Anyone know this car or any history on it ?
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| Author: | micool [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
hey guys im buying my first mini clubman tomorrow. been told its been built buy russell engineering not sure who he is. is there anything I should look out for when buying a mini ? |
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| Author: | MiniVLT [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
Do a search! I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed! I'm actually quite surprised that after 58 post here on Ausmini you don't know who is he! Cheers Shane |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
Website: http://russellengineering.com.au Quote: About Us
Russell Engineering is the home of performance engine building in Australia. Being renowned worldwide, Graham from Russell Engineering has been the pinnacle of Mini performance engines for decades. Many magazines and articles published use Grahams results as the benchmark and the goal to aim towards. If you want the best, you have visited the right place, Russell Engineering |
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| Author: | micool [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
only problem is the owner has no proof so I might give Russell a call to see if he knows the car |
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| Author: | micool [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
Anyone know this car or any history on it ?
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| Author: | mickmini [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
Graham Russell does not often build whole cars for customers. He would most likely sub out some of the work to Mini Classic (Greg Malaure) if he did. Graham specialises in building engines and machining components thereof. He has a machine shop and engine dyno. So knowing this, and without any receipts to prove it, it is most likely that the car you are looking at has either a Russell Engineering camshaft, modified head or whole rebuilt engine. These would be a good thing but there is no way to tell by looking at the engine in those photos. Regardless, it looks like a pretty decent Leyland with some late model Rover seats fitted. If it runs well and there is no evidence of rust, if the price is right for you, go for it. cheers michael |
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| Author: | micool [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
thanks Michael Specs Bare Metal respray November brand new mini lites hi/ low adjustable suspension front disk brakes worked 1100 bigger pistons mild cam brand new extractors and exhaust brand new alternator brand new starter motor |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
Looks familiar....ex-Canberra car? |
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| Author: | micool [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
Not to sure its in sydney at the moment. Ill find out more when i pick it up tonight |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
get rid of that POS air filter - I can just about see how dusty it is, if it doesn't have oil in it, it's completely ineffective and dust will wear the engine out in a very short time |
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| Author: | micool [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
im going to go with a webber set up ASAP |
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
I Know the Car and It Was fitted with a Graham Russell engine and head and if it has not been changed You will find it very impressive I have not seen the car for a couple of Years but when I last saw it it was a clean honest car |
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| Author: | micool [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
thanks John the owner told me to contact you about the car he told me you where the man. Do you own Mini King ? |
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| Author: | crumpet [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
John Smidt is the man he is the Mini King !!! |
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| Author: | SteveOB [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: buying a mini built Russell Engineering |
Quote: John Smidt is the man he is the Mini King !!!  and then some!Good to see another Mini on the streets of the Gong soon, well done Micool |
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