cls_minifan,
i think a 1000cc engine is a much better engine in terms of town use and a bit of medium distance running. You can do around 100kmh to about 110kmh on the 1000cc without any problems. This engines were a whole smoother and sweeter. My stocck standard 1000cc (9 years ago) could do 140 kmh without any modification and it was a 24 year old engine. Just maintained well. Also u cannot cruise at that speed in a mini trust me! It was the days when i just started to drive and thought the road was mine! (much changed driver now!) hehehehe.
Also yes, mostly the 1275 S had like bigger valves, twin carbs, oil cooler, disc brakes, diff head casting, stronger rods and so on. So yeah it was more special than the rest. However this was back in the 60s where there was only the 850,1000,1100 and 1275 engines. So the 1275 A series was a S model unlike now. Over time this was then put in other BMC/Leyland cars too. If you buy a rover mini, it is a 1275 A+ engine but without the exciting bits. Having said that, due to the newer design, the newer engines are much stronger, like the A+ block and also the 12G940 head casting which provides better flow.
Ultimately it depends on what are you looking for! If you have to do a lot of long distance travelling, lower maitenance, not much performance then a 1000CC is the best! If you are talking about occasional use, with intention to go fast and dont mind a slightly higher fuel economy then the 1275cc engines are a choice! So deccisions decisions!
clubman,
yes the block has been offset bored and honed. It is now running at 1399CC. I still have not collected the car. Maybe it will be a little faster now?? i will have to wait and hope that soething doest break while waiting! hehehe
I have done a lot of work on the car. To keep it simple, all the usual mods have been done and also most of the common engine mods too! If you want more details do give me a call at 012-3350607. I can tell you what has been done in more detail as well as where i did it!
twistedangel,
keep it up! hopefully i can make on the 30th with my mini! see u then!
fastclubman
