Description
1974 Austin Mini backdated to 1967 Cooper S vintage specs. I am the 3rd owner of the is car and have owned it since 1978. Often run as a 1 liter car with a 998cc engine. This car has been raced with SVRA, HSR, VSCDA, VIR GOLD CUP, JEFFERSON 500, BRIC and VDCA. Complete teardown and rebuild in 2005. 6 point cage, new fuel cell with aluminum box, new belts 2004, hand held fire extinguisher, alunimun seat. Front and rear adjustable sway bars, adjustable SPAX shocks, removable front end, Lexan windows. Auxillary radiator, remote oil filter, upper and lower engine stabilizers, 3 qt. Accusump (not connected in pictures). ABM transponder hard wired.
Performance Data
Class: Small Bore Prod.
Weight: 1285 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Jon Stamps Racing
Manufacturer: BMC
Displacement: 1275 + .040
Horsepower: Aprox. 115
Induction: 45 DCOE Weber, w K & N filter.
Heads: Modified 12G940
Block: 1275 +,040 = 1310cc
Crankshaft: Stock
Connecting Rods: Balanced
Pressure Plate: Lightened
Flywheel: BMC light weight w light weight backing plate.
Exhaust: LCB Header
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: ATL, aluminum box
Age: 2005
Capacity: 8 Gal.
Fuel Pump: 2 Electrical
Oil/Water System
Radiator: BMC 4 Core, w auxillary cooler.
Water Rad Location: Stock
Water Pump: BMC
Oil Cooler: yes, not installed in pictures
Oil Cooler Location: Front
Electrical System
Ignition: Electronic thru Aldon Red Dist.
Alternator: None
Computer: n/a
Transmission
Manfacturer: BMC w Jack Knight straight cut gears
Type: dog box
Gears: 4
Shifter: Rod Shift, A+
Trans Cooler: No
Jack Knight straight cut drop gears, plus additional 1.04: 1 primary gear final drive 3.9 or 4.10:1.
Rear End
Manufacturer: BMC
Cooler: no
Ratio: 3.9:1 or 4.10:1
Case: Rod Shift
Differential: LSD
Axles: Hardy Spicer joints
Body
Construction: Fiberglass hoood and truck lid, the rest is steel
Color: Blue w White stripe
Chassis
Front Suspension: Adjustable lower arms, adjustable sway bar, Hi-Lo adjustable cones