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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 29, 2011 4:02:20 GMT
Orignality is the only reason I'm running an A-Series in my pickup but even so i'm thinking about swoping it with something more reliable. not that I have had any major issues, it is quite reliable for an A-Series....
Only problem with the engine swap is there are limited engine conversions that fit within the standard mini engine bay. R1, Micra and maybe small block vauxhall are the only ones I know of that dont need to cut the inner wings.
N.
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Post by monkeyjim on Oct 4, 2011 22:02:12 GMT
its funny you should say that neil lol i am planing a project next year with my christmas bonus money (if i get it). that will be a bike engine conversion fwd think all out track car maybe a clubby mini however i may not go r1 as been doin some research and im thinking kawasaki zx12r which is 1200cc 16v 161 hp at wheel 91.2 LbFt torque where as r1 has 152hp at wheel 78 LbFt torque. r1's and hayabusa are quite pricey as they are popular in the kit car market and iv always had a soft spot for kawasaki hense the colour of my mini lol. im going to keep this one A series for now tho, but the thought had crossed my mind lol I can certainly vouch for the speed of bike a engine . My 600 only has 78bhp but it gets to 70 very quickly , I would love to say it gets to 100 very quiclky but that would be breaking the law if I had tried that . However it only has to push 200kilo of bike and me along . A car is a bit heavier, even a lightened Mini . Chain tension and wear is a factor amongst other things . There are ways round it but all these bits ad money . You want to see what a Mini with a big bike engine can do check this out , courtesy of Mr Z Cars . www.youtube.com/user/crossedthread#p/u/1/DZb9hauhk8w |
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Post by biggelmo on Oct 9, 2011 15:21:58 GMT
Hi, I found a similar paint mark inside my project Metro Turbo block that I stripped down today. Attachments:
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Post by Matt~Attude on Oct 9, 2011 17:39:45 GMT
my block isn't a turbo one just mg metro, must be a factory thing to distinguish 1275 block from 998 blocks, glad to hear I'm not alone lol, good luck with the build
matt
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