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richieg
 Post subject: Cost of engine machining
PostPosted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:09 pm 
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What would be typical costs of getting a 1275 bored out to 1330 or 1380?

Does anyone have any advice on what pistons to use, omega or other, forged or cast.
The engine will be used in a road car as a weekend driver.

Are there any other things I should think off and ask about when getting this done?
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Merlin
PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:06 am 
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What Minis have you?: Mk1 Austin Mini,Mk3 Layland Mini,72Van,81 Clubman Estate, 87 Race carand a 2000 Rover Cooper.
Modifications: Mk1: 998 with flat top slipper pistons, 286 cam, 12G940 head 11:1 compression twin inch and a half SU's 5 speed gearbox. Mk3 998 automatic no mods, 72Van is a pile of rust, , Racer is being built but has the works and the 2000 rover cooper needs an engine again :(
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Hi Richie,
I have 1275 engines in stock off set bored to 73.5 which is 1380cc these blocks are bored acid cleaned and fitted with new core plugs they. Work out at 185 euros exchange.

I carry MS Evo pistons and Omega
my number is 086 816 0774
if you need more advice I can help you out
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Paul.
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Kenneth Murphy
PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:47 am 
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Whats your location?: knockbine
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Region: Eastern
What Minis have you?: 1972 pick up
1979 leyland
88 designer
Location: south east region
hey paul how much to buy straight out or wit a 998 short block??

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Billy
PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:02 am 
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Whats your location?: Ballyhooly, North Cork
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What Minis have you?: 1967 Morris Cooper, 1967 Austin Mini auto, 1968 Wolseley Hornet, 1982 Clubman Estate
Location: Ballyhooly North Cork
Paul,

Can you clarify the exchange deal? Is it a straight block for block exchange (plus 185 Euros) or do you want the whole engine?

Also is VAT included in the 185?

Billy
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Merlin
PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:48 am 
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What Minis have you?: Mk1 Austin Mini,Mk3 Layland Mini,72Van,81 Clubman Estate, 87 Race carand a 2000 Rover Cooper.
Modifications: Mk1: 998 with flat top slipper pistons, 286 cam, 12G940 head 11:1 compression twin inch and a half SU's 5 speed gearbox. Mk3 998 automatic no mods, 72Van is a pile of rust, , Racer is being built but has the works and the 2000 rover cooper needs an engine again :(
Location: Dublin
Kenneth: Out right buy is is 310 euros inc vat I can't take a 998 block as exchange for a 1275.

Billy: It a straight swap a good condition 1275 block with caps bare +185 euros inc vat will net you a 1275 block off set bored to 1380 as abouve.
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Billy
PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:50 am 
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Whats your location?: Ballyhooly, North Cork
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Could be interested in this for an upcoming project Paul.

If I supply an A-series, do I get an A or an A+ in exchange?

Billy
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Merlin
PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:23 pm 
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What Minis have you?: Mk1 Austin Mini,Mk3 Layland Mini,72Van,81 Clubman Estate, 87 Race carand a 2000 Rover Cooper.
Modifications: Mk1: 998 with flat top slipper pistons, 286 cam, 12G940 head 11:1 compression twin inch and a half SU's 5 speed gearbox. Mk3 998 automatic no mods, 72Van is a pile of rust, , Racer is being built but has the works and the 2000 rover cooper needs an engine again :(
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Thats great Billy,

All the blocks in stock are A+ but if you want your A block machined I can do it for the abouve price with a 2 week lead time.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:07 am 
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Whats your location?: Cork
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What Minis have you?: 1979 Van
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1990 RSP Cooper
1991 Lamm Convertible
1992 Mayfair
Modifications: Rust Rust Rust. Oh sorry thats not a mod, thats standard...
What would a set of Omega pistons cost to suit this 73.5mm bored block? Do you supply the offset ground cranks to get 1430cc? Again, what cost is involved? What cam would you recommend for fast road use that will give good torque characteristics.. Kent, Piper or Swiftune SW5?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:30 am 
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What Minis have you?: Mk1 Austin Mini,Mk3 Layland Mini,72Van,81 Clubman Estate, 87 Race carand a 2000 Rover Cooper.
Modifications: Mk1: 998 with flat top slipper pistons, 286 cam, 12G940 head 11:1 compression twin inch and a half SU's 5 speed gearbox. Mk3 998 automatic no mods, 72Van is a pile of rust, , Racer is being built but has the works and the 2000 rover cooper needs an engine again :(
Location: Dublin
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