Been shopping again
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Been shopping again
For the mini this time, but thought you folks would like to see
1.5:1 Alloy roller rocker assembly from the UK. 1.5:1 meaning a ratio of camlift = 1, ratio of valve depression = 1.5 x the camlift, giving longer duration of opening of the valves. More fuel in, more exhaust out. If only they made them for FTOs
1.5:1 Alloy roller rocker assembly from the UK. 1.5:1 meaning a ratio of camlift = 1, ratio of valve depression = 1.5 x the camlift, giving longer duration of opening of the valves. More fuel in, more exhaust out. If only they made them for FTOs
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Thats right, so for examples sake - if the cam lift was 10mm, the distance the valve is depressed is 15mm.
The stock mini rockers have a 1.3:1 ratio. I already had a set of 1.5:1's on it, but they were a steel, copper bushed set. These new alloy rockers are both lighter & are mounted to the shaft via needle roller bearings - rather than copper bushes. Thus increasing the valve return speed and reducing load on the shaft.
If I went from stock to these I'd expect to see maybe 4-5hp gain & the lifespan of the engine (valve train in particular) increase by quite a bit.
As I run 12:1 compression ratio (on av-gas), oversize valves with heavy duty double valve springs, and a pretty extreme cam - this unit really eases up the pressures on the top of the motor, whilst giving the better breathing duration.
The ease of adjusting the tappets with these is also much better.
The stock mini rockers have a 1.3:1 ratio. I already had a set of 1.5:1's on it, but they were a steel, copper bushed set. These new alloy rockers are both lighter & are mounted to the shaft via needle roller bearings - rather than copper bushes. Thus increasing the valve return speed and reducing load on the shaft.
If I went from stock to these I'd expect to see maybe 4-5hp gain & the lifespan of the engine (valve train in particular) increase by quite a bit.
As I run 12:1 compression ratio (on av-gas), oversize valves with heavy duty double valve springs, and a pretty extreme cam - this unit really eases up the pressures on the top of the motor, whilst giving the better breathing duration.
The ease of adjusting the tappets with these is also much better.
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Sorry for digging this thread up again, but I though you performance oriented people might like these new mini bits
A nice new semi helical cut 3.44:1 final drive / crown wheel gearing set & stub axles to suit my new cam & pawl type LSD. Its the last bits I need to get her on the road
The difference between a semi helical cut final drive gear & a full helical cut. A straight cut gear would of course have the teeth directly horizontal to the gear. This is going to be a much noiser setup, but much better so far as traction goes on this little car on the track.
And a couple of happy snaps of the garage! 2 engines being worked on lol. My baby all covered in dust & sh*t too...
A nice new semi helical cut 3.44:1 final drive / crown wheel gearing set & stub axles to suit my new cam & pawl type LSD. Its the last bits I need to get her on the road
The difference between a semi helical cut final drive gear & a full helical cut. A straight cut gear would of course have the teeth directly horizontal to the gear. This is going to be a much noiser setup, but much better so far as traction goes on this little car on the track.
And a couple of happy snaps of the garage! 2 engines being worked on lol. My baby all covered in dust & sh*t too...
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damn man.. i still cant get over your mini doing 4.8 seconds
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Its a wicked little car. Dont get me started on the mod list.... she has the front suspension out of an XJ6 jag, carby is a 45mm DCOE Weber. Runs gas... 12.89 quarter. I'll be taking it to the track with the FTO closer to christmasbigpitty1 wrote:have you got any other plans with the mini, doing the suspenion up, changing the carby etc.
Looks like a neat project, I reacon it will be awesome when completed
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Re: Been shopping again
Congrats!
I have to work - People on the dole depend on me.
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Re: Been shopping again
Did you say 12.89 quarter?