Brom
My 1275 came in many bits - the block from Sydney, the crank from Newcastle, the pistons and rods from England etc etc. All ebay stuff. I did make a mistake with the pistons and have to go the overbore and NEW pistons route but... I got there.

You can too but i spent 12 months searching ebay for an hour or more each day. The bits do pop up. !!!!!!

Hi Greig, glad to see you on here

For sure I agree, that's why I went 1275 route. I can't see much difference in cost from small block to big block build other than upfront costs (block, crank, head and of course disc brakes )

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

all you 1275 lovers make me sick....I am going to drop an 850 in JAM now, just to spite you all

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Website: www.justanothermini.com

I think it's all a follow on from several years ago , if you asked for any part for a mini it was half the price if you asked for an identicle part but said it was for a cooper s .....

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you dopes...the question was cost of rebuilding between a 1100 and a 1275..not the Hp for $

The price of a rebuild of a 1100 or a 1275 should only differ by 10 to 20% with the 1275 be the higher, considering they are exactly the same warn and parts need replacing (As if).
Its the Purchase price of the parts you do not have/Want that determins the higher expence you will outlay when it comes to a 1275

Yep I have a hot 1100 that has beaten 1275 on the Dyno but could not beat a 1275 for HP with a bit of cash

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

I'd hate to think of the $$$ that would add up to if it was billable hours. How much is your time worth?

I guess I don't really like trolling fleabay, but more power to you if you can do it. I'd rather plonk down a few extra dollars and think of the time saved. Time better spent in the garage.

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"Life is not like a box of chocolates... it's more like a jar of jalapenos. Whatever you do today, may burn your arse tomorrow."

As Mike says just keep your eyes open... there are 1275 bits out there.
You do not need a complete and running one for rebuild.
You can build up a very good motor from gathered bits and pieces.
Apart from eBay, check out www.trademe.co.nz for bargains.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Welcome Greig....good to see you here and hope you are fully recovered from when PI bit you Cheers, Mick

PS Check out this.... http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... sc&start=0

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"Show me the Mini!"

hey leave my parts alone on trade me.
they are all mine hahaha.
seriously if you want parts for 1275's let me know as i have a few floating around but must admit they are getting harder to come by.

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www.minicranks.com add me to your watch list and come back again soon, under construction.