k1100 16v 8v 1293cc Everyday
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What are they like as a daily, who uses one most of the time, is there any problems with bore number 1 getting hot with a dry deck and whats the mpg like??

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thanks Tom

cant imagine them being any worse than a normal mini.

they should be more economical being injection etc and depending on spec no problems with heat.

It all depends on how much power you want from it though! a lot of power wears things out more quickly.

i.e. a 130bhp K headed 1293 compared to maybe 90bhp from a 5 port (less rev's etc as well) means things will wear out more.

thank you iain

If you build it to last there is no reason why it won't? Im driving mine to Newquay next year on the Riv run. lol

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

I am hoping mine will be a daily driver of 100 miles a day. all on straight roads at 70ish mph

bin driving mine every day for the last 5000 miles no problem all at speed some a little enthusiastic returning 32mpg and hasnt being set up on rollers yet coming apart for body work over winter will probably strip enging just to check it over, tis a 1380 16v ith lt cams.

love that straight cut scream!!!
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I'd say these engines make a great all round road motor. Mine is 1380 16v with RS cams. If it's set up properly with decent cold start maps it will be really user friendly giving 5 port race engine power without the fuss. If you stick to the BMW cams you get a flat torque curve from 3k-7k and max power at 7k.

Don't know what fuel consumption I get, but it should be better than a carb if set up right.

Cooling has never been a problem on mine, but it's not dry decked.

My only reservation as an everyday road engine would be the unkown long term relaibility. You've got to get all the oil drains and breathers right and try to keep the oil in the thing on the side of the engine that wasn't designed that way originally. I guess you've also got the risk of debris getting under the cam belt with it all being open.

Just my 10p.

Nick.

Own the day

althoug it seems most people are machining the piston cutouts deep enough for the valves to miss.

At least without a cover it is easy to see how worn the belt is! Lol

In all honesty your not going to do 60-80K on these engines without replacing the belt like you would on a modern engine. Chances are you'd take it apart well before then anyway to try and get more power out of it!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi