First Drive Twin SU's - John Cooper Conversion Racing Green - Classic Mini Workshop Pt.5

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 54

  • @jamesleeharris
    @jamesleeharris 7 месяцев назад +1

    I was lucky enough to meet john cooper when i was about 11 in the 90s , he signed a catalogue for me. It made a lasting impression. I can honestly say that im not sure it gets much better than the last few minutes of this video. A sunny day , clear road , twin su's on a brg mini and a john coopers garages steering wheel. Your a very lucky man keith. Much love and i cannot wait to watch this restoration.

  • @Semi0ffGrid7
    @Semi0ffGrid7 3 месяца назад +1

    Sounds great! I have twin carbs on my 1981 Saab 900. Wonderful burble from the exhaust!

  • @velmathemini
    @velmathemini 2 года назад +2

    That mini has real grunt 😎 when you smoked that yaris 👌🏻🤟🏻. Those twin carbs look sweet in the engine bay.

  • @popandcat9482
    @popandcat9482 2 года назад +2

    Sounds fantastic Keith. Brings back fond memories of my Cooper S............................. which I wish I had never sold!!!

  • @Towsejames
    @Towsejames 2 года назад +1

    Would love a video of you setting up and tuning the carbs to get it running perfectly. Maybe setting timing too?

  • @Tears4Guthix
    @Tears4Guthix 2 года назад +2

    What a beautiful sounding mini

  • @mk1leg
    @mk1leg 2 года назад +1

    ah the beautiful sound of Twins

  • @hpsauce33
    @hpsauce33 2 года назад +1

    sounds amazing, and very quick too!

  • @recreativesigns4571
    @recreativesigns4571 2 года назад +1

    Yeah fir.., oh not first. 😂 Paul will be pleased I held off commenting 1st today. I felt guilty being first twice in a row. Keith what a great transformation having the twins working. It made such a difference even body parts were not holding up to the g-force. Good to see you today too albeit briefly whilst you were judging.

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 2 года назад +2

    That motor pulls very strongly for a 1 litre Keith!

  • @BackyardTinkering2160
    @BackyardTinkering2160 2 года назад +1

    Sounds great kieth. I particularly enjoyed the super pursuit mode in the video

  • @dnf1903
    @dnf1903 2 года назад +1

    Hiya Keith-now that sounds good!! Great video, keep well.

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 2 года назад +1

    British Racing Green is my favourite colour and the A-Series sounds great with twin SU carbs on it.

  • @peterobrien3539
    @peterobrien3539 2 года назад +1

    Sounds great Keith, a pocket rocket on steroids.

  • @peterdemetriou2263
    @peterdemetriou2263 2 года назад +1

    2nd ! Lol good to speak to you today, the racing green looks to be a winner 👍

    • @paulrobinson3528
      @paulrobinson3528 2 года назад

      As Keith says.......your the first looser 😆

    • @peterdemetriou2263
      @peterdemetriou2263 2 года назад

      @@paulrobinson3528 I was actually first but edited the post and you snuck in ! Lol 😂

  • @andywhitelaw6957
    @andywhitelaw6957 2 года назад +1

    Sounds good

  • @paulastanmoore1413
    @paulastanmoore1413 2 года назад +1

    Love the t shirt 😂

  • @MiniMattTV
    @MiniMattTV 2 года назад +1

    Looks and sounds like it goes really well mate! Picks up nice and quickly!

  • @jacobdrummond3013
    @jacobdrummond3013 2 года назад +2

    A few free miles of motoring by not having the speedo drive connected 😀 Good for the resale value.

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  2 года назад

      it's already a high mileage car so probably won't make much difference LOL

  • @minitom7772
    @minitom7772 2 года назад +1

    Sounds brilliant Keith! And a bargain too

  • @leepolley4376
    @leepolley4376 2 года назад +1

    Sounds great 👍

  • @edwardfothergill6156
    @edwardfothergill6156 2 года назад +2

    Looking good for the project. I will let you know if mine sounds like yours. I must admit, I think the car looks better without a gutter trim.

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  2 года назад +1

      I don't like silver gutter trims. Far too blingy! I will put a black one back on

  • @TheNewStoryteller
    @TheNewStoryteller 2 года назад +1

    Nice drive that. I've done a drive myself when on the road you should see it.

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  2 года назад

      I will check it out 👍

    • @TheNewStoryteller
      @TheNewStoryteller 2 года назад

      @@classicminiworkshop you can share it when you film that racing green mini. At the end of my film I've involved who inspired me to drive my car.

  • @jeremya4160
    @jeremya4160 Год назад +1

    Can I ask how adding twin su’s changed the performance on the 998? As I too have a 998 and like the idea of twins. Thanks

  • @paulrobinson3528
    @paulrobinson3528 2 года назад +1

    You broke down, call the Rac did we? lol......................you didn't breakdown really did you, just winding me up 😁

  • @paulrobinson3528
    @paulrobinson3528 2 года назад +2

    1st, get in lol. Will upset rrcreation signs lol

  • @Aircooledflat4bug
    @Aircooledflat4bug Год назад +1

    Wow. Impressive performance for a 1 litre! Other than the carbs, what other mods, headwork? Exhaust?

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  Год назад +1

      Yes its has a stage 3 head and LCB exhaust system as well as 1.5 ratio roller rockers

  • @robertnehrbass7745
    @robertnehrbass7745 2 года назад +2

    Sounds great,what size engine,you said 1 liter,998,1071,1275 I have a 67mk1 cooper with a 998 twin SU 1 1/4

  • @midgelambert3880
    @midgelambert3880 2 года назад +1

    Keith when you broke down just down your lane how did you magically back up to your house?

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  2 года назад

      It's down hill so I just let it roll back then I used the starter motor in 1st gear to move it forward

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 2 года назад +1

    Have you ever done the BMW K-Series head conversion before?

  • @Fourwheeledfarming
    @Fourwheeledfarming 2 года назад +1

    That sounds so good and looks really nippy for a 1 litre…
    Random mini question. What are your thoughts on Hi-Lo kits?? I need to replace all the cones on my Mpi (which is running 10” wheels). Suspension is standard a part from koni gas adjust dampers. Thinking that whilst I’m changing the cones I could put a Hi-Lo kit on it but would be a waste of £100 for a full kit? (Proper mini spares kit)

  • @Alexnse10
    @Alexnse10 2 года назад +1

    👌

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 2 года назад +1

    Can the 998cc engine be bored out to 1275cc?

  • @paulrobinson3528
    @paulrobinson3528 2 года назад +2

    5:55 so many lost bolts, making work for some recovery companies? 🤣 50 yard road test? couldn't have happened to a nicer guy pmsl

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  2 года назад

      If you look closely you will notice I had a load of tools (just in case) in the passenger footwell

  • @garyjones1549
    @garyjones1549 2 года назад +1

    Should have been inch and half

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  2 года назад

      Not on a 998? The Cooper conversion kits were definitely 1 1/4". The 1275s were 1 1/2"

  • @velocity800
    @velocity800 2 года назад +1

    two carbs increase petrol consumption. i like single carb better. im no fool

    • @classicminiworkshop
      @classicminiworkshop  2 года назад +1

      If the carbs are setup right it shouldn't make a great deal of difference. The engine still needs the right mixture ratio be it 1 carb or 2