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Jan 25, 2013 16:26:13 GMT
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Does anyone have any experience of tuning a 1960 Hillman 1390cc engine please. Alternative carbs, etc.,
Thanks
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1975 Lancia Fulvia Series 3
1960 Hillman Husky Series 2
1972 Hillman Imp Super
1984 Renault 4 F4 Van
2006 Hyundai Coupe Atlantic [daily drive]
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Jan 26, 2013 17:38:27 GMT
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slap a turbo on it  that's about as useful I am on this engine I'm afraid, lol |
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v8ian
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Jan 26, 2013 18:19:58 GMT
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1500 is an upgrade, I think the Alpine engine bolts in, not sure about the 1725 tho, but probably would,
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bazzateer
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Hi Tom, I'm guessing this is for your new Husky? Pretty sure I've seen the 1725 Rootes engine fitted in these. If you want to stick with the 1390 I suppose the usual porting/polishing/twin carbs/freeflow exhaust etc etc route will work wonders.
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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The Sunbeam Rapier was based on the Hillman Minx, and they were rallied extensively through the fifties and sixties. So any tuning tips which were applied to the Rapier would apply to the Minx, and you might find more luck searching for Rapier tuning.
The Rapier was fitted with 1725cc engines in its last incarnation (series V) which suggests that it should be possible to fit one in a Minx. The 1725cc engine was tuned by Holbay in the H120 fastback Rapier, with an Ally head and twin DCOE Carbs. So finding one of those would probably give the cheapest power upgrade for least work.
On the other hand, I have a book on tuning cars dating from the sixties which covers all sorts of random cars - I can't remember the name off hand, but I'll try and dig it out.
cheers
Cortinaman
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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