Wanted: A-series

[Mini_Lund]

Hi all,

Just thought I's broadcast my search for an A or A+ series to you all. I have been scouring ebay to no avail :/ I'm looking for any size from 998 to 1430. Surely it cant be that hard to find an engine reasonably local? It seems it is.

In other words...What you got?

Tom

[the mini mole]

Where abouts are you? I have a recently overhauled 998 block, never been used, but dosn't have a head...
Juzt seen, Cheshire. Im in Hants so probably a bit far...

Edited by the mini mole on Friday 14th November 22:46

[Mini_Lund]

the mini mole said:

Where abouts are you? I have a recently overhauled 998 block, never been used, but dosn't have a head...
Juzt seen, Cheshire. Im in Hants so probably a bit far...

Edited by the mini mole on Friday 14th November 22:46

Bahh, okay mate, worth a try posting on here huh? Im looking for something quite mechanically sound, I'm going to have a play with cams and build an engine, ground up.

[PJR]

Decide what exactly you want first. A 998 in any flavour is going to be a different experience for all manner of reasons compared to a 1430cc special.

P,

[Mini_Lund]

PJR said:

Decide what exactly you want first. A 998 in any flavour is going to be a different experience for all manner of reasons compared to a 1430cc special.

P,

I know what your saying, but I'm keeping my options open and then seeing whats available then deciding what I want from the availability! I know I'm being very vague, ideally I think I'm looking for a torquey motor, acceleration and smooth drivability and hott off the spot

[haynes]

I tak eit you just wnat an engine? What car is it going into, tatty or concours shell, stripped or plush interior, standard or modded suspension etc etc?

[Mini_Lund]

haynes said:

I tak eit you just wnat an engine? What car is it going into, tatty or concours shell, stripped or plush interior, standard or modded suspension etc etc?

Yes, just the engine, Its going into my Mini City (See profile for picture) it will be used daily. I'm after driveability, a smoothe unit, which will accelerate away and have the power in the right places. Im after something to service and smarten up, with suitable modifications here and there. As for suspenion it will be standard Dunlop suspension cones, likely to be on Hi lo's. Basic interior, as for shocks I might look into a new set, depending on funds, but the current set suffice.

[PJR]

If I were doing it again now, i'd go for a modest spec rebuilt/rebored 1275.. Say 1293-1380cc.. With a 276'ish cam and modest/regular head upgrades.. It will be plenty pokey enough with lots of torque, and wouldn't cost you a fortune either. Although I don't know what you want to spend.. But you could do worse than check out some of the popular mini engine builders.. MED, Avonbar, Swiftune etc.. I don't think a new decently built engine from those guys is so expensive considering. Plus with that kind of spec, it wont crucify standard drive train components either, so long as they are in good nick to start with.

P,

[Mini_Lund]

Im looking for a 1275.