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Ship a pair my way then Steve.....happy to help you clear some space
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SU's are a simple carb and can do just about anything required. I recently picked up several HIF 38s of the four bolt mount type. I have a bucket full of the MGB HIF 38 two bolt mount type. Plan is to rebuild the four bolt ones to replace HS 4s on 998 single carb cars and I'm setting up a pair of HIF 38s to run on a 1400 CC GT engine. If someone has a couple of HIF 44s I could use them also. I may be a little over stock on twin 1 1/4" SU sets. Steve (CTR)
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Found the original online sale for my car. The description reads:
It has aftermarket intake manifold and DUAL SU carburetor for better breathing.
It has aftermarket intake manifold and DUAL SU carburetor for better breathing.
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Twins are fantastic if sorted right and the right needle. Not hard to tune if they need a tweak.... then just leave them alone
and yes.... they look cool... lol
Great response at the low end
I imagine your exhaust is not stock as the factory intake/exhaust manifold will not accept twins..... maybe previous owner cut off the intake portion
and yes.... they look cool... lol
Great response at the low end
I imagine your exhaust is not stock as the factory intake/exhaust manifold will not accept twins..... maybe previous owner cut off the intake portion
"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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Originally Posted by mur
Twin carbs is a nice surprise.
Saying that twin 1 1/4" SUs are inferior or superior to a single 1 1/2" SU pretty much implies that you have a rolling road dyno and nearly endless hours to sort things out one way or the other.
I'll start the debate off:
TWIN CARBS LOOK BETTER.
Since no one can form a decent argument against that, I'll let you get yourself copies of Vizard's two books, How to Modify Your Mini and Tuning BL's A series Engine, and you can learn about all of the factors that influence performance.
Full disclosure: As I write this at a table in a coffee shop I am looking out at the mini I drove here, which has a very strong 998 breathing through a single 1 1/2" SU. It is awesome, and what you have is also awesome.
Saying that twin 1 1/4" SUs are inferior or superior to a single 1 1/2" SU pretty much implies that you have a rolling road dyno and nearly endless hours to sort things out one way or the other.
I'll start the debate off:
TWIN CARBS LOOK BETTER.
Since no one can form a decent argument against that, I'll let you get yourself copies of Vizard's two books, How to Modify Your Mini and Tuning BL's A series Engine, and you can learn about all of the factors that influence performance.
Full disclosure: As I write this at a table in a coffee shop I am looking out at the mini I drove here, which has a very strong 998 breathing through a single 1 1/2" SU. It is awesome, and what you have is also awesome.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Originally Posted by mur
Twin carbs is a nice surprise.
Saying that twin 1 1/4" SUs are inferior or superior to a single 1 1/2" SU pretty much implies that you have a rolling road dyno and nearly endless hours to sort things out one way or the other.
I'll start the debate off:
TWIN CARBS LOOK BETTER.
Since no one can form a decent argument against that, I'll let you get yourself copies of Vizard's two books, How to Modify Your Mini and Tuning BL's A series Engine, and you can learn about all of the factors that influence performance.
Full disclosure: As I write this at a table in a coffee shop I am looking out at the mini I drove here, which has a very strong 998 breathing through a single 1 1/2" SU. It is awesome, and what you have is also awesome.
Saying that twin 1 1/4" SUs are inferior or superior to a single 1 1/2" SU pretty much implies that you have a rolling road dyno and nearly endless hours to sort things out one way or the other.
I'll start the debate off:
TWIN CARBS LOOK BETTER.
Since no one can form a decent argument against that, I'll let you get yourself copies of Vizard's two books, How to Modify Your Mini and Tuning BL's A series Engine, and you can learn about all of the factors that influence performance.
Full disclosure: As I write this at a table in a coffee shop I am looking out at the mini I drove here, which has a very strong 998 breathing through a single 1 1/2" SU. It is awesome, and what you have is also awesome.
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Twin carbs is a nice surprise.
Saying that twin 1 1/4" SUs are inferior or superior to a single 1 1/2" SU pretty much implies that you have a rolling road dyno and nearly endless hours to sort things out one way or the other.
I'll start the debate off:
TWIN CARBS LOOK BETTER.
Since no one can form a decent argument against that, I'll let you get yourself copies of Vizard's two books, How to Modify Your Mini and Tuning BL's A series Engine, and you can learn about all of the factors that influence performance.
Full disclosure: As I write this at a table in a coffee shop I am looking out at the mini I drove here, which has a very strong 998 breathing through a single 1 1/2" SU. It is awesome, and what you have is also awesome.
Saying that twin 1 1/4" SUs are inferior or superior to a single 1 1/2" SU pretty much implies that you have a rolling road dyno and nearly endless hours to sort things out one way or the other.
I'll start the debate off:
TWIN CARBS LOOK BETTER.
Since no one can form a decent argument against that, I'll let you get yourself copies of Vizard's two books, How to Modify Your Mini and Tuning BL's A series Engine, and you can learn about all of the factors that influence performance.
Full disclosure: As I write this at a table in a coffee shop I am looking out at the mini I drove here, which has a very strong 998 breathing through a single 1 1/2" SU. It is awesome, and what you have is also awesome.
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Originally Posted by malsal
Your car would have come stock with a single HS4 1.5" inch carb. Twin carbs with the right exhaust will add more mid range torque on a small bore 998cc engine. The people that they are a pita are the ones who probably never took the time to sort and set them up correctly. The biggest issue with the twin HS2's is throttle shaft wear which results in a lean mixture and high idle but the over sized shafts and anything else needed carb related is available from Joe Curto in NY. They are more work than a single SU but imo well worth it if they are in good condition and set up correctly.
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Your car would have come stock with a single HS4 1.5" inch carb. Twin carbs with the right exhaust will add more mid range torque on a small bore 998cc engine. The people that they are a pita are the ones who probably never took the time to sort and set them up correctly. The biggest issue with the twin HS2's is throttle shaft wear which results in a lean mixture and high idle but the over sized shafts and anything else needed carb related is available from Joe Curto in NY. They are more work than a single SU but imo well worth it if they are in good condition and set up correctly.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Originally Posted by Spitz
I'm guessing the arrow means pointing that way.
If it's a Jap spec car and it's recently arrived etc., you need to swap out your headlights
Again, it doesn't get dark until almost 9pm this time of year, and I don't plan on being out at night with it, but I will work on getting them changed asap.
Appreciate everyones help.
Next question:
Does anyone know if the 90 Japanese spec came with twin carbs? Mine has them and I'm having a hard time finding any info on what would have been stock. I found this info based on my engine number:
Engine number
99HE22 114894
- 998 A+ block with center locating tang in main cap
- Dished pistons with press fit wrist pin, lead-free
- 998cc
I've done a little research on whether or not twin carbs are an improvement over the single carb on this engine, and the reviews seem mixed.
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I'm guessing the arrow means pointing that way.
If it's a Jap spec car and it's recently arrived etc., you need to swap out your headlights
"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
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I think the E11 means they bias to the left.
That is not what you want.
You want lamps that say DOT.
That is not what you want.
You want lamps that say DOT.
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Here is a photo of the front of my headlight. Both are the same, the arrows point to the left.
https://goo.gl/photos/3QK4NxyFt82ZNmZo8
https://goo.gl/photos/3QK4NxyFt82ZNmZo8
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I've shared this a couple of times before, but worth sharing again. This is a really good article on headlight aiming.
//www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
The tech articles on the same site are also worth reading, especially this one on how to easily turn your boring old side markers into double-duty turn signal flashers.
//www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/markerflash/markerflash.html
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//www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
The tech articles on the same site are also worth reading, especially this one on how to easily turn your boring old side markers into double-duty turn signal flashers.
//www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/markerflash/markerflash.html
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I converted mine and wanted the flat lens H4's but could not find any with a pilot/side light in them. I used an early Morris Minor/Triumph clear flat lens with a sidelight and turn signal combination in one unit along with LED's for every light except the headlamps. Fitting was easy no extra drilling just re routed the side lamp wire to its new location.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
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make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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As previously mentioned, Sylvania sealed beams with Halogen bulbs are available at any heavy duty-truck parts supplier and are inexpensive. They work as well as fixtures that cost far more. I have them on my own Japanese Market car, which powers the lights via relays and has a large alternator. The car has excellent light output exactly where it is needed.
note the DOT on lights for North America.
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Originally Posted by fMix
I have the WIPAC Quadoptic H4 kit. Very easy install and very nice. The cutoff line is excellent with the halogen bulbs provided. I put an H4 LED kit in and the light throw isn't as good. It is very spotty due to the nature of the LED bulbs.
Google headlight cutoff line and look at the pictures. You will see exactly what to look for. Most of the ones I found were for LHD USA requirements. They are lower on the left and move up on the right. My original headlights said "for left hand drive" on the glass. You might be able to just look and see without any extra work.
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Originally Posted by mergedown
Considering my car has been in the US for a year or two, what is the simplest way for me to determine if they have already been swapped? I can get an up close image of what I have later today.
Turn on you headlamps on low beam. Observe where the 'hot" spot is on each - if you can't see separate hot spots, move closer to the wall. Observe the shape of the light pattern. Modern headlamps generally provide an illumination pattern with a horizontal top that angles up to one side. Headlamps for right-hand roads angle up to the right, providing roadside illumination. If yours don't you need to replace them.
Your headlamps should be aimed so that the farther back from the wall you go, the top of the horizontal part of the beam should gradually be lower on the wall. The vertical central axis should also not move or drift very slightly to the right.
Switch from low beam to high beam. The high beam hot spot should be slightly higher and to the left than the low beam spot. This should give better straight-ahead illumination. If it moves up and o the right, you need to change them. The high beam illumination should be pretty much horizontal.
Or you can take it to a shop for proper alignment.
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Also....yours will have the "pilot" light...or park light right inside the headlight ( just below the main bulb )
I replaced my Jap headlights with the ones offered on this site for right hand traffic
//www.minimania.com/part/13H3471A/Classic-Austin-Mini-Sealed-Beam-7-Headlamp-Headlight-With-Pilot-Light
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Considering my car has been in the US for a year or two, what is the simplest way for me to determine if they have already been swapped? I can get an up close image of what I have later today.
