G'day all,

I'm new to here, so sorry if I'm flogging a dead horse with this topic, I tried searching for the same topic but failed to find anything quite the same.

Anyway, what I was wanting to know its how people have gone about putting more oomph into their minis, and how well said measures have worked. What do people think is the best way to jput more power into a 998cc engine?

I'm read a bit on turbochariging, supercharging, replacing the exhaust, toying with the carby, swapping the engine... how have people found doing one or the other and would they recommend it? What I really need to know is how to get a bit nicer acceleration out of my '78 Clubman 998cc (keeping in mind it usually has two 80kg guys sitting in it ) and how to make it lag less when negotiating hills.

Your thoughts?

Ta

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1978 Mini Clubman 998cc...for now

Anything is possible if you have the right money. Try staying with the std mini (1275)stuff if your budget is reasonable. If your good with mechanics and have the tools then running a s-charger may be the next step. Finally if cash is not an issue go the engine swap.
Best things about an engine swap:
Reliability
Big HP comparitively
Extra gears
Unleaded

Ok, well, let me rephrase

What would people recommend in order to increase the power of a fairly standard 998cc Mini Clubman (already modified to take unleaded) within about a 3,000 dollar budget? more if they include non-specialist parts (i.e not mini only).

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1978 Mini Clubman 998cc...for now

sab to help out a bit mate put yer location in yer profile so we maybe able to point you in the right direction ..........
3000 well you could build a nice motor with a re13 cam grind shave the head a bit to up the compresion port and polish the head weber or dellorto 45 on a nice intake lcb extractors with a rc40 zaust probley wont leave alot of cash for a botomend rebuild depending on who dose the work you or a mechanic
makka

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40mm Weber
Machine the head out
Re-13 Cam
& get compression right...
add extractors & you will be cooking with GAS... or should that be NOS

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Baracade
Relationships! The only time you get to sleep with the enemy!
1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD

I would add an 1100 crank to that list (provided there was no reason for keeping it a 998)

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Roads need more corners
A Deluxe(CG13DE), 2 Clubbies(998 and 1275) and 2 Morris 1100Ss

yeah very true

also if you had some budget left

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Baracade
Relationships! The only time you get to sleep with the enemy!
1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD

Has anyone had this done? http://www.miniandmokeworld.com.au/engine.asp

It looks pretty sweet, can anyone recommend it? are there better value alternatives?

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1978 Mini Clubman 998cc...for now

Yep, got one of them. The gearbox is about to blowup (18000km) and it took ages for me get the fuel mixture right (think its still out a bit) as they mod the cam. I will need to get it dynoed to get it spot on when I get some funds and time.
Mine is a 998 with a 1098 crank, it is very good down low but seems to missing something over 100km/h (think it could be fuel)
They were very helpful at time of purchuse.
Pete

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deluxe, how much did the set up cost you?

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1978 Mini Clubman 998cc...for now

I've heard they are real dear. I bet you could rebuild it yourself, far cheaper. Or shop it to an engine reconditioner.

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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.

Myself I would outsourse the details and rebuild myself. There is enought info in this site to helpout or just ask questions...But what does determon is the time factor you have 6-8 weeks you can do it yourself with a little help if you have not not it before

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Yeah, my problem will end up being that I use the car to drive around all week, I can spare if for a week or two max, really.


Ok, one question: Is it worth upgrading my current engine with say, a 40mm weber , new exhaust and extractors etc. now, or should I save up and replace the engine, then upgrade that?

Also, if people think Mini and Moke world are a bit dear, are there any professional places that might perhaps do it cheaper? I can get custom made exhaust easily enough, so I'm mainly asking about somewhere in Sydney werew the mechanics know what they're doing under the hood of a mini (errr... experience with minis, really)?

Ta for all your help so far guys, I'm definalty looking at grabbing a Weber carby, 40mm if I leave it 998cc, or bigger if I go bigger (and have the space )

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1978 Mini Clubman 998cc...for now

From memory about $3300 with gearbox. I will dig the paperwork tonight and have a look.
Pete

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A recent study found the average Aussie walks about 900 miles a year
Another study found Aussies drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year
That means, on average, Australians get about 41 miles per gallon

Kind of makes you proud to be an AUSSIE