6 replies to this topic

[ryomini]

Yop

 

Spi vs carb old story and I'm know that some have done conversions

with a carb

apart from being able to run more camshaft options

apart from being able to run over 100bhp

 

are there any other advantages of putting a carb on a Spi mini

 

I have come to believe that the Spi mini is ahead of the carb in fueling and efficiency (but has limited cam options and the stock ECU doesn't handle over 100bhp)

 

I am thinking of rebuilding a Spi mini to fast road spec that's why I asked the question

[Guess-Works.com]

Not really, as you'll never pass an MOT emissions test, unless it's a pre August 1992 SPi

 

ah... just noticed you're not UK based, do you guys not have even more strict emissions rules over in Japan ?

Edited by Guess-Works.com, 24 July 2015 - 01:59 PM.

[jagman.2003]

Just to hijack this thread momentarily, I've just got a 1992 mini with no engine.

Is there any obvious signs that it was an SPI or carb? Fuel pump in tank?

[Guess-Works.com]

The VIN number will tell you what sort of mini it is, as will the V5 documentation...

 

if it begins SAXXN then it's a 1300, if not then it's a 998. If it is a 1300, then if the 8th letter is X or Y then it's an SPi

[jagman.2003]

The VIN number will tell you what sort of mini it is, as will the V5 documentation...

 

if it begins SAXXN then it's a 1300, if not then it's a 998. If it is a 1300, then if the 8th letter is X or Y then it's an SPi

Thanks Guessworks, eighth letter is D, so no SPi for me.

Edited by jagman.2003, 24 July 2015 - 03:03 PM.

[ryomini]

Spi mini has 2 yellow relays on right side of engine bay

and a big black box of tricks on the other side of the engine bay

yep we have a mean emissions test here,

but the guys sometimes seem to 'overlook' that element

but I had to redo my 'mot' twice once because I hadn't installed the headrests (really)

and once because of a cracked rubber boot on the ball joints (really)

no rust buckets allowed here

[FlyingScot]

That's the Shaken for you.... Does mean when we re-import them they are in good order

FS