Top products from r/classicminis
We found 13 product mentions on r/classicminis. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Tuning the A-Series Engine: The Definitive Manual on Tuning for Performance or Economy
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Number of reviews: 3
Haynes Publishing
Show Reddit reviews2. Mini : Purchase and Restoration Guide
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
This book covers the restoration of most mechanical components and bodywork of all Minis from 1959 to 2000 including the Cooper. Also contains information on the interior trim and electrics of most versions.
Show Reddit reviews3. Haynes Mini 1969 to 2001 Up to X Registration (Haynes Service And Repair Manual)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
Show Reddit reviews4. Lucas Oil 10684 20W-50 Petroleum Oil - 5 Quart Jug
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
Show Reddit reviews5. Satechi Bluetooth Media Button - Compatible with 2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020/2018 MacBook Air, 2020/2019 MacBook Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH - easily pair the BT Media Button to your Bluetooth-enabled device for convenient access to your media applications, up to 40 feet away!MEDIA PLAYBACK - features volume control, pause/play, forward/backtrack media all at the touch of your fingersLONG BATTERY LIFE - included CR2016...
Show Reddit reviews6. GENSSI 7 Inch Round LED Headlights Halo Angle Eyes Signal Compatible With Jeep Wrangler 1997-2017 JK LJ TJ Black
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
MULTI-BEAM: LED Low Beam | LED High beams | Dual function White / Amber Halo RingPOWERFUL 45W LED for Low beam w/Projector; 60W LED for High beam w/ProjectorCOMPATIBLE with Jeep Wranglers 1996-2017, Semi-Trucks and vehicles with 6012/6014/6015/H6017/H6024 type sealed beam headlights known as 7 inch ...
Show Reddit reviews7. H6024 7 inches Black Led Daymaker Headlight with White Halo and Amber Turn Signal fit for Wrangler JK LJ TJ CJ Hummber H1 H2 Land Rover Defender and More, Pack of 2
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
H6024 Headlamps, 7 inch Round Sealed Beam Headlamps,legal on the road,easy Installation. Use Original USA Cre e LED chips,super bright 4800LM ( High Beam ),3000LM ( Low Beam ),white halo for DRL,amber halo for turn signal.Black durable aluminum housing,shock-proof waterproof(IP67).New built-in EMC f...
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Thanks , they are off Amazon and made for a Jeep .
They fit in the mini perfectly with minor wiring modifications
https://www.amazon.com/GENSSI-Round-Headlights-Signal-Wrangler/dp/B010MRZSEI
For me one of my best purchases was a bluetooth media remote for my wheel. Gives me the ability to skip, play/pause and change volume without leaning into my footwell.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RM75NL0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
David Vizard says the biggest restriction on air flow through an A series engine is the valves, particularly the inlets. So porting the valves is a big winner.
EDIT: his book "Tuning the A series" is pretty much a must read for rebuilding A series
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuning-Engine-Definitive-Performance-Economy/dp/1859606202/ref=la_B001JOWD4M_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415720506&sr=1-1**
I've been using Lucas 20w50 with high Zinc. https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-10684-20W-50-Petroleum/dp/B009M64D8I/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=lucas+20w50+zinc&qid=1564773563&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Restoration Guide (Amazon)
Haynes Mini 1969 to 2001 Up to X Registration (Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079282TYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
oh man, the exhaust/manifold clamp is my worst reoccurring nightmare.
Another good book to get is the: tuning the a series engine http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuning-Engine-Definitive-Performance-Economy/dp/1859606202 if you have to do engine work. it's old but so is the car.
For an old engine design, it's damn good. Someone who knows how to build them well can have them revving at 8000rpm all day long, no issues.
And it's not that the old head is useless - David Vizard made a career from making fast A-series using the standard head - it's just that we always want more power!
Turbo is a common route to follow - there's a whole forum of nutters doing it http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php (while you're there, check out "Medusa", which is the kind of thing you end up doing when you're bored of sticking turbos on minis!). But for fast road use, a flowed head, lumpy cam and decent carb set-up is all you really need.
The bible on A-series modifications is https://www.amazon.com/Tuning-Engine-Definitive-Performance-Economy/dp/1859606202