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[jedstricky]

hey im jed im 16 and live in Penzance Cornwall! i bought myself a 1975 mini 850 which had already been converted to a 998! i am planning on some 12x6 revolutions with whatever arches will fit them. i have just bought some hubs for discs as i was advised to do the hub to disc conversion for the front just incase! haha ill also bee looking out for a new interior and also a subtle lowering as i need to have my driving lessons and test in it i will put some pictures up soon as i had some on my phone but it broke! also any general knowledge help will be appreciated!
cheers all

Edited by jedstricky, 21 July 2011 - 09:41 PM.

[marksmini]

Nice part of the Uk cornwall,

Welcome the Tech sections are worth a good read, Bucket loads of advise in there and the FAQ section too.

[jedstricky]

cheers mark ill be havin a look there now!

[conrod]

1974 my first Mini was an 850 salooon with a lightened and balanced 998 in it. Bought it off a policeman. After a few minor mods to the head and a small weber carbie I was nearly unbeatable at the friday night drags on the Joburg Road outside Bulawayo. Happy days. Kev.

[jedstricky]

what are the easiest and cheapest mods for performance kev? cheers jed

[conrod]

Jed, the head is key if you get the flow through the head sorted and a good exhaust....you are well on your way to a quick Mini. A good idea would be to get some disc brakes to go with the extra power. Al the best. Kev.

[izzy]

welcome to TMF.

[mk1leg]

Hi..Youngman and welcome to TMF and enjoy your mini..................

[jedstricky]

cheers guys and ill definetley enjoy driving it what affects the flow through the head and what exhausts would be better? i bought two front disc hubs ready to go on but just need some new wheels to be able to fit them! cheers for the help and advice guys
jed

[BenCoul]

Welcome form another 16 year old owner

[conrod]

cheers guys and ill definetley enjoy driving it what affects the flow through the head and what exhausts would be better? i bought two front disc hubs ready to go on but just need some new wheels to be able to fit them! cheers for the help and advice guys
jed

Jed, if you can get an MG1100 head i.e. 12G295 it will already have the bigger valves and better ports to provide the flow......what is the part numbe rof the head you have now? You should be able to see by removing the rocker cover. Then a good LCB exhaust manifold and an RCB system. Maybe an 1.75" carb too. Roller rockers are another way of increasing the power. See whats available in the for sale section.....might be lucky. Cheers kev.

[jedstricky]

cheers kev i found a lcb system on huddersfield spares http://www.minispare...amp;prod_id=461 is this the right thing? i dont have a clue about the others so if you see any around would you be able to let me know? cheers

thanks ben its great owning a car before you can drive as it gives you a chance to do any changes before its being driven around constantly! haha

cheers jed

[conrod]

That LCB is a good one for what you want to do. If you get a stainless system it will last longer than the car, with luck. More dollars but worth it. Budget willing!!

[jedstricky]

i dont seem to be able to find a stainless steel one. on huddersfield spares they do a mild steel one but is it as good as the one in the link as it is cheaper? (not really sure what im looking for!) haha
cheers jed

[rids]

a stainless exhaust, not manifold.... you cant go far wrong with a rc40 exhaust.