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minichipper

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how fast can mini's really go, with some basic mods to the engine. also what mods are best value for there money.


wil_h

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top speed or 0-60?

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph



On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


Ben H

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Starting with what engine?

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Strapped to the back of a Saturn 5 rocket?

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!


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Oh eckie fump, that old chesnut *oh well*

On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be...
So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'...


On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........


minichipper

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ops sorry 0-60 and ive got a 1.3i 1991 mini cooper


PaulH

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0-60 of a standard 1275 is just under 30 years I think !!

On 17th Feb, 2009 Rob H said:

I find the easiest way is to super glue the bolt to the end of one of my fingers.

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On 20th Mar, 2011 PaulH said:
0-60 of a standard 1275 is just under 30 years I think !!


And that's still faster than 60-0!


jamie@thefatgarage

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0-60 in free fall would be about 3 seconds I reckon.


hazpalmer

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On 20th Mar, 2011 PaulH said:
0-60 of a standard 1275 is just under 30 years I think !!


i think mines a shade under 32 years to be precise


DaveVader

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On 20th Mar, 2011 hazpalmer said:
On 20th Mar, 2011 PaulH said:
0-60 of a standard 1275 is just under 30 years I think !!


i think mines a shade under 32 years to be precise


Does that include the time it took to rebuild the car?


pot_dan

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What Colour is the engine ?




NickG

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lol red.. you might shave a second. maybe 12 to 12.5 secs buddy.

google 0 to 60 classic mini covered many times.

Edited by NickG on 21st Mar, 2011.


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On 21st Mar, 2011 DaveVader said:
On 20th Mar, 2011 hazpalmer said:
On 20th Mar, 2011 PaulH said:
0-60 of a standard 1275 is just under 30 years I think !!


i think mines a shade under 32 years to be precise


Does that include the time it took to rebuild the car?


no its still on going


DaveVader

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Likewise, I might be able to get insurance for it once it's done! Either that or there will be no petrol left.


PaulH

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The only thing I ever managed to get a standard 1275 to do in seconds is BLOW up :(

On 17th Feb, 2009 Rob H said:

I find the easiest way is to super glue the bolt to the end of one of my fingers.

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My old 1275 mg metro engined mini with 3 branch cooper style manifold, play mini centre section, rc40 back box with not much baffel, hiff 44 with a stub stack would keep side by side with a 106xs to 60 topped out at 104mph and 110 down hill.
It had no spair, rear seats two classic cobra buckets

Edited by Paul R on 22nd Mar, 2011.

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