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[Neville1971]

My 1988 998cc Mini Jet Black has a single SU carb.

However, the original documentation states that it had twin SU carbs.

 

Does anyone know whether the standard was a single or twin SU carbs?

 

I'm questioning this because I wold like the car to be pretty much as original but I've read that there I little benefit in having twin carbs on a standard 998.

Is this correct?

 

Thanks in advance.

[nicklouse]

single carb.

[Neville1971]

If you search in google for "Classic Mini Jet Black" and look through the images you'll find a sheet titled "Jet Black" (In RED) with MINI Jet Black LE written below it. It shows 3 sides of the car and the interior (which I don't think is accurate) There is a specification written on it which details the carburation as twin SU.

 

I've seen this on 3 similar documents when I've been trying to research the model.

 

I'm not sure of the size of the carb on the car at the moment but I will find out in a couple of weeks when it gets a stage 1 tuning kit fitted :)

 

Thanks for the replies.

[nicklouse]

this

http://www.classicca...et-Black-88.htm

 

incorrect data.

Edited by nicklouse, 07 July 2017 - 08:10 AM.

[Neville1971]

Yes that's the one.......

Blooming typical. I didn't think it sounded correct but I'm still quite new to the mini world.

 

Thanks for replying

Edited by Neville1971, 07 July 2017 - 08:17 AM.

[nicklouse]

there is so much wrong with the info on that page.

 

the "colours" were based on the Mini City E till about 90 then the Mini City mechanically they never changed from their base model the colours and trim were the only changes.

[Pigeonto]

52 LB/FT Torque @ 2000 rpm   

[Neville1971]

Would there be any benefits in fitting twin SU's?

[nicklouse]

Would there be any benefits in fitting twin SU's?

no.

[Ivor Badger]

52 LB/FT Torque @ 2000 rpm   

39 bhp at 4850 rpm from twin SUs! 

[Neville1971]

 

52 LB/FT Torque @ 2000 rpm   

39 bhp at 4850 rpm from twin SUs! 

 

Oh she's a monster

[nicklouse]

 

Would there be any benefits in fitting twin SU's?

There are different opinions on this. Jan Odor (Janspeed) and John Cooper seemed to think there were benefits. Twins give better fuel distribution to all four cylinders and can have a more responsive feel but any power output gain is probably insignificant. Twins always look nicer.

 

but as the engine is standard you will see nothing. it is only when you have modified everything else that they will give that little bit more.

 

for the cost. on a road car you can do soooooooo much more that will give way more improvement.

[nicklouse]

wrong thread

Edited by nicklouse, 07 July 2017 - 01:10 PM.