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This is a link post 2 cylinder Mini prototype
Mini project that, unlike Binky, has a chance of being finished in our lifetime.

(I helped save b3ta! notoolsovernight you're all luvvly an' 'orrible, Tue 23 Mar 2021, 16:55, Reply)
This is a normal post Is this a new Fast Show sketch?

(I helped save b3ta! Varmint, Tue 23 Mar 2021, 21:39, Reply)
This is a normal post It's a Mini thing
Fortunately I have 4 cylinders re-bored to 1340 with a Specialist Components Super Sport 5 port Head and new SC throttle body kit and custom mapped ECU, Swifttune CAM to accommodate high lift rollers.

The results make me smile while I grip the steering wheel
 (I helped save b3ta! spazzcaptain Misses Valin @, Tue 23 Mar 2021, 21:45, Reply)
This is a normal post ECU on a Mini?
or is it (cough) a BMW?
 (I helped save b3ta! notoolsovernight you're all luvvly an' 'orrible, Tue 23 Mar 2021, 22:02, Reply)
This is a normal post Not a BINI!
Minis went from Carbs to Injection early 90's so needed a basic ECU which was provided by the failing British Leyland and then Rover. They originally had a SPi which could be mapped but the MPi which is mine cannot so I needed a new ECU to get any performance benefits of Mods. The original ECU just won't allow it.

Replacement is not cheap but worth it.

www.specialist-components.co.uk/index.php/shop/classic-mini-performance-parts/classic-mini-injection-and-management/rover-mini-mpi-throttle-body-kit.html
 (I helped save b3ta! spazzcaptain Misses Valin @, Tue 23 Mar 2021, 22:18, Reply)
This is a normal post ECU woes
Dodgy 80s injection isn't restricted to Leyland/Rover. I have a 944 with Bosch ECU. The 1980s vintage electronic injection systems suffer from being slightly too early to be designed to anything approaching a 'standard'. The flywheel speed and reference sensors are notoriously flaky and the injectors are prone to sticking if left unused for 5 minutes. The relay that the ECU instructs to turns off the fuel pump when the engine stops can be reluctant to turn it back on again when you re-start. The location chosen for mounting the ECU seems designed so that it sits in the puddle of water that inevitably collects from the leaky sunroof. I love the car, but not in love with the electronics.
 (I helped save b3ta! notoolsovernight you're all luvvly an' 'orrible, Tue 23 Mar 2021, 22:47, Reply)
This is a normal post MPi
Wasn't that the abysmal Motorola one?
 (I helped save b3ta! jonbob loves you, Wed 24 Mar 2021, 3:28, Reply)
This is a normal post Amazingly, Lucas (prince of darkness) made a pretty good FI system
www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/december-2000/39/lucas-fuel-injection
 (I helped save b3ta! garold you're on mute I SAID YOU'RE ON MUTE, Wed 24 Mar 2021, 8:09, Reply)
This is a normal post But a mechanical injection system, not electronic.
As were they all until Bosch Motronic came along in 1979.
 (I helped save b3ta! notoolsovernight you're all luvvly an' 'orrible, Wed 24 Mar 2021, 9:11, Reply)
This is a normal post Indeedydoodiediddley yes
I don't think electronic Fi was much cop till well into the 80s - every car I drove had a choke until pretty late on
 (I helped save b3ta! garold you're on mute I SAID YOU'RE ON MUTE, Wed 24 Mar 2021, 9:25, Reply)
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This is a normal post So much of our species lifetime
has been spent staring at a Lucas-branded instrument panel in fear, horror, wonder and/or utter confusion.
 (I helped save b3ta! garold you're on mute I SAID YOU'RE ON MUTE, Wed 24 Mar 2021, 9:27, Reply)
This is a normal post {:-)
Lucas, prince of darkness.
 (I helped save b3ta! FeralCatMan Long ads need comments sections, Wed 24 Mar 2021, 14:09, Reply)
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He's like a 4 wheeled answer to Allen Millyard, except his workshop is better equipped.
 (ianisme, Fri 26 Mar 2021, 19:20, Reply)