5-main alloy block with steel crank & rods to suit
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Ok,,, so i`ve been on about it for about 30 years,,, but now it`s time to actually add some numbers to this page to let John-K know that there is enough interest to get off his bum & make them yeah? If i got my local CNC guy to make them we`d have them ready in about 2050 AD (maybe)

"IF" they were reasonably priced (Joke),,, who would buy a set???

+1 for me & i`ll have the top of the block blank thanks (as in no head stud , push rod, or water holes) I already know (& have) the head i`ll use

who`s next ??? ---> Carl,, you`d have to take at least 2x sets yeah?

Rightyo,,, who`s next??? common,,, don`t be shy

Edited by MadMatt on 3rd May, 2010.

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Oh & PLEASE don`t start with things like "oh it can`t be done" or "it`s too small to fit all that in", or any of that crap,,, Motorbikes have been doin it for years in even smaller packages so don`t even start with that shit,,,ok??????

Edited by MadMatt on 1st May, 2010.

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why bother, does the A series need a 5 mains,?

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An alternative gearbox would be a better idea to be honest.

Why would anyone be interested in mods like this when engine conversions would be so much cheaper and easier. You may claim loyalty to the A-Series, but what is A-Series about a car with a different head, block, crank and gearbox?

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

If anyone can lay their hands on the original drawings I'll put a proposal together - we'll need one of the "big" suppliers with a heritage account to get the original drawings freed up

JK

If Carling made Mini engines
it would probably be like this one!

up the bore / stroke but still 'A' series ish style/ looking /maybe not many people could tell maybe 1.5, 1.6l?

tbh i think recasting the 1275 block 3 mains for decent money would be a wise move, how hard / rare / expensive is a trashed 1275 unit to get nowadays?

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Yes i agree, it would be nice to have a better box as that's the week point IMO :). Why are we saying it's needed do you know?

Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on a carb?
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or you can have one that makes 100 HP in 1000 rpm,lol.
and not a sign of bother with the bott end

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I would quite like an improved gearbox casing

I cant see why someone isnt casting blocks already, I suppose there is still enough of a supply for it not to be a problem

I seriously doubt it!

I think there are merits in a 5 bearing block from the point of view of utilising current tehnology materials, bearings, pistons etc and also to refine the whole deal and like Matt says cover the options people want, 5 port, K, blank top etc.

Gearbox casings - I don't think theres a massive problem with the casings other than supply of good usable parts - its the strength of the gear cluster/bearings and number of ratios in there thats the main problem I think

I think one of the big suppliers will start casting iron blocks soon

JK

If Carling made Mini engines
it would probably be like this one!

So this is something seriously getting ready to go down? An alloy block with 5 mains? I wasn't sure at first. I'm more interested in the fact that it's alloy, which is a huge weight savings... You could count me in for one, if you could get me a final price.

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Okay. Thanks for the clarification Carl. I was uber confused here.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

Ive only ever seen one break and that was Carls rear diff trying to get out.
How many people have had a casing crack?

I seriously doubt it!

seen a few cracked on the center web across the retainer bolt holes

I believe Mr Woods has cracked a few ....

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I've seen the photo's at Nic's party.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

There are some things in this very very small mini world that we live in, that very few people know about,,, & as much as the internet has drawn us all closer together... & yes there certainly are obviously some people who think they know what everyone is doing,,, Ha!!!

some people actually keep secrets till the time is right

Edited by MadMatt on 2nd May, 2010.

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So what you are saying Matt is that you know something that the rest of the Mini Community doesn't?

Edit* Oooh sneaky edit, your post was ten times longer than that

Edited by Sprocket on 2nd May, 2010.

Why not CAD a similar one up ourselves? Anyone know enough about copyrights to see how close we can go? ie does a 5 bearing crank and block that has the same external features as an a series breach the copyright?

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