What Happens When Your Mini Sits Idle Too Long?
As much of our Northern Hemisphere thaws out after an epic winter, our longer days have us looking forward to getting the classic cars out of the garage. To protect our investment and enhance our enjoyment of classic Minis, there are some maintenance items that should not be overlooked just because the cars "hibernate" for months at a time.
Some Advantages to Aluminum Heads
Any aluminum head will have advantages in lighter weight and better cooling due to aluminum being able to shed heat better than iron. For the Mini (or Sprite) in particular there are additional advantages that address the weaknesses of the standard heads. In this short article, Jemal talks about these advantages.
Top 5 Mechanical Upgrades to Modernize a Classic Mini
We've all seen the value of early Classic Minis skyrocket over recent years, making it quite justifiable to make some mechanical upgrades to enhance safety, performance, and enjoyability of these relics... we note that all the Mark 1 Minis left are at least 50 years old now!! These sorts of upgrades generally do not detract value from the car's "originality", and provide significant improvements in safety.
Austin Mini Fuel Injection Upgrade Conversion Kit
SC developed mappable engine management system for A-series 5 port engines. This system delivers all the power of a Weber DCOE carburetor but with the drivability and smoothness of full engine management. The system is simple to install and fits into a standard Mini with no body modifications.
Austin Mini Brake Conversion Kit Drum To Disc 's' 7.5 Inch
No matter how well your Austin or Morris Mini Cooper handles, you still have to stop sometime, and if the car in front of you has ABS you'd better be able to stop your Mini Cooper right now! At one time the only way to get the highly desirable Mini Cooper S disc brakes was to acquire a used set and rebuild them.
Austin Mini 1.75 Su Hif6/hif44 Rebuilt Carburetor
Good as new for half the price. This is a great upgrade from a twin set up and is easy to adjust and maintain and delivers high performance and reliability. 1-3/4" SU HIF6 carb rebuilt with "BDL" Needle - good for stock 1275 engines. For 1380's, we recommend changing the needle to a "BDK". Comes with all new seals, gaskets, needle & seats, and jet tube.
Weber 40 Dcoe Carburetor
Just the name "Weber" screams performance; and a Weber on a Mini has always been considered the ultimate! The side draft Weber range used is the "DCOE" series. One of the common problems with side-draft carbs is the choice of the carb size in the first place and the choke size in the second. The trick with carb sizing and choke selection is basically one of choosing a size which provides the engine with the air flow it needs without overwhelming it.
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