17 replies to this topic

[minidave04]

hi i have a 1430 mini engine but cant seem to sell it as dont have proof that it is a 1430 does any one know were i can shift it or how much its worth

Edited by minidave04, 19 March 2010 - 10:23 PM.

[Shifty]

I only understood 1/2 of that!!

What do you mean by "Shirt it"??

Did you do the work to the engine or did you buy it in good faith.

The only way to really verify what you have is to remove the head and measure the bore and stroke of the engine. Thats only part of finding the true value of the engine you have.

Next you need to find out how good the head is, measure the size of the valves.

To be able to get the full value for the engine you'll need to find out what cam is fitted and what work has been done to the crank.

Are there any markings on then engine to suggest who built it?

[minidave04]

i bought it in good faith have not had the engine to bits a mechanic said its not standard but taking it to bits seems to much hassel

[Shifty]

What make you think its a 1430?

Do you have a BHP figure from a rolling road?

[minidave04]

no i was told it had 120 bhp from were i brought it

[Shifty]

120 bhp is a LOT of engine!!

(and I mean a lot!!)

Where did you get it from?

[minidave04]

i brought it from some one near london paid just over 500 notes as he was installing a vtec so needed it out of the way

[Shifty]

£500 for 120bhp is very cheap!!

Can't you get hold of the guy who sold it you?

Speaking personally I wouldn't buy anything like that without reciepts or a print out from a rolling road.

What carb is on it, what dizzy?

[minidave04]

the engine

[E.L.M.O]

You were brave!

[bmcecosse]

No one will pay good money without seeing the head off, to inspect the bores and the head - and probably the crank bearings too! The value is all in the fine detail - otherwise it's only worth £100 or so.........

[mk3 Cooper S]

I'll take a chance at £100 if it is complete

Edited by mk3 Cooper S, 20 March 2010 - 09:25 AM.

[minidave04]

how much would people be offering if i can prove its a 1430 i will get the head off and take a photo of the mesurement is that good enough

[puresmartie]

it being a 1430 is all good and well, but whats the head like, poring, valve size. gearbox, is it straight cut or standard, 4 pin diff, carb, etc etc its a lot more in depth than just the engine size. a 1430 will be 73.5mm bore with s rods

[minidave04]

video of engine running