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[iDemonix]

Keep this thread updated as I'm in the same position!

Got a 998 auto in the car and a 1275 manual in the garage, but not much mechanical knowledge! Would like to do the swap myself but still think I'd be in over my head.

Are you using the current subframe or swapping for a new one? You can buy spacer plates for auto subframes but seems a bodge to me so I'm getting a manual subby.

[colinjames11]

I was going to opp for the space plates since minispares is a 5minute drive from me that and one day i might swsp it back to its original auto engine. Did the pedal box this morning :) took like 5mins haha pics coming soon  20120531_160511.jpg   53.42K   5 downloads

[colinjames11]

Keep this thread updated as I'm in the same position!

Got a 998 auto in the car and a 1275 manual in the garage, but not much mechanical knowledge! Would like to do the swap myself but still think I'd be in over my head.

Are you using the current subframe or swapping for a new one? You can buy spacer plates for auto subframes but seems a bodge to me so I'm getting a manual subby.

Im keeping the sub and getting spacer plates. Think im going to get thr engine refurbed having a friend look at it soon. Any idea of the internal bore of a 1275? Im in the same situation my mechanial knowledge is nexr to nothing haha

[colinjames11]

Looking into speeding the engine up. Im going to put a stage one on it but not sure what else to do im going to get a new single hif44 carb and the stage one possibly larger valves since one is bent. New uprated alternator and radiator. Not sure if a gt one or one of those 2 core aluminium ones. Im not looking to build a race car just want it to be nippy. Any ideas of what might be a good idea? :)

[Spitz]

Standard bore for the 1275 is 2.78" ( 70.61mm )
Demonix.....the 3/8" spacer each side isn't a bodge....It's a lot less work than replacing the subframe that's for sure. Plus, it'll give you that little bit more room on either side....like getting at the clutch cover bolts etc.
One hole does need to be drilled on the left side of subframe ....rear engine mount hole ( edit...might be the front hole, can't remember )

Edited by Spitz, 30 June 2012 - 03:54 PM.

[colinjames11]

Standard bore for the 1275 is 2.78" ( 70.61mm )
Demonix.....the 3/8" spacer each side isn't a bodge....It's a lot less work than replacing the subframe that's for sure. Plus, it'll give you that little bit more room on either side....like getting at the clutch cover bolts etc.
One hole does need to be drilled on the left side of subframe ....rear engine mount hole ( edit...might be the front hole, can't remember )

Haha i'll let you know once im closer to the day of installing it. Atm im cleaning up the engine needs some work including new clutch plate and all that funstuff so atm not 100% sure on set up but definetely going for the spacer plates. Any recomendations on a good carb set up mechanically minded im an absolute noob but practically i can do most things haha. Wanted twin set up but cant afford anything :/

[Jimmy Hat]

Old one, I know...

Edited by Jimmy Hat, 30 June 2012 - 04:21 PM.

[iDemonix]

I know it's not a 'bodge' but whilst the engine is out it'd be a good idea to fit new subframe poly or solid mounts, hammerite the subby, check it all over etc. It has some corrosion too, so since I'd probably take it out to work on it, might as well fit the proper one!

[colinjames11]

Bored so thought id just show how much work done on my mini so far.
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So thats what it looked like when i first got it.
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Thats what it looks like now/while had work done. New bumpers and sportspack fibre glass arches to beef it out 7x13 super light rims. Cherry red leather seats inside. New carpet, also dash rrcently put in. hope everyone like :)

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[Spitz]

Looking good.
I just noticed your screen name.
http://www.colinjames.com/
excellent guitarist

[colinjames11]

Valve wasnt bent just siezed tap with hammer after applying wd40 got it free :). Will paint it up tomorrow. Get some pics. I like some of this guys songs obviously he has an awesome name to :)

[colinjames11]

Valve wasnt bent just siezed tap with hammer after applying wd40 got it free :). Will paint it up tomorrow. Get some pics. I like some of this guys songs obviously he has an awesome name to :)

[colinjames11]

Head painted this morning :). Thinking of getting the valves all swapped over i know it'll be a bit of money and not something i can do but i dont want the valve to sieze again :/ anyone got a clue what valves i should be putting in? And possible cost?  20120705_083239.jpg   89.18K   3 downloads

[dave-88_123]

im soon changing my auto 998 to a manual in my 74 clubman as its siezed

[colinjames11]

im soon changing my auto 998 to a manual in my 74 clubman as its siezed

Planning anything fancy or just a 998 manual going in?