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 Post subject: 1275 motors
PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:01 pm 
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For those who want one to rebuild, check the `for sale' forum... Mini Imports has new shipment.. $675 each.
Beats scrounging for all the parts... :lol:

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$675????? Damn.... oh wait... i just bought one for $65..... :lol:

Sorry, cant help myself..... I'M EXCITED

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Pretty good value for the money, at $650, I reckon- considering you get gearbox, starter, alt, carb too..
Hell, it might even run good! :lol:

His stock 1275 heads aren't a bad price either. I once paid $220 for a BARE 1275LS head... :cry:

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is there a 1275 that we should stay away from, or are they all pretty much the same in internal quality??

Which year model 12g940 head would be best?

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Not much between them really. Metros are all A+ blocks, but they work the same as earlier ones- same bore and stroke, a rebore uses same pistons etc.
The 12G940 Metro 1275 heads (either std Metro or MG Metro) are both ported a bit better than early heads (like 1100S or 1275LS) were...

Like I said, I think good value. By the time you buy a bare head off someone, add new valve springs, collets, valves & guides you are looking at a lot of bucks. I know, I've done it a couple of times.. :lol:

re the unleaded inserts- to import them from MiniSpares UK, you will pay about $70 for 4. Then you would need to get them fitted by a machine shop- could cost $50-$100. You would still have to get the valves faced and the seats recut, more $$....
I reckon it's worth it if the seats are worn- until then I'll keep running Flashlube in my 1310. :wink:

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hi drmini what is the web address for mini imports....thanks.

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Dunno, but his email is mini_imports@bigpond.com

or pm `miniimports' :wink:

See his 2 posts in `for sale'.

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thanks dr will have a look ..... need another engine mine is smoking at idle & under heavy acceleration still pulls hard though.

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hey supercharged 850 hope your $65 1275 wasnt that 1100s motor
as that would make me pretty depressed
sorry couldnt help myself
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i think it was?
whats wrong with that?
eany 1275 for $65 bux is worth it :D eaven the hed is worth more than that 8)
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hey mini imports....the 1100s was indeed SC850's 1275

i had a bid, but couldnt pick up from way out in the scrub

may i ask whats wrong with it? i spoke to a coupla mini mechs here in adelaide and they said go for it.....
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thommo09 wrote:
the 1100s was indeed SC850's 1275

i had a bid, but couldnt pick up from way out in the scrub

may i ask whats wrong with it? i spoke to a coupla mini mechs here in adelaide and they said go for it.....


Surprise surprise... the "1100S" is not a genuine "1100S". the 1275 was actually an 1100. Both cars were totally hacked.

Are you glad you didnt win???

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yes....yes i am! :P
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