Hey,

Im just trying to get an idea for the price of getting a 1293cc bored and new pistons fitted (engine starts full assembled). so i was wondering what have people paid roughly to get this done??


Thnaks Blake

About $150 for the bore & hone, not sure about the price of pistons, i recommened Graham Russell's pistons, call him for a price.

Doogie

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really?? thats alot cheaper than i thought. i was looking at pistons for between $200 ans $300 and was thinking to bore etc it'd cost $600+ but yeh

That's if you deliver the bare block and rods with a box of new pistons to the engine machinist. Ramps up dramatically if there is dissassembly and reassembly to be performed by the mechanic.

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Oh rite yeh it wouldnt be a bare block so it will be more than? thats ok

What size are you going to , I have a brand new set of +60 Hypatec 9.75 pistons and rings here for $185 if you want them. I had to use another block and got left with these the rings are the cast type and the box has never been opened.

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Hypatec are good pistons, I have them (73.0mm) in both the 1360 and the 1412 stroker. Graham Russell bored and honed both blocks.

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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.

MMm ok sounds tempting. I havent got and engine yet but im think i may be very close hence why im asking about this. I'll have about $3000 so that im guessing should do be enough to get it bored with pistons etc. and have abit of money for some fun bits shouldnt it?

The person you are thinking about buying the engine off also has a set of brand new +40 Hypatecs and hastings rings I believe; and A+ rods that he may be willing to do a deal on for a marginal extra amount - or you could talk to Graham about his pistons.

It is currently +20 (1293). +40 would take it to 1310cc. Graham normally tells people to let him see the block before deciding on pistons however.
Graham quoted me $150 also to bore the block; $350 to wedge and balance the crank, but that is just the bare block and crank, no dissassembly or reassembly.

You really are best calling Graham direct and discuss your wants and needs and building up a plan from there.
KB

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MMM ok kool well im waiting to get some insurance money back soon after writing off my other car last week ( because a stupid man doesnt fully the road rules and doesnt like giving way) so yeh hopfully i can organise it soon

hey i was just wondering if anyone knows if Russell engineering is open tomorrow (Saturday).

Thanks Blake

Best bet, find out for yourself:
Russell Engineering PTY LTD
113 North Rocks Rd,
NORTH ROCKS, 2151
NSW, AUSTRALIA
ph: +612 9630 2195

http://www.russellengineering.com.au/

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Yep he usually is, inless there's Nb or Nc historics on somewhere....
Ring him and find out. Bet the answer is quicker than from email or his website...

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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.

I hope he's open, ot it eill be a waste of a trip over there for me.


Doogie

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