Classic Mini survival guide: A vs A+ motor identification..

[@rubencaixeiro9762]

Thank you very much, just bought a mini and wasn't sure.

[@darrensrestorations991]

Thanks for watching, this is why I have been making these short videos.

[@dennisvaneck9406]

You could follow up with automatic gearbox types. Thats where the real parts and fitment issues start.😊

[@darrensrestorations991]

Haha, I'm not an expert with the automatics. Yes they are a complicated and confusing group of parts

[@ClassicMinishorts]

I like the ribs because the look like + signs so A+ 👍

[@darrensrestorations991]

That's what I was thinking when reviewing the footage.

[@keithoftheshire2805]

Thanks for that. I have a mapped CSI distributor on my Mini. It's similar to a 123 distributor, but looks exactly like the original. The 998 A plus has a stage one kit, so I initially picked map 7. Your thoughts on mapped distributors?

[@darrensrestorations991]

Mapped dizzys are great as long as you can measure the performance difference between curves and don't get into detonation limits. I wish the CSI would be updated to use a 0.8ohm coil, that would be ideal.

[@1qazandrew333]

Thanks! Confirmed what I have is a A series not A+ (in a 94 JDM import car). What year did they swap from A to A+. I wonder if my engine was not original to this car?

[@darrensrestorations991]

Correct, the JDM cars with fuel injection were A+ motors

[@georgeabela6329]

Mine has the ribs AND pre-verto clutch, so? 998 Austin

[@darrensrestorations991]

Someone has changed the clutch and flywheel