dash top cover modification (Winter project) [X] Get single gauge pod [ ] Remove simili-leather fabric on top rail [ ] Cut top rail and gauge pod [ ] Glue top rail and gauge pod [ ] Fiberglass everything together [ ] Finish with Alcantara fabric -----[ Milestone 4: Engine is running (Target: Beginning of June 2015)]----- [X] Exhaust system [X] Custom Header (In development) [X] Purchase resonator [X] Purchase muffler (Ideally something with 2 tips that will be centered in the rear) [X] Get the car in an exhaust shop and get a custom exhaust system [X] Brakes [X] Order new disks [X] Order new brake pads [X] Steel braided lines upgrade [X] Installation [X] Wheels [X] Purchase 13x7" ET -7 Wheels [X] Purchase 175/50/13 tires [X] Rear spacers (1-1/4") [X] Fenders [X] Annapolis Wheel Arches [X] Front lip from McLeans Bros [X] Fit arches/front lip to the Mini [X] Alignment [X] Adjust ride height (front/rear) [X] Install KAD Steering limiter [X] Get long tie-rod ends and weld extension [X] Go to the alignment shop (took a rendez-vous) -----[ Milestone 5: Wheels, fenders and brakes upgraded (Target: End of June 2015)]----- -----[ Future Projects (Not in order) ]----- - Sunroof repair (fabric to be replaced) - Rear coilovers conversion - Roll cage - Dynamat Installation