SMCO Ultimate Classic mini Honda D16 Kit Install: Part 1

Here we have part 1 of a 2 part install video of our classic mini Honda D16 engine swap kit subframe. We go through the process of removing the mini's original A-series engine, prepping the engine bay by doing the necessary cutting and prepping, and finally installing the first half of our subframe kit.

The SMCO ultimate classic mini Honda D16 subframe:

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Step 1 - Drain Fluids
02:54 Step 2 - Replace Fuel Pump
05:10 Step 3 - Remove Ancillaries
06:58 Step 4 - Remove Engine & Subframe
08:47 Step 5 - Trim Inner Wings
11:27 Step 6 - Spruce Up Engine Bay
12:30 Step 7 - Install D16 Subframe (upper)

Music only version:

[holgerrudolph]

Following your channel for years. Love your videos. And appreciate your professional skills and work. Greetings from Germany.

[philtucker]

Very nicely narrated in a helpful and instructive way. Nice work so far!

[TheHallPartnership]

Great video. very informative. The subframe looks well engineered and beautifully finished. Looking forward to the next one.

[minimishenka]

Love your videos. waited so long for this one

[SlackrDav]

finally a new video! cant wait for the all the different LED bulbs to be in stock (esp the headlights)

[laykhom]

What year is your Mini Cooper. You make it easier for a beginner like me.Thanks so much for the video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[oliveirainvestments]

Brilliant video tutorial... Really an explanation that we lovers of mini desire for long time.... Job Congrats... Bless u all

[chopperhehehe]

Looking good hope next video ain't to far away
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[gianzacate]

waiting for this engine to be used ! finally its happening

[tomthompson]

very neat job, ,, very professional approach, , [ shame about no guards on power tools of course ].

[MrFlyingmachine]

@Stevestonmotorco how is the weight of the subframe compared to others on the market (e.g. McGee)? Love the two piece design for ease of install and maintenance.

[waterlover]

Finding a mini is the hardest part of life😭

[niklasbruring]

Perfect! Can you tell the time of delivery? Need one to germany :))))

[fabiosolli]

Veramente un gran bel lavoro . Complimenti ..

[jrcullen]

And how much is it in labor and parts? 37hp is fun but hard to deal with.

[metalwright]

I kinda have this playing in the background, then I look up and am like "HOLY CRAP, the car's white now!" HA.

[Trialstoenduro-vziq]

What’s the steering rack? Original or Honda too?

[ianflanagan]

What gauges was the car at the beginning running?

[Mittrenn]

Whats the colour code of that orange Mini in the intro? looks sick

[stevegonzalez]

Hola me gustaria saber cual es el precio del kit de intalacion