New bod to the mini section
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Hello,
Thought i would join the other Mini owners here in the Mini section on PH. I've been reading some of the posts on here and it seems like a good place to ask for any advice.
I recently got my first Mini, i've wanted one for sometime and finally picked one up a few days ago and i just love it.
The car started out as a 998cc Mini 1989 Mayfair but now it’s somewhat different from the orginal spec.
1275 Late Mk3 "S" or Early 1275 GT block + 60 thou, EN 16T crank Std sizes and Tuftrided by MED.
1275 GT rods with ARP bolts, ultra-light flywheel with "S" back plate, Orange clutch, uprated Pressure plate, non-Verto. Omega Flat tops that were dished by MED + S damper. Whole lot then balanced. Late "S" or 1275 GT head STD.
Cam is a Kent 286 Megadyne plus an Aldon Red distributor with electronic ignition.
Centre Strap. No Pre engaged starter - it’s the original type that comes with period engine but does have an alternator not dynamo. Twin 1.25" SU carbs + RC 40 one box, fuelled by facet pump and regulator and a 2 core Rad to help keep this lot cool. Added protection is a dural sumpguard.
Straight cut 4 syncro box central pickup and the remote type with CAD quick shift.
Front’s suspension has adjustable Avo’s. + Solid front Subframe mounts.
Here's a few pics...
Thought i would join the other Mini owners here in the Mini section on PH. I've been reading some of the posts on here and it seems like a good place to ask for any advice.
I recently got my first Mini, i've wanted one for sometime and finally picked one up a few days ago and i just love it.
The car started out as a 998cc Mini 1989 Mayfair but now it’s somewhat different from the orginal spec.
1275 Late Mk3 "S" or Early 1275 GT block + 60 thou, EN 16T crank Std sizes and Tuftrided by MED.
1275 GT rods with ARP bolts, ultra-light flywheel with "S" back plate, Orange clutch, uprated Pressure plate, non-Verto. Omega Flat tops that were dished by MED + S damper. Whole lot then balanced. Late "S" or 1275 GT head STD.
Cam is a Kent 286 Megadyne plus an Aldon Red distributor with electronic ignition.
Centre Strap. No Pre engaged starter - it’s the original type that comes with period engine but does have an alternator not dynamo. Twin 1.25" SU carbs + RC 40 one box, fuelled by facet pump and regulator and a 2 core Rad to help keep this lot cool. Added protection is a dural sumpguard.
Straight cut 4 syncro box central pickup and the remote type with CAD quick shift.
Front’s suspension has adjustable Avo’s. + Solid front Subframe mounts.
Here's a few pics...
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