Classic Mini DIY: Building A Supercharged Classic Mini Engine #2

Conversion gasket set for all A-Series and A+ classic Minis; includes gaskets for the first 850 through 1275 A+. Ref: GUG701614CS, SGK0015.

Competition-quality crankshaft damper, made in the USA by BHJ. As used by race teams in the U.S. and Europe. Ref: FOR098, COM797.

One-piece crankshaft vibration damper as used on 1300cc engines. Ref: CAM4929, AHU1878, 88G305.

Improved vibration damper/crankshaft pulley machined from steel instead of cast iron (like the originals).

Reusable heavy-duty silicone version of the valve cover gasket; fits steel or aluminum valve covers, with cutouts to fit 11-stud heads. Ref: GUG5038EVO, GUG32VC, GUG32VC-HDS.

Head gasket set for all classic Mini 1275cc engines; made in the U.K.

Eonomically-priced gasket set to fit ''small bore'' 850 to 1098cc engines; includes composite head gasket. Ref: SGK0011E, CCF070, CF070L, GEG101.

Modern black BK450 head gasket with sealant coating; heat-activated shellac-type coating helps prevent leaks. Ref: TAM1521, SGK0004.

Composite head gasket for 1275cc or larger classic Minis, marked AF470. Ref: GUG702560HG, GUG812632HG.

Very complete ARP kit includes all of the head studs, plus rocker studs, parallel ground washers, and 12 point nuts. Ref: HSA11, 206-4204.

The slightly longer push rod as used on 1275/1300cc engines. Ref: AEG314, AEG314MS.

The shorter push rod as used on 850, 997, 998 and 1098cc engines. Ref: 2A14, 2A0014.

Forged steel rocker set in 1.4 ratio; ideal for both street and race applications, and avoids the high stresses and wear of 1.5 ratio.

Bolting on high-lift rockers can give classic Mini engines much greater top-end power. 1.5 ratio rockers open the valves faster and further, while maintaining the same duration. Ref: C-AHT446, C-AHT446A.

New high performance 1.5 ratio high-lift alloy roller-tip roller rockers. Features pedestals with extensions so each rocker is within a pair of supports, this new design reduces flex.

Black flexible seal that sits in the semi-circular cutout at the front of the gear case. Ref: AHU1959, 12G2947.

A rigid version of the half-moon seal between the engine block and gearbox, as developed by Rover. Ref: CAM6548, AHU1959, AHU1959-RIGID.

Set of eight (8) dual valve springs for classic Mini A-series engines. OEM equivalent.

Dual valve spring set for fast road/rally rpm and high valve lifts of up to 0.495''. Ref: C-AEA526, SEN0092.

Special Swedish spring wire is used to produce a spring that tolerates lift of up to .490'', as found with high-lift rockers. Ref: C-AEA525.