Just a note that an LSD (such as minispares tran-x)will not go much below a 3.44:1 (ie 2.9/3.1 etc won't fit) due to the bolts/overall diameter, i'm not sure of all brands but it's something you should check prior to purchase.

DOZ

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Mafs waz not my strong subgeckt at skkol

3.44s..cheap?? really? I'd assume they are but what about a cooper s one? Are they actaully any different to any other 3.44? As basically anything that has GT or Cooper S in the sentence is expensive!!

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

3.44s were not only used in the Cooper S, they were in the late 998 & 1275 Clubby in Oz. So, are pretty common.

Cooper S had Hardy Spicer U/Js, the others pot joints. But the diffs are the same, except their output shafts.

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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.

have you got hardy spicer unijoints?

Yeah I do.

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

I feel the same way as meeni, I also have a worked 1100 in a 68 morris mini deluxe with a rebuilt engine n gearbox, would i have the 3.65??? it does around 3500rpm wen cruizin at 100km/h and i dont know if cruisin at that rpm for a long period of time, say an hour, would be harming my engine? it is extremely loud crusin at that speed and yea would like to kno if this would be harmin my engine??? how much would it cost to add a 5th gear or a lower ratio diff??
rodney

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1968 Morris Mini Deluxe......sold
1992 Toyota Starlet GT EP82

It's better for the engine harmonics wise to have it over 4200rpm apparently..

I do alot of freeway work..hell we drove our moke down to melbourne and it sat on 4500 the whole way no stress...

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I was sitting on 110km/hr - 4000RPM for 8 hours on the way back from Geelong.

Just turn the music up louder

Whoa!!! thats crazy!!!! how much fuel did u go through at 4000rpm? coz mine tends to chew through the fuel at that speed/rpm.... it feels like it doesnt like doin that speed, like it doesnt wanna roll that easily if u kno wat i mean? the music part is no problem, the 15" sub wit the crazy stereo can drown out nething lol
rodney

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1968 Morris Mini Deluxe......sold
1992 Toyota Starlet GT EP82

sounds like it needs some TLC?

as ive said before i have a 1100 with 2.7 and i dont have to change down a gear to go up hills u just have to give it a little more gas lol. it drove all the way to bathurst from coffs (8.5hrs) with no worries and all sitting at 3300 at 115. so bring on any 3.44s and we will see who ends up falling behind hahahaha.

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Starlet Conversion:
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yer what u got? bring it

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mattsmini1971,
Whats your mini like off the mark in first gear??? is it hell slow coz thats something that i dont really want, the majority of my drivin is street cruizin (60-80km/h) n alot of stoppin n goin again at lights/traffic etc. is it still enjoyable n fun off the mark acceleration wise?
cheers,
rodney

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1968 Morris Mini Deluxe......sold
1992 Toyota Starlet GT EP82

well its seems allright to me. if u have a warm/hot motor and u have the extra horses and torque it will handle it ok. i do admit that its a little slower to 60 but 100 is a different story.

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