Hey,

Just doing a bit of research for a race mini project I'm hoping to start quite soon.

searched every site I can find and tried ebay for engines

where do you guys find your engine's or blocks etc?
Thinking a 1275 a+ for a start.

Planning on doing a twin cam head conversion.
I know specialist components sell these as turnkeys. Anyone had any experience with these? are they worth the money or could it be done a lot cheaper done locally or done by myself and mechanically inclined friends?

Cheers for any help.

Cory

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1975 Leyland Clubman -1320cc

IF for racing... Just bare in mind that A+ blocks are stronger but heavier also.

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A+ blocks in most ways are good, however, don't turn your nose up at a later non A+. The difference in strength is almost academic and lets face it, you're going to break a rod or crank way before you have any trouble or measurable difference with the block.

Remember too that the A+ was not designed to give better strength than the previous blocks, they were intended to be quieter that's why they spent 30 million pounds developing it (you'd think they could have developed a new engine all togther)

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hi there cory
have plenty of the aplus engines in all forms,ie blocks,short and long engines
i am in melb but can freight anywhere around the country.
speak to matt reid on here about the twin cam kit as he does a kit also, he will give you rough costings so you can make a comparison,
cheers josh
miniimports

How much heavier us the a+? I just read somewhere this was the better block for the k-series because it tiok heat better?

And josh, do you regularly have these? This is just a bit of homework while I raise the cash.but if you have regular stock that helps a lot. What's the going rate for a good condition long engine a plus? Cheers mate.

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1975 Leyland Clubman -1320cc

I too have been looking for a 1275 for an upgrade down the line, have looked everywhere to no avail.

SooperCooper on here bought a 1275 A Plus and box from Josh at Mini Imports, he holds stock, imports a few from UK or Japan I think.

We stripped it for rebuild and it was awesome, probably could have just run it!

It's now a stormin' 1360 with the Pearce Seven Port Head!

Mini Imports.... Recommended A1

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Sir Alec! we are not worthy!

Any idea on a price? I guess I am after a full unit to suite rebuild, ie including gearbox and diff ect.

I have an A+ block here , with steel center main cap , i also have 16v twin cam head here, & also have the conversion kit if you need it too



0407135656
Matt

edit--> Oh & i often buy power units from Josh, no problemos here

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Oh and MadMatt the Miniman....

Recommended A1!

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Sir Alec! we are not worthy!

I have several A+ and A series 1275's for sale, I am in Mandurah, just send me a pm or email to discuss if you like.

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