1098 bolt on fast bits??

Post by **nick69** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:46 pm

Hello all,

Im going to start looking at the 1098 I got from steve over xmas and want to get some nice shiney bolt on 'go faster' bits if I can.

Any advice on where to start?

Cheers
Nick

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:26 pm

Coil - HT leads, plugs (and dont forget to adlust new plugs wider for the extra zap) Air filter - k&N a must as you never have to buy another.
Larger bore exhaust and if your not getting 10-15% more power then somethings very wrong.
A good and thorough service will help too. All and every Fluids, timing, put some decent oil in.
Larger bore exhaust could help too provided its the right one.
Get a copy of the Vizzard bible S/H on fleabay - well worth the read !

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:54 pm

get a nice bolt on fiat 2 litre

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:58 pm

Any advice on where to start?

Better brakes first or the insurance will jump up.

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:10 pm

Better brakes first or the insurance will jump up.

Nick Asked about going faster not stopping quicker

Post by **nick69** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:46 pm

Come on guys ive got 3 60s US muscle cars!! stopping aint my thing!! LOL

Got disc brakes ready to fit so that should deal with that bit.
David Vizard A Series tuning book is now bid on.

What about carbs? I could rebuilt the one on it or stick slightly bigger one on?

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:05 pm

Read the Bible first - then your limitations are only as far away as the bottoms of your pockets

Post by **nick69** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:12 pm

Ok, auction doesnt end for a couple of days so ill have a butchers.

Where would eb the best place to buy these bits from, such as the exhaust?

Post by **Peetee** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:47 pm

As with any non standard engine changes you should budget for a rolling road sesh when you're done. It's well worth the money if done right.

Post by **nick69** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:56 pm

luckily there is one not too far from me. Been there a few times with varying types of car!! LOL

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:13 pm

First move is to get hold of a 12g940 head from a 1275 engine. Tidy it up - open up the exhaust valve throats - and sink the exhaust valves into the head by 40 thou. Bolt that on (use 1275 gasket) and it's worth 10 bhp. Add HIF38 SU (or maybe HIF44) carb on MG Metro manifold - and with a decent freeflow exhaust that's worth another 10 bhp.
Note the 1098 is NOT a revvy engine - but it can give almost 70 bhp with these mods if the head is reasonably well modified.
However - why not just get a 1275 engine - and modify that ? It's shorter stroke and revs better - and with reasonable mods will give 90/100 bhp without too much trouble.

Post by **nick69** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:55 pm

Try finding one at reasonable money!!
I have!!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:12 pm

Well - I looked for a long time (and there are even les in Ecosseland), and then like the buses two came along together! They are out there. But the modified 1098 makes for a car that can easily keep up in traffic - and will serve you well while you look for a 1275 - and the parts will still fit a 1275 although you would need to do something about the sunken ex valves - either fit larger valves or just skim the head to raise the CR.

Post by **nick69** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:20 pm

Yeah the 1098 all prepped up will do for now, at least it will give the car a bit more go.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:04 pm

stopping aint my thing!! LOL

You will at times find a Moggie very appropriate then

Where would be the best place to buy these bits from, such as the exhaust?

In Wiltshire thats quite easy

http://www.maniflow.co.uk/

http://www.burlen.co.uk/

and I assume your rolling road is
http://www.slarkraceengineering.co.uk/

Nick you are quite fortunate that you live in Wiltshire and even more so if local to Salisbury

Post by **nick69** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:24 pm

Salisbury is only 20 mins away

Yes it is Slark that ive used, great people there.

Thanks for the links, only £105 for the full exhaust system!!

bargain.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:53 pm

Does that include the manifold ?

Post by **nick69** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:44 pm

no i doesnt.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:26 pm

Ahh - maybe another £100 for that ?

Post by **nick69** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:42 pm

Yeah thats ok.
My book should be arriving next week.