Discussion
I am currently restoring my Mini and have started work on the engine (Swiftune 1380cc road rocket with Jack Knight SCCR box)
The first thing I am looking at adding to the engine is a set of 1.5 ratio roller rockers, what are peoples views on full or roller tip versions of these? (just found out that a chap I work with is the nephew of the owner of Titan Motorsport so I am hoping to get a nice discount!)
The next is a set of Jack Knight SC drop gears but I have been told these are a waste of time for the road? I know they are very noisy which is not a problem, what ratio is the best if I were to go ahead?
And finally ARP head/manifold stud kits, worth the money or over the top?
Cheers
LeeBee
P.S does anyone know where I can get a replacement oil feed pipe from (the solid metal one that goes from the filter head to the block), mine just sheared off, I seem to remember there being a flexible one available a few years back?)
The first thing I am looking at adding to the engine is a set of 1.5 ratio roller rockers, what are peoples views on full or roller tip versions of these? (just found out that a chap I work with is the nephew of the owner of Titan Motorsport so I am hoping to get a nice discount!)
The next is a set of Jack Knight SC drop gears but I have been told these are a waste of time for the road? I know they are very noisy which is not a problem, what ratio is the best if I were to go ahead?
And finally ARP head/manifold stud kits, worth the money or over the top?
Cheers
LeeBee
P.S does anyone know where I can get a replacement oil feed pipe from (the solid metal one that goes from the filter head to the block), mine just sheared off, I seem to remember there being a flexible one available a few years back?)
Titans r the DD's 
...as r S/C Drops 
...re ratios...depends upon you application...and therefore mainly the CWP u r intending to use...& of course bhp/torque output.
S/C drops with the non std bearing config is mainly for relaibility/longevity...yes they r noisey...but does it sound good as u r ambling through the paddock.
My next build...having tried various over the years...bearing the main intention is thrash around Combe...and a little light road use...will be a 3.44 S/H with 1.08 drops...its on the bench now complete with Salisbury diff.
...as r S/C Drops ...re ratios...depends upon you application...and therefore mainly the CWP u r intending to use...& of course bhp/torque output. S/C drops with the non std bearing config is mainly for relaibility/longevity...yes they r noisey...but does it sound good as u r ambling through the paddock.
My next build...having tried various over the years...bearing the main intention is thrash around Combe...and a little light road use...will be a 3.44 S/H with 1.08 drops...its on the bench now complete with Salisbury diff.
LeeBee said:
P.S does anyone know where I can get a replacement oil feed pipe from (the solid metal one that goes from the filter head to the block), mine just sheared off, I seem to remember there being a flexible one available a few years back?)
If u mean the 1 with the big banjo bolt in 1 end...and the other into the filter housing...then yes I have several....even 1 or 2 chrome plated...for that extra bullsh1t look !
Chuggaboom said:
If u mean the 1 with the big banjo bolt in 1 end...and the other into the filter housing...then yes I have several....even 1 or 2 chrome plated...for that extra bullsh1t look !
Yes thats the one I need, I was actually removing it to have it chrome plated!, drop me an email if you want to sell one
Cheers
LeeBee
Lee theres a place on the web that does every bolt on component for the Mini pre chromed.
www.minichrome.co.uk I think.
www.minichrome.co.uk I think.
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