Morris Mini Delux 1965
patch
05-18-2003, 11:10 PM
Hey, can anyone give me some suggestions on doing up a 1965 Bullnose Morris Mini Delux??:confused:
mini69
12-29-2003, 08:25 AM
i own a morris mini delux 69 model try using cooper s gear like the frount disk breaks and 1275 motor taken out to 1380 with a 45 weber or 2inch su run falken tyres and koni ajustable suspention. mine hase more mods than that and runs low 14 quater miles
CorsaGT
06-09-2004, 09:13 AM
I know that in the US most of you want to have "thunder" drag times...
But since youŽve got a English car, try making a rally car rather than drag.
I have more fun in a good twisty tarmac road than smoking tires through a stop light....
Anyway...
Get yourself a good 1275cc A+ engine. Those that came with MG Metro, Austin Metro, Allegro, Montego and so on....
I could go on and on about tuning that engine, but IŽll stick to the basic 1st stage to be done.
Unless you want to race, start with a good intake manifold (the metro 1.3 is already a good one...) with the HIF44 SU carb, correct needle and a good K&N filter w/ram pipes.
A stainless steel LCB (long Center branch) type exhaust manifold, with a 2'' link and end pipe (RC40 type backbox).
Add a Oil cooler and consider a change to a electrical radiator rather than that mechanical stock one (some experts say 5 hp gain) Late cooper (+90) ones are ideal for this.
A good coil. (Lucas Sport is just fine)
With these changes, and considering you got a MG Metro engine (72hp @ wheels), expect around 80 hp.
As you can see, by just making it "breathe" and work better youŽll get good gains.
Anything else, just ask!
By the way, I own a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman. :)
But since youŽve got a English car, try making a rally car rather than drag.
I have more fun in a good twisty tarmac road than smoking tires through a stop light....
Anyway...
Get yourself a good 1275cc A+ engine. Those that came with MG Metro, Austin Metro, Allegro, Montego and so on....
I could go on and on about tuning that engine, but IŽll stick to the basic 1st stage to be done.
Unless you want to race, start with a good intake manifold (the metro 1.3 is already a good one...) with the HIF44 SU carb, correct needle and a good K&N filter w/ram pipes.
A stainless steel LCB (long Center branch) type exhaust manifold, with a 2'' link and end pipe (RC40 type backbox).
Add a Oil cooler and consider a change to a electrical radiator rather than that mechanical stock one (some experts say 5 hp gain) Late cooper (+90) ones are ideal for this.
A good coil. (Lucas Sport is just fine)
With these changes, and considering you got a MG Metro engine (72hp @ wheels), expect around 80 hp.
As you can see, by just making it "breathe" and work better youŽll get good gains.
Anything else, just ask!
By the way, I own a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman. :)
phantom81
09-09-2004, 11:51 PM
Hey, can anyone give me some suggestions on doing up a 1965 Bullnose Morris Mini Delux??:confused:
Depends if you want to keep it looking original or just have fun with it.
I have a 65 Deluxe that is being restored to it original condition (has matching engine and chassis nos). however to sate the modding bug I am getting a clubman to become the donor chassis for a VTEC transplant. Hmmm!! :biggrin:
Depends if you want to keep it looking original or just have fun with it.
I have a 65 Deluxe that is being restored to it original condition (has matching engine and chassis nos). however to sate the modding bug I am getting a clubman to become the donor chassis for a VTEC transplant. Hmmm!! :biggrin:
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