What was the stroke of the 1098 engine?
Thus the 1098 (1100) was born by stretching crank stroke to 3.30-in/83.82mm. All this entailed was a new crank and suitably shortened piston set – everything else was the same. Although concession was made by evolving a more efficient cylinder head with bigger inlet valves. Simple.
Why is the 1098 engine bad for a Mini Cooper?
The 1098 (1100) engine has had a lot of bad press over the years – largely because of early experiences when trying to tune the motor brought about problems with the then standard components available – they simply were not up to taking any real punishment as experienced in racing.
Are there any Pistons available for the 1098?
The only pistons now available in the UK for the 1098 are the low-compression types. Although a reasonable road-use piston, they are not suitable for constant high rpm use.
Which is better the 997 or the 1098?
Didn’t stop the car being embarrassingly quick though as it was in a very compact, nimble little car – the increase in torque and power doing it’s job admirably. Jumping forward a little, The 997 gave way to the far better and more efficient 998 series.
Thus the 1098 (1100) was born by stretching crank stroke to 3.30-in/83.82mm. All this entailed was a new crank and suitably shortened piston set – everything else was the same. Although concession was made by evolving a more efficient cylinder head with bigger inlet valves. Simple.
The 1098 (1100) engine has had a lot of bad press over the years – largely because of early experiences when trying to tune the motor brought about problems with the then standard components available – they simply were not up to taking any real punishment as experienced in racing.
The only pistons now available in the UK for the 1098 are the low-compression types. Although a reasonable road-use piston, they are not suitable for constant high rpm use.
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