Oct 31, 1999 increase the power output of your a series. Tappet clearances are 0012 inch, sliding fit with a feeler gauge with the engine cold, both inlet and exhaust. This was due to the c series being in essence an enlarged overhead valve. The engine with the pump removed in the left photo is a manual and the bare block in the right photo is an automatic. Unlike the austindesigned a series and b series engines, it came from the morris engines drawing office in coventry and therefore differed significantly in its layout and design from the two other designs which were closely related. If you follow the links below you will find a complete set of very early bmc special tuning sheets. The 948 was itself a development of the very first a series engine used initially to power the a30 in 1952 and the redoubtable morris minor in 1953 an 803cc job 2.
Ecu tuning bmw tuning software by epic motorsports. The a series engine did service in a variety of cars for almost 50 years, during which time it was available in a bewildering variety of capacities and states of tune. So, due to the engines firing order, the 2 inner cylinders had first go at the fuel charge, and the 2 outer cylinders tended to run lean, since they received only what charge remained. This factfilled guide covers all aspects of engine tuning in detail, including filters, carburation, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, camshafts, valve trains, blocks, cranks, con rods and pistons, plus lubrication systems and oils, ignition systems, and nitrous oxide injection. The diesel a series was also sold as a marine engine under the bmc name alongside the diesel b series engines. Bmc c series, rover v8, some early morris units, the. Unfortunately the engine in question was the bmc cseries 6cylinder. The 948 was itself a development of the very first aseries engine used initially to power the a30 in 1952 and the redoubtable morris minor in 1953 an 803cc job 2. The maxi hls has a better cam better manifolds and twin su carbs, so you need an hls engine, you can keep the same block if. In f1, for example, bmc cotton filters minimize the loss of air flow pressure passing through the air filter. For tuning purposesmapping the exhaust manifold has plugs fitted in each of. Much of this is due to it being the equivalent of one and a half bseries engines.
Bp15gc an improved za magnette, with full flow oil filter. It was coupled to a 3speed gearbox with porsche developed synchromesh and fitted with overdrive on top and second gears giving the driver 5 gears to play with. Jun 18, 20 download megatunix tuning software for free. Classic cars motorcycles camper vans 4x4s american cars modern cars 3 wheelers books dvds commercial electric cars fia race cars memorabilia etc military number plates other parts projects toy cars etc wedding cars. The 1750 e series is the same bore but a longer stroke crank. Hp tuners, the home of vcm suite and the mpvi since 2003. In any case, the old bmc a series was far too long in the tooth, but nuffield refused absolutely to invest in a new range of power plants, thus bmc were stuck with the a, b and c series. Air filter case to carburetor wing nut single hs2 19591974. These date from approximately 1968 and predate both the special tuning binder akd 5601 and the well known bmc special tuning logo. Thanks, i c wer ur coming from now so, a new head and cam is what i should go for first then. Bmc actually spent a great deal of money redesigning the cseries for use on the mgc and their proposed luxury saloon, the austin 3litre.
Megatunix is a crossplatform tuning application for some of the available diy fuel injection controllers, including the megasquirt ms1, ms1extra, ms2 and ms2extra as well as the libreems efi system and the jimstim ecu stimulatordevelopment tool. So, due to the engine s firing order, the 2 inner cylinders had first go at the fuel charge, and the 2 outer cylinders tended to run lean, since they received only what charge remained. This becomes more important and beneficial the more modified an engine becomes. This is the bible of a series engine tuning for a reason. Fast road aseries engines longspeed the mini classic. The bmc aseries engine featured in the mg midget and 11000 model. Here are the details of the bmc recommendations for tuning the blue streak.
The diesel aseries was also sold as a marine engine under the bmc name alongside the diesel b. The exchange head must be degreased, fully dismantled, no valves, no studs no bolts. How to power tune bmcrover aseries engines speedpro series hammill, des on. Bmc actually spent a great deal of money redesigning the c series for use on the mgc and their proposed luxury saloon, the austin 3litre. How to power tune bmcrover aseries engines speedpro series. The attached document lists out few recommendations for performance optimizations for bmc remedy email engine. The a series engine is fitted to a number of vehicles from the mini, midget, healey sprite, minor and so on. There really hasnt been too much major development since this printing. The big inset for the oil pump on the back of the automatic block is 14 inch deeper to help make room for the much longer pump, which supplies oil to the transmission along with the engine. More types of engine code are created during the past especially for bmc b series engine that has been used from 1953 until 1981. Yes, it is a bit outdated but so is the aseries engine.
This is the bible of aseries engine tuning for a reason. Tuning bmc aseries engine manual performance or economy by. Apparently the b series was originally conceived as a 1. These date from approximately 1968 and predate both the special tuning binder akd 5601 and.
The specifications and prices below can generally be applied to all and we are always happy to offer an exchange engine or rebuild your own unit if you wish. The b and cseries units will be the subject of other articles, and here. The press people commented on how smooth the new c series engine was. The c series, especially in the tune used in the mgc, was more for. Unlike the austindesigned aseries and bseries engines, it came from. Unfortunately the engine in question was the bmc c series 6cylinder. If for some reason it has to be an a series though then assuming were talking in line to mate to a midgetmarina box hint use the marina it is vastly stronger use a marina 1.
Bmc b series roller rockers apart from the increased lift ratio, this new setup is a major departure from the traditional bmc design. When the mini was first conceived it ustilised a destroked version of the then quite remarkable 948cc aseries engine. Syd enever pushed for an extensive modernization of the cseries, including different bore and stroke dimensions, but bmc technical director. Build a powerful and reliable engine the first time without wasting money on incompatible components or modifications that dont work. This came courtesy of morris unlike the other two bmc power units and had its origins as the propulsion for the big morris landyachts such as the isis and the wolseley 690. Many versions and series of austin engines are made. In production now for well over a decade it has ranged in capacity from 803 c. Beautiful bmc engines in excellent condition from a smoke and pet free home. Oselli also sell a range of offtheshelf parts for classic cars, and other speciality products. Price per set x2 filters performance bmc air filters are designed and produced to ensure a higher air flow than original paper filters. Specialist engine tuning for the bmc a series engine. The diesel a series was also sold as a marine engine under the bmc name alongside the diesel bseries engines. A petrol version of this modified engine was reverseengineered for use in the mini tractor whilst retaining parts commonality with the diesel variant, rather than using a standard petrol a series unit.
How to power tune bmcrover aseries engines speedpro. I bought a used 1275 cc mg midget engine a 12v, probably made between 1972 and 1974 with the thought of putting it into my sprite. This is a common upgrade, as the sprites stock 948 is fleapowered, and the 1275 is virtually a dropin replacement. For tuning purposesmapping the exhaust manifold has plugs fitted in each of the 3 outlets to take a wide band lambda analaliser. Cylinder head and outer rocker shaft brackets, 40lb ft. The companys native united kingdom market did not use the 2. Vizard covers ever topic in fantastic depth and gives real world data and anecdotes to every aspect of the engine. To take a mini 1275 engine from its standard power and torque output to around 80 bhp is not expensive. E36 323328 through custom ecu tuning we are able to provide more usable horsepower and torque outputs by modifying bmws cam timing vanos and fuel and ignition maps. Conversion of bmc aseries automatic block to manual v1. Considering the abundance of parts available and the various makesmarques this unit has ended up in over the years, im curious about what are the alternatives for getting more power from the 1500ccish b series engines these days and what sort of figures people are getting.
It was even receptive to supertuning, and formed the basis of quite a few. The main torque,figures for the a series engine are. Bmc parts b series engine for sale car and classic. A hard act to follow the aseries engine was certainly a case of the british curates egg good in places. The bmc c series was a straight6 automobile engine produced from 1954 to 1971. Bp15gb was the first mga 1489cc engine, bp15gd was the high starter 1500 engine, janapr 1959. The aseries engine did service in a variety of cars for almost 50 years, during which time it was available in a bewildering variety of capacities and states of tune. A hard act to follow the a series engine was certainly a case of the british curates egg good in places. The maxi hls has a better cam better manifolds and twin su carbs, so you need an hls engine, you can keep the same block if you need. Under the bonnet there was a bored out 3 litre version of the bmc cseries engine with twin su carburettors almost the engine introduced in the new austin healey 3000. A very much interesting engine code list is bmc a series engine that from 1952 until 1999 and it is created for austin model, mg, morris mini, mini moke. The standard rocker posts, shaft and rocker assembly are replaced by a substantial girdle incorporating a restricted oil feed to each rocker arm refer note 1. The cseries engine was the shortest lived out of the triumvirate of bmc engines, and has since gained infamy for being the motive power. Burgess covers the bmc british leyland b series engine except the early 3bearing crankshaft unit as fitted to the mgb and mgb gt.
Apparently the bseries was originally conceived as a 1. Now enhancing these to new heights with a new feature rich vcm editor and vcm scanner, coupled together with the latest generation mpvi2, this is only tuning and diagnostic solution youll ever need for your modern obdii vehicle. A series engine bmc a series engine technical information. The bmc eseries engine was a line of straight4 and straight6 overhead camshaft automobile petrol engines from the british motor corporation bmc. Ive got vizards a series tuning book somewer but its the old version so i better look to buy the newer 1. Written by engineer and professional race engine builder des hammill, it includes expert building tips and techniques. The bmc cseries was a straight6 automobile engine produced from 1954 to 1971. A petrol version of this modified engine was reverseengineered for use in the mini tractor whilst retaining parts commonality with the diesel variant, rather than using a standard petrol aseries unit. Burgess covers the bmcbritish leyland bseries engine except the early 3bearing crankshaft unit as fitted to the mgb and mgb gt. Bmc engines for sale in uk 45 secondhand bmc engines.
When the mini was first conceived it ustilised a destroked version of the then quite remarkable 948cc a series engine. Feb 01, 20 email engine performance tuning recommendations. Rough price for tuning 1275 to 90bhp mini chat the. High chimney farm biddenden road, st michaels, kent tn30 6ta. This is manifold for bmc a series engine to start price is scrap metal price. How to power tune the 998cc a series engine is packed with hints and tips for making this little bmc blrover lump a bit more potent.
How to power tune the 998cc aseries engine is packed with hints and tips for making this little bmcblrover lump a bit more potent. Engine exchange information exchange austausch cylinder headzylinderkopf all orders on modified cylinder heads are exchange base. Although using the same core dimensions the new version was narrower and slightly shorter than the original engine and it had 7 main bearings. Yes, it is a bit outdated but so is the a series engine. Here is a selection of our currently available items, with more to come soon.
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