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Lotusmark2 - 29/1/05 at 05:52 PM

Can anyone tell me if the 1.3i cooper engine is just an A+ with injection or is it different?
Can they be modified ok?
I know this is a bit OT for here but I hope you guys can help
Cheers
Mark

phelpsa - 29/1/05 at 06:17 PM

Crunch time

Lotusmark2 - 29/1/05 at 06:26 PM

Might be, just found a 1.3i engine on ebay with a keft gearbox (would want to put straight cut box on it anyway)
goes out in an hour and is at £31!!
if it will take a mini 0-60 in 11 sec at 650-700kg should throw a terrapin at 350kg quite well dont you think?

phelpsa - 29/1/05 at 06:41 PM

Yep.

I would do it. At that price you could easily get it back.

britishtrident - 29/1/05 at 06:46 PM

yes go for it ---- but how far away is it

Mark Allanson - 29/1/05 at 06:46 PM

I've just had a look, look like an A+ with a single point injection unit bolted on - I would say go for it, the way steel prices are going, in a couple of weeks it could be worth that as weighed in scrap! Just the ancilliaries are worth the money

Lotusmark2 - 29/1/05 at 06:47 PM

about 50 miles away
This may sound stupid but do you think two people could lift a mini unit?

phelpsa - 29/1/05 at 06:49 PM

I expect so, with you being an American football player!

Northy - 29/1/05 at 06:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Lotusmark2
if it will take a mini 0-60 in 11 sec at 650-700kg should throw a terrapin at 350kg quite well dont you think?


Are you building a Terrapin? I got the book for Christmas, what a great read! I'd love to see some pictures.

Cheers

Lotusmark2 - 29/1/05 at 07:01 PM

Very early days mate, just getting the concept sorted but trust me pics will be on here when it is under way.

Northy - 29/1/05 at 07:07 PM

Yes please! I'd love to build one, but that phrase could be attached to almost any automotive related object

Cheers

Lotusmark2 - 29/1/05 at 07:37 PM

missed that one but keeping my eyes open :-)