General Chat with an emphasis on BMC Minis & Other iconic cars of the 1960's. Includes information on MK1 Action days.
Brynmor
Posts: 432 Joined: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:26 pm
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by Brynmor » Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:17 pm
Bit of an open ended question, but if you’re looking for a cost effective Engine / transmission ready to go for HSCC type racing who’s the best people have found?
As much as I’d like to look at Swiftune I’m also acutely aware on the price there sadly.
Be interested to hear both purchasing and running costs
Pete
Posts: 9430 Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:47 pm
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by Pete » Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:05 pm
I’d start with Oz (OAP) , Southam , Phil Anning, and Dave Wells (SH Engineering) just for starters.
agricola
Posts: 162 Joined: Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:26 pm
Location: Scarborough North Yorkshire
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by agricola » Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:24 pm
Engine wise I would choose Scholars, although you would think Ford or K series one of the builders Ray is hot on A series
johnv
Posts: 660 Joined: Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:01 pm
Location: Surrey UK
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by johnv » Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:35 pm
These people
http://cmesuk.com/
Or Alex at the car kitchen
Mk2 Cooper
Mk1 Cooper project
Mk3 Cooper S
Brynmor
Posts: 432 Joined: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:26 pm
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by Brynmor » Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:22 pm
Thanks everyone for the pointers, we’ll get talking.
Cheers
Bryn
Austin Costin
Posts: 457 Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:55 am
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by Austin Costin » Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:45 am
Oz at OAP is definitely your man. His work speaks for itself.
Fanfaniracing
Posts: 711 Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:11 pm
Location: Somewhere west Switzerland where the fondue is melting very well...
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by Fanfaniracing » Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:03 am
If you want to save money and have no troubles, go to Swiftune
Richspec
Posts: 1063 Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:26 pm
Location: East Cumbria
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by Richspec » Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:26 pm
Fanfaniracing wrote: ↑ Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:03 am
If you want to save money and have no troubles, go to Swiftune
I think that's rare, save money and Swiftune in the same sentence!!
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Fanfaniracing
Posts: 711 Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:11 pm
Location: Somewhere west Switzerland where the fondue is melting very well...
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by Fanfaniracing » Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:03 pm
Richspec wrote: ↑ Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:26 pm
Fanfaniracing wrote: ↑ Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:03 am
If you want to save money and have no troubles, go to Swiftune
I think that's rare, save money and Swiftune in the same sentence!!
In the End, good Quality is always cheaper...
Pete
Posts: 9430 Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:47 pm
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by Pete » Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:10 pm
Fanfaniracing wrote: ↑ Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:03 pm
In the End, good Quality is always cheaper...
Totally. There’s absolutely no doubting you ultimately get what you pay for and Swiftune’s reputation for engine performance and longevity has been proved on track for many years. Horses for courses.