1977Triumph Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Seen this kicking around for a while and wondered if anyone had any more details, I have seen a number of cars with the lovely A series engine fitted modded with a BMW head. Has anyone got any more details of which BMW the head comes from, how difficiult it is to do etc and maybe some pics? I am assuming its a motorcycle head but I'm not that well informed on bimmer bikes. Any input appreciated as I have this in mind for a project. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Seen this before! K1100 BMW cylinder head actually a good engine and bike considering it's not that racey, was a video of some nutbox doing 7:46 on one round the Ring! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H70vEq_FMvs&NR=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=974kBWoZfhs&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_sd7StOLnU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjzaTPVhV3M&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9Sg_wyj644&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Nick Jones' co driver on the RBRR has done this conversion, perhaps Nick can convince him to join up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I think 'is doing' would be a better description but I'm quite sure it will be done on due course. The tricky bits are done - just needs assembling. Destined for an A30 (also still to completed) with a type 9 and lsd so should be entertaining...... He's not really a forum person - to much going on to sit a computer, but if anyone has any specific questions want answering I'll try to find out. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Love the sound when that little estate comes on cam...... SUPERB. Beats the BMW mini offal by miles...... Imagine zooming down some country lane with a sports car, then some loon comes flying past you in a 20 year old mini estate with about 160 brake!!? Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphlux Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 This is quite interesting ... but the problem with so much power and torque is the gearbox which will not cope with to much torque > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHR630 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Practical Performance Car Magazine did an article on this some time ago. Probably available as a back copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphlux Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I found this on the net : http://www.minifreunde.at/harry/projects.htm WITH TURBO :o the engine and gearbox will probably last 5000 miles .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I suppose it makes you think about the other old 16V mini conversion from yrs ago... Like.... Stick a 1300 ford cross flow in it......errr....EXCEPT it gets a 16V Cosworth head....called a BDG/BDH Pete Baldwin's famous Mini had that......210bhp at 10800rpm, makes an "ordinary" 16V mini look a touch "breathless" eh? ;D It used to beat everything in sight, especially as it was ultra light! (a little snippet) http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-69080.html Just thinking about some of the smaller cars, and Peter Baldwin's Baby BDA(H) Mini always comes to mind. Shame that he sold it. AND Peter Baldwins Mini was shipped to Japan where I think it now resides in a shopping centre on display. what a waste. Can you imagine a field like this...Wendy wools was great!!! Wendy Wools entry list 1980/1981 plus a few others...... Ron Livingstone Viva Alan Smith Fiesta Graham Wood Anglia Peter Baldwin Mini Paul Craymer Mini Bob Kirk Mini Ivan Kilbee Mini Tony Dawson Escort Philip Shorland Cooper S Michael Luck Chrysler Californian Peter Stride Imp John Mawditt Imp Bill McGovern Bevan Imp Rob Mason Imp Norman Lackford Fiat 850 Brian Cutting Imp Bev Comber Mini John Schneider Imp Peter Knipe Imp Douglas Fairbarn Imp Barry Barnes Imp Keith Freeman Imp Tony Crudgington Mini Barry Reece Mini Sue Davies Imp David Atterbury Mini Alan Humberstone Stiletto Ford John Homewood Imp Tony Dickinson Skoda Tony Davies Firenza Ernest Woods Escort Steve Smith Chevette Brian Davis Imp Owl Hurst Mini Pete Bray Mini David Enderby Chamois Coupe Michael Law Stiletto Brian Leonard Imp Patrick Mannion Stiletto Eddie McLurg Imp Ian Luck Imp Glenn board Imp Bill Richards Mini Peter Daniels Mini John Flack Mini Roy Marsh Mini Nick whiting Escort GAA V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt5r Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Aritcle in dep-o http://www.dep-o.co.uk/page155.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 google "specialist components" as they make the kits to do the Bmw K1100 bike head conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A30Racer Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Nick Jones' co-driver has finally relented and joined this forum! Said 16 valve A-series is being checked over and fettled ready to be placed back in the A30. Engine is a 1275 MG Midget, bored to 1380cc and fitted with a BMW K1100RS head. Plan to use the BMW throttle bodies on a Megasquirt ecu. Will report on progress while "furloughed" off work! cheers, Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thread dragged back from the dead...... 2008....... We did the RBRR in 2008....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A30Racer Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Got there eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphlux Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Welcome Duncan Looking forward to some pics of this infamous A30. Will Midget disc brakes cope with such a potent engine ?? JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 A friend is contemplating the same upgrade on one of his Minis. Will you use a Specialist Components or Force Racing conversion kit? Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Locally a full race Mini (Gary Edmund) uses a Rover 2lr block, Peugeot I6 valve head on a Jack Knight 5 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 This is a problem for classic car racing, in that their performance, even in "Historic" series, has exceeded anything that was possible, in the day. No original Mini had an engine bigger than 1275cc - how does the above machine claim any originality? I'm guilty, I run my Vitesse on 2.5L, and it has rear axle mods to stop the wheels falling off! It wouldnever pass for Homologation papers, but it is within the regs of the series I race in. Others who have accepted more stringent Historic rules have to spend a lot more in preventative maintenance, replacing parts known to fail, but still others seem to spend vast amounts, sidestepping the regs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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