Help identifying an engine in a modified mini

I think it might be a BMW bike K-series head on an A-series block.

www.bjautobits.co.uk/engineering-services-bmw-kseries-16.htm

If done right it would be a cracker! Bottom end might be Oselli but don't think they do the conversions. There are two or three places that do including Harris Motorsport linked above. Would be slightly worried about impact damage from above pic!

Nick

BMW k1100/K1200 head i believe , on an A series block.

I think the socks are the least of the concerns given that the offside is about 12" closer to the windscreen than the nearside! :lol:

Rocker cover is alloy :-P

Dunno, if you can tell me how long this here bit of string is, I could probably take a guess... :lol:

Do you know the history of the engine? Age, mileage, anything?

I found out on the internet, basic A-Series re-manufactured is about £2500 and a use head is £400 plus all the ancillaries, the carbs etc, i have a good idea of value now. If its Harris i dare say its going to be more than £2500.

Head itself is worth about 350-400

Kit to fit head costs around 500 new so 300 used?

1275 bottom end around 300quid upwards depending on spec.

SC Ecu kit which I assume it has fitted is about 1500 new so a far value in that

Exhaust manifold

It has little worth as a 'built' engine without a rock solid province. Doesnt matter how over hyped the builder is. Still worth a decent amount in parts tho.

That car has hit something hard. Be surprised if there isn't damage to the gearbox casing/drop gear/clutch casing etc. Block and head may well be ok.

If buying, as little as you can persuade them to part with it!

Nick

Looks like that engine has moved so far that id want to take it out before assuming any value in it. No doubt it does have a value as its a cracking conversion, but as said with no provenance, history or condition known it is very much the piece of string.