happy new year everyone!
nelly has a her new cylinder head fitted - with MARKEDLY better economy due to higher compression ratio . . .

but that's not why im posting , checkout ebay and search for :
Mg Metro & Classic Mini Engine 1400 Twincam

the auction will be done in 24 hours .
the woman has had a bust up from her partner (or so it seems) and is selling
the complete basis of an awesome engine . . . . .
bmw eight port head, converted 1275cc block etc etc it looks amazing
and I want it . . . . . .

Couldn't find it on e-Bay but these engines are supposed to make serious power (for an A series) -- 8V up to 130hp and 16V up to 160hp -- the Special Components kit seems to be the way to go at around £650 the last time I looked but there is a lot of machining to do to the block to re-locate the head studs and the head itself needs the oil returns welding up and the front end faced off in the move from chain to belt drive -- so huge added cost there. Unfortunately the major issue for installatioin in a GTM is the need for significant modifications to the bulkhead -- see piccy below

Steve S

I've seen a K.A.D head in a Cox

But because of the larger, triangular bulkhead box it fits without issue

great picture!

yes indeed - crossflow heads present a problem!
im getting good torque from long rampipe . . .

Sorry about the state of the car -- turbocox I'd be interested to see the design of the Cox bulkhead -- perhaps we should start a new thread in the powertrain section if anyone wants to continue discussing BMW heads -- thoughts?

Steve

Stick a turbo on and 250bhp plus is possible. Traction can be an issue though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wr1DU328QA

Ahh...... another TURBOMINIS member looking in on us

Jimster looks nervous standing there Welcome

For thoose that don't know jim made 255bhp on the rollers.
http://www.sheepspeed.com/index.php/the-cars.


Steve
we need to have a chat at some point anyway. i'll pm you soon

Thanks. I'm in the middle of buying something plastic and RWD, so thought this might be a good place to lurk. Guess I should say hello properly...

I saw Jim's car make 269BHP on one of the turbo minis rolling road days.

Turbocox -- looking forward to your PM
Steve