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JadeM

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Registered: 9th Feb 06
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11th Sep 06 at 14:15

Right Jades mini is still not fixed.....she got some muppet to look at it almost 2 months ago who said we need to replace the ECU & immobiliser receiver unit. He took these 2 parts away with him & so far has failed to locate spares. The std immobiliser is a heap of junk anyway & Ive said to just do away with it.

Additionally to the immobiliser problem (wont cut out) the cars been using oil & I 'think' the valve seams are needing replaced.

What would be required to do away with the MPi & perhaps get it running carbs instead, id need to change ECU (this would solve immobiliser probs also??), obviously the carb kit, what else is required

[Edited on 11-09-2006 by JadeM]

JadeM

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11th Sep 06 at 14:15

Weber carbs

http://www.minisport.com/classic-mini-shop/products/carburettor-injection-air/weber-carburettors/weber-dcoe-carburettor-kit-product.html

I want to get this aswell - http://www.minisport.com/classic-mini-shop/products/mini-sport-cylinder-heads/mini-cooper-1-3-spi-mpi/single-point-injection-cylinder-heads/stage-2-cylinder-head-for-mini-cooper-1-product.html

Feckin cars

[Edited on 11-09-2006 by JadeM]

Robin

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11th Sep 06 at 14:22

to convert from MPi to Carbs, you ditch the ecu, solving your ecu prob.

then, you need a new inlet manifold, the easy way is to use an SU HIF44 carb from an older cooper, dont bother with Webers, its a nightmare to get them right.

then you need a carb (low pressure) fuel pump, and possibly a carb fuel tank (which has no fuel return)

you'll need a different throttle cable too

should be able to do it for about 150 - 200 quid with second hand parts, or about 500 if you buy everything new.

dont buy a mini sport head, they are poop.

JadeM

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11th Sep 06 at 14:25

Rob my saviour

Could any idiot (me) do this conversion???

Whats the right bits to buy if that lots rubbish???

Robin

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11th Sep 06 at 14:31

yeah, its simple.

although, i'm not 100% sure if i remembered everything

you might want to ask on a mini forum just to double check. (theminiforum is the busiest)

if you really want a head, buy one from;

http://www.speedgenie.co.uk/avonbar/mainFrameset.html

http://www.minispeed.co.uk/classic/index.cgi?task=showgrp&grp=Cylinder%20Heads

also, if you go for twin carbs, you'll need a box for the bulkhead, so you get clearance.

JadeM

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11th Sep 06 at 14:34

Im on theminiforum now awaiting help

Cool cool i'll check these out.

If I go for a single HIFF44, nothing too complicated & not a twin I can get away without a box????

JadeM

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11th Sep 06 at 14:34

Im of the opinion if it needs fixed uprate it....make it better/quicker.

Just need to convince Jade now

Robin

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11th Sep 06 at 14:39

yeah, look in my garage, the carb i have is an HIF44, which has a 1 1/2" butterfly, and is sold as part of a stage 1 tuning kit (which would be worth buying, as you get a decent exhaust and manifold with it, all for 130 quid)

and yeah, doesnt need a box, as its pretty much the standard setup

JadeM

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11th Sep 06 at 15:00

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130024399138&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting

Any good??? Not long to go!!

Marriott you have u2u

Robin

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11th Sep 06 at 15:03

yeah, keep an eye on that, its cheap enough to be worth the risk of it being second hand

JadeM

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