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Author:  Allen7 [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
A Series engine 1544 cc :-

Titan roller rockers

Ported and polished head

Competition cam – not stripped to check which sort

Double valve springs

30 mil Exhaust valves 35 mil inlet.

Engine bored to 73.5 with Omega forged pistons


Turbo crank – believed stroked to give a stroke of 91 mil

Light flywheel, balanced.

Competition clutch.

Aldon distributor

All mated to a five speed gearbox

Believed to have covered about 1200 miles. Runs well, seems to be in good nick.


Anyone interested - if I ebay it what sort of reserve?

Regards,

Allen
Author:  Pantera2075 [ Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
What's it worth? Lots of money, but i'd be tempted to split the box from the engine.
The people who want a 5 speed don't necessarily want the engine with it and vice versa.
I'd estimate just short of a grand for the box and about £1500 for the engine. Have a look at ebay completed listing - i've not seen an a-series over 1440cc for ages.
Author:  Allen7 [ Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
I should have pointed out that the engine was built in 1990 the gearbox purchased in 95.
(got lots of paperwork with the car). Mileage of about 1300 - on engine, considerably less on gearbox).

Engine built by Freeway Motorsport Winner of the fastest mini in the world (35th aniversary event) in 1994.

Take your point about splitting the box from the engine (has straight cut drop gears -does this pose a problem -assume one stays on the engine and one with the box - never seperated one before :oops: )

I guess, if I could be bothered I should strip the engine and sell off the parts seperately - but I can't.

Regards,

Allen
Author:  turbocox [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
Allen7 wrote:
A Series engine 1544 cc :-

Turbo crank – believed stroked to give a stroke of 91 mil

Are you sure about this crank as the Turbo crank (6232 crank) cant be stroked that much, due to rolled fillet radai (ie, an under cut journal) 83 stroke is on the limit. The only way that this would be possible is to weld up the under cut and then re machine down, Not nice. Is it possible that its a billet crank?

All mated to a five speed gearbox

What manufacture of 5 speed box is it, K.A.D., Jack knight or just a 5 speed gear kit from Minispares?
Author:  Allen7 [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
I haven't stripped the engine but build sheet states turbo crank (doesn't mention extra machineing) - I've measured the stroke (and bore) and it works out at 1544cc.

Gearbox made by Minipower http://www.minipower.com/gearbox.htm

Regards,

Allen
Author:  Allen7 [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
I think it's a billet crank:-

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Am i right?

Allen
Author:  Andy [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
Yep that looks like a billet crank to me
Author:  West [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
Certainly did not leave the factory like that :!: 8)

West
Author:  turbocox [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1544 cc 5 speed box -what's it worth?
:wink:
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