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Re: Any thoughts on Twin SU carbs for a 1098?
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:51 pm
by bmcecosse
Larger inlet valves + better exhaust system, and yes - twin carbs..... But the advantage was in the NON heated inlet manifold...the twin carbs themselves are no better than a single if you mount it on a good single manifold with NO heating...
Re: Any thoughts on Twin SU carbs for a 1098?
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:56 pm
by Moggie94
Would that mean that fitting a better manifold and exhaust system along with an MG head would be best?
The engine I've got needs a new head and has no exhaust so I'll be buying heads and exhausts anyway, I'd be best off starting with the right bits.
Re: Any thoughts on Twin SU carbs for a 1098?
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 12:49 am
by bmcecosse
YES - of course!! The 12G 940 head is best by far.......
Re: Any thoughts on Twin SU carbs for a 1098?
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:28 pm
by Moggie94
I've heard that head mentioned in Mini circles so I'll look into it, any ideas on exhausts? I don't want it sounding or looking like a boy racer machine with quad 6" pipes coming out the side
Re: Any thoughts on Twin SU carbs for a 1098?
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 6:36 pm
by bmcecosse
If you can afford it - LCB is the way to go. I'm using a Mini Cooper 3 branch....
Re: Any thoughts on Twin SU carbs for a 1098?
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:39 am
by mike.perry
Make sure that you get an LCB which will fit the Minor, I have a set of pipes which are too shallow and the exhaust would not fit under the cross member. Anyone want a set of pipes for a 1098 Midget?