Tuned 1275 engine build

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Tuned 1275 engine build

Postby b1zbaz » Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:53 pm

Hi all it's now getting to the time where I want to build a spare engine from scratch I would like to get it to around the 100 Bhp mark and was wondering what tips you can give me preferably cheap but not really bothered if my wallet overtakes my brain as its my pride and joy I have been looking for an engine on eBay an found quite a few reasonable options is 100 horses to much on a budget or do I need to go all out and upset the other half any comments would be much appreciated
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Re: Tuned 1275 engine build

Postby lankyjames » Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:10 am

100horses is attainable NA, but you will be looking at top end 1380 overbore, lumpy cams big valve ported head and will require a stronger diff to boot!

I found the best bang for buck was around the 1330 mild engine build, though a more suitable daily can would've been a more sensible idea!

If we get to meet at a show soon I can take you for a spin in mine?
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Postby b1zbaz » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:11 am

Now that sounds good yours looks well I'm after doin it as a spare engine to put in for summer fun an swop round for the standard engine over the winter months
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Re: Tuned 1275 engine build

Postby apbellamy » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:19 am

If you want a reliable and driveable 100bhp, turbo it.

A 100bhp n/a engine won't be a pleasant drive in comparison to something like an n/a mg metro engine.
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Postby b1zbaz » Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:30 pm

My current engine is mg metro
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Re: Tuned 1275 engine build

Postby Stuart » Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:54 pm

Avonbar article from back in the day http://www.metropower.org.uk/forum/foru ... 30&posts=2
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Re: Tuned 1275 engine build

Postby lankyjames » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:58 pm

I'd agree on turbo for a pleasant 100bhp drive able car, that or supercharger for a bit of a simpler installation, would fit in the midas bay quite well - I keep thinking about it myself!
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Re: Tuned 1275 engine build

Postby Geoff Butcher » Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:54 pm

apbellamy wrote:If you want a reliable and driveable 100bhp, turbo it.

A 100bhp n/a engine won't be a pleasant drive in comparison to something like an n/a mg metro engine.



Do TMF know you're here? :lol:
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Postby b1zbaz » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:00 pm

Who is tmf
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Re: Tuned 1275 engine build

Postby Stuart » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:07 pm

b1zbaz wrote:Who is tmf


http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/
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