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Author: | Pullstarter [ Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Difference between engines |
Hey guys, About to pick up a mini with a 12HD engine. Pretty sure this is a Metro engine? Is there a great deal of difference between this and a Cooper motor and would the same mods for increasing power apply? Cheers Simon |
Author: | timmy201 [ Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:14 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Put the engine code in here and it will tell you the original spec (which might be different to the engine now) http://www.guess-works.com/Tech/engine.htm From a short block there isn’t much difference, the cam and head really set them apart. The MG Metro (72hp) was pretty close to the Cooper S spec (76hp) as it had a better cam and head than the standard 1275 metro (60hp) |
Author: | simon k [ Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Same mods apply... though the later engines used lower grade steel for the crankshafts and heavier conrods. Doesn't make a significant difference unless it's a race car |
Author: | Pullstarter [ Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Thanks guys, pretty sure it's the lower hp version but it still goes pretty well and just got me from Melbourne to Canberra lol. |
Author: | Ian_B [ Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Sounds like a good motor .I recently bought an auto block that is mint .There are people on here can mod them to manual. Im a pullstarter too. |
Author: | Goldbrocade_62 [ Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Ian_B wrote: Im a pullstarter too. Well don't you think it's about after all the pulling you got it running by now or maybe it got to be rug powered |
Author: | Ian_B [ Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Could have painted it today .Gunman didnt show .I assumed he was at home starting himself one more time |
Author: | Pullstarter [ Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Ian_B wrote: Could have painted it today .Gunman didnt show .I assumed he was at home starting himself one more time |
Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Ian_B wrote: Could have painted it today .Gunman didnt show .I assumed he was at home starting himself one more time Gun? You don't need guns, my son is painting his $350 eBay Clubby with marine enamel (polyurethane) and a brush. Looking good so far,I will put pics up when finished. |
Author: | Ian_B [ Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Kev thats like machining a head with a bastard file to us painters. I got the acrylic,Robs got two pack We have totally different techniques Same discipline and methods and prep Both done Glendale tafe . But he is a machinist Im an electronics tech . If you are determined and want to jump hoops . You can do it. |
Author: | Morris 1100 [ Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
It's just a matter of getting the runs on the board. |
Author: | Ian_B [ Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Rather have a run and had a go than dry spray. |
Author: | Goldbrocade_62 [ Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Difference between engines |
Ian_B wrote: Rather have a run and had a go than dry spray. Runs and dry spray and paint brush I don't understand maybe a novice lol |
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