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[Rusty1182]

ok sounds good.

say my car had a metro cam. would it be worth replacing. do they get worn out.

to find out what i have. i need to strip it down so i might as well replace it.

[neal]

Yes, you might as well but it all depends on your budget

[Rusty1182]

Ok and with the Diff is there a way to find out what i have now without pulling it apart.

[Rusty1182]

Also with the diff is it worth getting a LSD for the road

[racingbob]

You don't need Lsd. I think the only way is count the teeth apart from driving it. And moly diff pin should be fine is in mine. However go for 4 pin if you want

[Rusty1182]

OK so as far as i can make out the engine code is   12HC01AA 101099

Does this mean much to anyone?

 

Thanks

 

Ant

[neal]

The only real way of finding out what's inside the engine is by stripping it, these engines in original form are getting scarce but then again you might be lucky and have a standard untouched engine.

 

If you do a bit of digging across the internet 'Classic mini engine number' etc. you might come across a site that gives you the full spec of your engine.

 

Hope this helps

[panky]

Standard 1275 Metro originally

 

http://www.guess-wor...Tech/engine.htm

[neal]

http://www.guess-wor...Tech/engine.htm

Try this at Guessworks,


Haha, beat me to it,lol

Edited by neal, 22 August 2017 - 05:19 PM.

[panky]

Gotta be quick round here

[nicklouse]

I think I'd go with one of these cams with 1.5 roller rockers and a 3.44 diff.

nope you dont want 1:1.5 rockers

[Rusty1182]

I think I'd go with one of these cams with 1.5 roller rockers and a 3.44 diff.

nope you dont want 1:1.5 rockers

any reason ?

[nicklouse]

OK so as far as i can make out the engine code is   12HC01AA 101099

Does this mean much to anyone?

 

Thanks

 

Ant

so you will be going for a full rebuild then? forget what you have and pick a new short motor and head to suit.

 

so what is your budget for the power unit less gearbox?

[Rusty1182]

It's not so much of a budget issue.. obviously the cheaper the better but needs to be done correctly. and not cut corners.

and it's more about getting the right spec   if a good torquey engine is going to cost 2k then that's what i will spend

what i don't want to do is spend money on modifications that won't make much difference or are just silly money.

i want to keep NA no turbo   and happy at 1275 for now.

[neal]

I think I'd go with one of these cams with 1.5 roller rockers and a 3.44 diff.

nope you dont want 1:1.5 rockers

Nick,.......I was just stating my preference and not telling him.

You however....