Thank you all for your very kind words...the car is now 3 years on the road and I haven't had a single issue with the running, it just gets better and better each time i drive it. About to go dizzyless and run it on a SC Typhoon ignition system which on paper should give a little more power and a much smoother performance so can't wait to get it all fitted.
so i dont know that much persons who could help me out here. with my saving i am planing to go to Germany and get a mini, where cars are really cheap, but the fact is that i really dont know what to buy and have many questions that i would like know before get my pefect mini. PLEASE help out
Looking your work and experience with minis, i realise, you are the best person i can trust, for this, "my dream". so i need some advise to get started on this wonderfull world of minis, in the safety, economy and best way possible. I am living in Finland,but i am from a caribean country,
Hii Oz. i am a fanatic of classic mini, i have been dreaming to buy one since 5 years ago, I have never own a car, so i am REALLY excited about this, MY VERY FIRST CAR, and oohh yes is gonna be a classic mini. I have been planing, reading forums, searching in internet, i have tons of photos how i want that looks like, but i dont know anything about mecanic at all. After hard work i have get some money save, I AM READY OF IT. . Reading the mini magazine and surfing in the web i got to know you.
Yo Oz, don't listen to shemale, he's a twat. You obviously have respect for vintage machinery and you have modified this classic in the timeless tradition without compromising performance, style or period correctness. Good on ya boy, keep it up!
my last post sounds like im dissing you and im not at all you have done a fantastic job your car is another one in the eye for new mini gits(sell outs)
having owned/rebuilt 7 MINIS 3 saloons 2 clubs 1 van 1pick up i like to think i know the mini but these bmw things just seem point less to me
a bmw 1 series in drag that looks like a mini if you squint! no thanks classic every time.
The car is 100% BMW free! it's not a BMW blower as already stated! As far as I am concerned if it's a classic Mini it has to have a classic A Series engine.I built the car for me and it's what it is.
'New' MINI is not a "1 Series in drag". Not even close. The body, mechanicals and electrical systems are totally different. 1 Series is RWD for a start - totally different drivetrain, suspension etc.
listen boys the late great dave vizard was boring and stroking the 1275/1293 up to 1600 cc and then adding a shorrock 30 years a go nothing new
the a series engine is now 70 years old my advice rip it out there are loads of more powerfull/easier to tune units that fit and dont say proper engine if its modified what lump is in it is nither here or there as long as its safe/reliable gorgeous engine bay nice job xx
yeah no problems so far...coming up to 3,000 miles on the clock now and the engine hasn't missed a beat ;) see my other video of it in action lovely stuff
@detroitbluesguy Yes one thing that does worry me. You cannot dump a supercharger in without getting the rest upgraded to deal with the extra power. Also if you have SPi/Mpi then you have the dreaded ECU to re-configure. Much easier to do with Carbs.
Yes it can hold up to the extra BHP and tourque it now produces the engine has a billet crank and arrow con rods as well as a serious bottom end straight cut C/R box with an LSD very strong the secret is all in thee balancing on the engine internals. The CR was dropped to 8:1 so I can run at higher boost there is also a release valve on the inlet manifold to get rid of and unused boost (bit like a blow off valve on a turbo) so it doesn't suffer from head gasket problem :)
Yes it can hold up to the extra BHP and tourque it now produces the engine has a billet crank and arrow con rods as well as a serious bottom end straight cut C/R box with an LSD very strong the secret is all in thee balancing on the engine internals. The CR was dropped to 8:1 so I can run at higher boost there is also a release valve on the inlet manifold to get rid of and unused boost (bit like a blow off valve on a turbo) so it doesn't suffer from head gasket problem :)
No mod's to the inlet at all this is an off the shelf MG Midget kit! NOT a BMW mini charger bye the way :) I cut the bulkhead out to fit this kit. The only other mod was a smaller pulley to get a bit more boost running at just under 9psi instead of 5psi
hi, i seen your car in the MiniWorld mag too (i'm in Australia so it took awhile :) , I WANT one :) I've given myself 1 year to earn the cash, but i cant decide if i should buy a minitec kit and build it in Australia (where classic mini's arent that common ) or get a mate in the UK to buy a newer one and take it to a workshop like MiniSpeed or something and get similar job to what your've done. Then import (Aus $3000 :( )
Hey man, saw your car in the mag, looks awesome. Was wondering what spark plugs you are using? I've got a very similar setup but have been having a few problems.
oh man just read the review of this car its so cool. i love it to bits, although i love my mini way to much, will be putting my new engine in soon, wont be as fats as this though
The Blower is a 4th Gen MP45 Not a BMW Mini one!! Bulk head was modified to fit this particular unit on my car as it was the prototype one to see if it would fit and how much power it would give...Its running at 188 at the flywheel at present and I am looking at a kit that will fit straight on a classic mini with no cutting the bulk head! Thanks for your coments and interest guys I will post some new vid clips up soon so you can see it in action!
yeah i wanna know too! What kind of s/c did you get and was it just a case of bolting the sucker on or did you have to do some mini tetris with that engine bay?
Thank you all for your very kind words...the car is now 3 years on the road and I haven't had a single issue with the running, it just gets better and better each time i drive it. About to go dizzyless and run it on a SC Typhoon ignition system which on paper should give a little more power and a much smoother performance so can't wait to get it all fitted.
Oz1275 11 months ago
dude thats awesome :D
scub4stevee 1 year ago
so i dont know that much persons who could help me out here. with my saving i am planing to go to Germany and get a mini, where cars are really cheap, but the fact is that i really dont know what to buy and have many questions that i would like know before get my pefect mini. PLEASE help out
sinadorj 1 year ago
Looking your work and experience with minis, i realise, you are the best person i can trust, for this, "my dream". so i need some advise to get started on this wonderfull world of minis, in the safety, economy and best way possible. I am living in Finland,but i am from a caribean country,
sinadorj 1 year ago
Hii Oz. i am a fanatic of classic mini, i have been dreaming to buy one since 5 years ago, I have never own a car, so i am REALLY excited about this, MY VERY FIRST CAR, and oohh yes is gonna be a classic mini. I have been planing, reading forums, searching in internet, i have tons of photos how i want that looks like, but i dont know anything about mecanic at all. After hard work i have get some money save, I AM READY OF IT. . Reading the mini magazine and surfing in the web i got to know you.
sinadorj 1 year ago
WHoA! Thats lovely!
stuntpea 1 year ago
I'm doin my 998 up as a cooper s eater, always wondered wether a supercharger would be ok on my lump or wether standard gearbox wouldn't take it?
thejackrussel 1 year ago
that is beautiful.
SignalLongboards 1 year ago
nice mini oz, saw it in the mag. stunning, you should be proud!
danap1981 2 years ago
Yo Oz, don't listen to shemale, he's a twat. You obviously have respect for vintage machinery and you have modified this classic in the timeless tradition without compromising performance, style or period correctness. Good on ya boy, keep it up!
zapwatt 2 years ago 11
my last post sounds like im dissing you and im not at all you have done a fantastic job your car is another one in the eye for new mini gits(sell outs)
having owned/rebuilt 7 MINIS 3 saloons 2 clubs 1 van 1pick up i like to think i know the mini but these bmw things just seem point less to me
a bmw 1 series in drag that looks like a mini if you squint! no thanks classic every time.
FULL MARKS 10/10
shemalealy 2 years ago
The car is 100% BMW free! it's not a BMW blower as already stated! As far as I am concerned if it's a classic Mini it has to have a classic A Series engine.I built the car for me and it's what it is.
Oz1275 2 years ago 4
@Oz1275
is that blower custom made for a series it looks like 1 big casting that bolts to head?
tpvalley 1 year ago
@Oz1275 Agree Classic Mini has to have the good old A Series and what a lump it is. But we love it :)
massmouth 11 months ago
'New' MINI is not a "1 Series in drag". Not even close. The body, mechanicals and electrical systems are totally different. 1 Series is RWD for a start - totally different drivetrain, suspension etc.
1RadNomad 2 years ago
listen boys the late great dave vizard was boring and stroking the 1275/1293 up to 1600 cc and then adding a shorrock 30 years a go nothing new
the a series engine is now 70 years old my advice rip it out there are loads of more powerfull/easier to tune units that fit and dont say proper engine if its modified what lump is in it is nither here or there as long as its safe/reliable gorgeous engine bay nice job xx
shemalealy 2 years ago
David Vizard is not dead. A December 1st 2009 press release confirms he is booked for several appearances in NZ during March 2010.
1RadNomad 2 years ago
Can that engine hold up to the pressure of a supercharger? Thanks Jerry
detroitbluesguy 2 years ago
yeah no problems so far...coming up to 3,000 miles on the clock now and the engine hasn't missed a beat ;) see my other video of it in action lovely stuff
Oz1275 2 years ago
@detroitbluesguy Yes one thing that does worry me. You cannot dump a supercharger in without getting the rest upgraded to deal with the extra power. Also if you have SPi/Mpi then you have the dreaded ECU to re-configure. Much easier to do with Carbs.
massmouth 11 months ago
@detroitbluesguy
Yes it can hold up to the extra BHP and tourque it now produces the engine has a billet crank and arrow con rods as well as a serious bottom end straight cut C/R box with an LSD very strong the secret is all in thee balancing on the engine internals. The CR was dropped to 8:1 so I can run at higher boost there is also a release valve on the inlet manifold to get rid of and unused boost (bit like a blow off valve on a turbo) so it doesn't suffer from head gasket problem :)
Oz1275 11 months ago
@detroitbluesguy
Yes it can hold up to the extra BHP and tourque it now produces the engine has a billet crank and arrow con rods as well as a serious bottom end straight cut C/R box with an LSD very strong the secret is all in thee balancing on the engine internals. The CR was dropped to 8:1 so I can run at higher boost there is also a release valve on the inlet manifold to get rid of and unused boost (bit like a blow off valve on a turbo) so it doesn't suffer from head gasket problem :)
Oz1275 11 months ago
I just wish my engine was that CLEAN !
BoredOfBills 2 years ago
wow a 6 page feature.. very nice.. our entire miniclub made a 6 page feature in their a few years back...
I have a 1330 Clubman and was thinking of VTECing it but this looks sweet... awesome power and probably alot cheaper and easier...
what mods did you have to make to the inlet?
RosesForTheDead7 2 years ago
No mod's to the inlet at all this is an off the shelf MG Midget kit! NOT a BMW mini charger bye the way :) I cut the bulkhead out to fit this kit. The only other mod was a smaller pulley to get a bit more boost running at just under 9psi instead of 5psi
This is now my daily driver lol
Oz1275 2 years ago
oh sweet.... that is definatly sounding alot more simple than a VTEC.
roughly how much did it cost you for the supercharger kit and pulleys.. had a look online and they seem rather pricey but worth it id imagine
RosesForTheDead7 2 years ago
hi, i seen your car in the MiniWorld mag too (i'm in Australia so it took awhile :) , I WANT one :) I've given myself 1 year to earn the cash, but i cant decide if i should buy a minitec kit and build it in Australia (where classic mini's arent that common ) or get a mate in the UK to buy a newer one and take it to a workshop like MiniSpeed or something and get similar job to what your've done. Then import (Aus $3000 :( )
samuraibluey 2 years ago
Hey man, saw your car in the mag, looks awesome. Was wondering what spark plugs you are using? I've got a very similar setup but have been having a few problems.
minigeorge666 2 years ago
BPR8EVX ngk ;)
Oz1275 2 years ago
oh man just read the review of this car its so cool. i love it to bits, although i love my mini way to much, will be putting my new engine in soon, wont be as fats as this though
lhiqbpv049 3 years ago
how much would that all cost?
lukethomas211 3 years ago
Too much lol
Oz1275 2 years ago
that must be seriously rapido
freshfruit23 3 years ago
This car will be in Aprils copy of Mini World mag...cover car and 6 page feature...ooooo
Oz1275 3 years ago
188? is that horse power
KINGBOOTY36 3 years ago
yeah 188BHP @ the flywheel 156BHP @ the wheels
its a bit of a handfull to drive in the wet lol
Oz1275 3 years ago
THAT IS ACE!!
Studders01 3 years ago
The Blower is a 4th Gen MP45 Not a BMW Mini one!! Bulk head was modified to fit this particular unit on my car as it was the prototype one to see if it would fit and how much power it would give...Its running at 188 at the flywheel at present and I am looking at a kit that will fit straight on a classic mini with no cutting the bulk head! Thanks for your coments and interest guys I will post some new vid clips up soon so you can see it in action!
Oz1275 3 years ago
yeah i wanna know too! What kind of s/c did you get and was it just a case of bolting the sucker on or did you have to do some mini tetris with that engine bay?
jesster01 3 years ago 2
Wot kind of supercharger did you use and woz der much major mechanical work involved??
performa90 3 years ago 2
You absolutely must post a vid of this on the dyno & on the street!
orange8000 3 years ago
Sorry about the Craid David on the radio...
OOPs
Oz1275 3 years ago
Cant wait to see it go!
mattarv 3 years ago
sounds like it can shift.....
btw i've removed my heater too ;)
miniboy84 3 years ago
MAN, thats awesome.... Must fly....
audiavantveesix 4 years ago 2
My old 850 used to sound like that.
It was red as well.
homerforking 4 years ago