Just seen a metro "red block" motor for sale - what does this mean - just that it's painted red?,or a certain spec?
What Is A "red Block" Engine
Started by
ourkid
, Jun 19 2008 10:03 AM
8 replies to this topic
#2
Guess-Works.com
-
- Traders
-
- 19,838 posts
Gearbox Guru
- Local Club: Rugby Classic Mini Owners Club
Posted 19 June 2008 - 10:04 AM
everyone knows red ones go faster 
#3
Retro_10s
-
- Members
-
- 10,138 posts
Moderator
- Location: Bromsgrove
Posted 19 June 2008 - 10:04 AM
means it's painted red.
usually denotes a 1275 (if it's the factory applied paint,... but with everyone painting stuff red these days, you really need an engine number to identify it's true origin.
usually denotes a 1275 (if it's the factory applied paint,... but with everyone painting stuff red these days, you really need an engine number to identify it's true origin.
#4
Big_Adam
-
- Members
-
- 7,435 posts
Crazy About Mini's
Posted 19 June 2008 - 10:18 AM
but with everyone painting stuff red these days
Yellow, +20 engine awesome.
#5
Sam Walters
-
- Members
-
- 2,765 posts
Up Into Fourth
Posted 19 June 2008 - 10:26 AM
i dont bother putting modified heads on my engines any more, i just paint them red, much cheaper 
#7
ourkid
-
- Members
-
- 177 posts
Mini Mad
Posted 19 June 2008 - 11:42 AM
ERRR....Right...ok
So it means it's red then.
So it means it's red then.
#8
dave20046
-
- Members
-
- 672 posts
Super Mini Mad
Posted 19 June 2008 - 12:48 PM
I've got a few red ones does anyone know how to look up the numbe?ERRR....Right...ok
So it means it's red then.
#9
rooster
-
- Noobies
-
- 13 posts
Learner Driver
Posted 19 June 2008 - 04:36 PM
I've got a few red ones does anyone know how to look up the numbe?ERRR....Right...ok
So it means it's red then.
You could try here:-
http://www.guess-wor...ical/engine.htm
R
1 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users
