mish Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hi there, here is my rebuild of My 1980 Clubman 1275GT Mini here is what it looked like before the rebuild Since then have removed the engine that was in it and replaced it with the engine out of a 1987 Austin Metro mayfair. this is the engine before reconditioning Since then i have fully rebuilt this engine, started by disassembling and inspecting everything, decided to rebore the block to .30" and have it acid dipped. After that i brought some Mehle pistons to go with new rebore. this photo is after i painted the block with VHT engine enamel and fitted the new pistons, as you will notice later on also replaced frost plugs and oil bungs. You will also notice that i have replaced the oil pump and water pump I also had the head crack tested and planed, aswell as $500 worth of other work (bronze valve guides, unleaded seats) also spent many hours grinding head to david vizard spec's (bare in mind it was my first go at all this) as you will also notice i have respayed the head with 1000 degree thermal paint. Have had the cam that came with the metro engine reground by kelford cams with a fast road grind here is a photo with the head now on the block after this i have rebuilt the gearbox and differential replacing all bearings and seals aswell as new baulk rings. Also have replaced factory differential with a minisport crosspin diff Here is a photo with my 1.5 ratio roller rockers showing i now have the engine complete have just gone and spent alot of money on some nice ignition components just waiting for the mini to get back from the painters and will be ready to put the engine in. Update 08/09 its painted!! about time lol.. just gotta wait till they put the glass back in it etc then pick it up friday Have recieved mini back from painter! at long last have removed the drive shafts and replaced the CV's also waiting for another box of parts from UK Getting new inner hubs, negative camber kit + adjustable tie rods and new poly bump stops and suspention bushes aswell as some new rack boots cos they poked too. here are some photos 4 Pot Metro calipers all rebuilt with new pistons and seals and new vented discs New CV's, stripped down the wiper motor cleaned and regreased internals and respray. new 70amp alternator .. looking good... Got new tires for my freshly painted rims, Falken 165/60R12 ZIEX ZE912's here is a list of all the performance parts on this engine. +30 pistons from MEHLE Roller-master double row vernier timing chain 1.5 ratio roller rockers Head skimmed and worked. Custom Kelford cam F10 intake F26EX\7.5 Application: Fast road Flamethrower .6ohm coil, Nology Hotwire HT leads, Nology silver tip spark plugs LCB exhaust manifold. 28/36 DCD Webber, with Ramflow filter Streight through exhaust with RC40 high flow muffler built by Magoo Gearbox Rebuilt with new baulk rings and bearings Minisport crosspin differential Brakes Have rebuilt some 4 pot calipers with brand new stainless steel pistons and new seals from a MG metro and have new vented rotors to go with it Suspension will post pics soon 1.5 negative camber kit front + rear adjustable tie rods polybushs throughout thanks ppl for looking and hope it inspire's you with your builds! any questions or comments welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mish Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Update Fitted engine to vehicle Fitted adjustable tie rods and 1.5 fixed negative camber arms Rear camber brackets, not bolted up yet [footnote]Edited by mish000 on Saturday 31st October 01:25[/footnote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Update! Installed brake and drive assembly. Installed wiper motor and wipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Update! Have now recieved all parts that i will require to finish my mini off new purchase : Weber 45 DCOE + manifold fabricated aluminum bracket for my oil cooler so will be spending some time on it now as i wanna get it going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 Well i have been busy!. The mini is all running, still needs to be tuned, but its been reg'd and warranted and certified Have recently purchased some new carpets and dynamat sound deadning. btw thanks Zac for hooking me up. some recent progress photo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Todays work! Under carpet felt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 The Finale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Any one dyno'd there mini's? wanna compare P.S. The purple line is a mini 7 race car with alot more money spent than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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