1275 pistons P21251 Nural (old AE ) slipper type 8.8-1compression ratio Gudgeon Pin centre to crown height of 37.310mm (1.4689”) From the top of the top ring to the crown is approx. 7mm Dish 8cc Piston height 57.245mm(2.537”) 2of 1.5mm compression rings and 1-4mm oil ring Ring set R35960. Also known as TAM2048 or stamped AE21962 […]
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For many, trying to make an informed decision about which type of pistons they should use for their application is a very difficult thing to do. Mostly you have to rely on guidance from a very few sources such as engine builders & nbsp; and Mini spares specialists, who are most likely to recommend whatever […]
Under ‘Pistons – Favourable features for maximum performance’ it would seem that the Mega pistons fit the bill just about spot on for all but perhaps the most extreme of racing engines. Or are they? Having used these pistons in all sizes from +0.020″ to 73.5mm in all aspects of use – road/street to full […]
Having determined what sort of material best suits your needs/application, the main design and detail features of the piston now need consideration.The over-riding factor that influences just what is best for an A-Series engine is the block’s propensity for flex at higher rpm, and the crank’s equal propensity for flex at the same sort of […]
During a recent discussion with a few overseas Mini brethren – who were experiencing various engine-related problems – something cropped up that I have always taken as granted (in the sense of ‘ a standard for the application’); the matter of consistency in measurements.Now we’re not talking about the sort of measurements you make with […]
Install engine. It is absolutely imperative that the cooling system is more than sufficient to deal with any temperatures likely to be produced by the engine. More power means more heat to be dissipated. A standard radiator is very unlikely to be able to cope with a reasonable power increase over standard.Do not fill cooling […]