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[Zach P-D]

So, long story short a 200 mile round trip on the motorway has more than likely been the cause of a loss in oil pressure, fun times eh.
So as the engine needs to come out and be torn down to see whats gone wrong and have a freshen up, I was wondering what mods I can do to it now to get a little bit of power from it. 
It's an 1275 SPI, so i was thinking of a Kent Cams MD274 and I'm also thinking while it's all apart to get maybe get a new head, but would need advice on which one to go for. 
If there is anything else small that can be done that I have missed, it would be great to know so I can weigh up my options.
Cheers. 

[Wiggywithahailo]

A clutch would probably be worth doing

[Boycie]

Have you checked the oil pressure relief valve yet, Zach?

 

If it's coming out, I'd be cleaning up all the metal and panelwork that's usually hard to get at- waxoil at the ready!

Also, if you're at all unsure about the steering rack condition, I'd replace it while you have good access..

[Steve220]

Clutch, release bearing, oil pump, water pump, camshaft retainer place, every gasket, engine mounts, stabiliser rubbers. Only then would i start looking at power.

 

If you're looking at new heads, check availability. I've been trying to sort mine out and was told a 6-8 week lead on some. Look at an SW5 cam, great power and fun above 3k!

[Zach P-D]

@Wiggywithhailo, good shout, might as well really. 

 

@Boycie, We are going to do a check on it later today, but the light comes on when idling and goes out after 1500rpm ish.

@steve220, already considered all of that in the engine rebuild if it does need it.
However that is interesting to know about availability as i want to try and have it back together for L2B (tight schedule i know) 

[whistler]

If you're upgrading the camshaft you need to have the head modified for better gasflow. The two go together.