39 replies to this topic

[G.T.M.]

so... I dont atuchlly have to go mad at it, to get where i want too? how do i confirm iv got this engine?

[TJenkos]

MG Metros get to 85bhp just with a stage one kit, so a 1380 with 90bhp - ouch

[Bungle]

my 1990 cooper has-

a single box RC40 side exit
maniflow medium bore manifold
K&N pan cake filter
minisport stage 3 head
minisport 1.5 roller rockers
jack knight 5 speed box

its been rolling roaded at 85 bhp at the fly wheel and 63 at the wheels

[G.T.M.]

How can I find out if iv got a Metro lump? would the serial no. help?

[taffy1967]

my 1990 cooper has-

a single box RC40 side exit
maniflow medium bore manifold
K&N pan cake filter
minisport stage 3 head
minisport 1.5 roller rockers
jack knight 5 speed box

its been rolling roaded at 85 bhp at the fly wheel and 63 at the wheels

That is very impressive Bungle and if you own a Mainstream, please join the register in my signature?

[taffy1967]

How can I find out if iv got a Metro lump? would the serial no. help?

Yes the engine number should reveal all and I believe there's an engine number guide somewhere?

[G.T.M.]

should the 4th charictor be a digit or a letter? I cant figure out if its a 8 or a B

[Ferrina1275]

Sounds like 12HA8xxxxx which is a 1985-65 MG lump with 10.5:1 compression ratio, 72bhp leaded.

[Bristolboy]

no it dont atuchally... my mums micra is about as much use as a fish with tits.

well thats strange my mums micra goes really well, you get 85mph in 3rd, but it gets there quick as well, if you plant your right foot off the line it just spins and spins, it has quite good low down torque as too. So you saying that is a bit strange, weather your mothers micra has a different enigne i don't know. All know is my mus is on a L plate (1993), its a 1.3 lx (1275), 16v, twin cam. If i had the money i would seriously consider dumping the engine and box into my mini

[G.T.M.]

12A28orB********* hope its not leaded lol! because i stuck some unleaded in there the other day! hang on! thinking about it! if u put unleaded in a leaded what would it do!? I think somethings just clicked!

Edit: Wire brush reveals... 12A2B6 ******* can anyone shed any light on what that mite be?

Edited by G.T.M., 06 November 2007 - 06:54 PM.

[Dog]

mmm lemmy rephrase it then lol!

Whats gonner get me 60 in 12 seconds or less, will sitt at 75-80ish, be reliable and do 200ish miles on £20.

a Vtec

Also, I've just built a 1380, that one paper, should be putting out around 85-90bhp at the wheels

Edited by Ðogmatix, 06 November 2007 - 06:55 PM.

[Bungle]

a v tec will do a lot more than that

[G.T.M.]

OTT springs to mind... would be pointless as next year I intend to drop the X16XE in, im just trying to make the engine I have fun and drivable in the mean time.

Edited by G.T.M., 06 November 2007 - 06:59 PM.

[Dog]

a v tec will do a lot more than that

Nothing wrong with having some slight overkill

[Dog]

OTT springs to mind... would be pointless as next year I intend to drop the X16XE in

Why not wait till then, rather than worrying about "tuning" the A-Series? after all, you've only got 2 months to wait...