Classic Mini DIY: Building A Supercharged Classic Mini A-Series #1

This steel 4-bolt center main cap is the best way to counteract the flexing of the classic Mini's 3-main bearing crank, and is considered a must for race application. Fits all 1300 A+ or Austin America blocks.

Red Line's assembly lube is ideal for crankshaft bearings, transmission roller bearings, even the oil pump.

Set of precision-ground competition-quality chilled iron cam followers. Ref: C-AEG580, CST3025, ICL-1.

Set of eight (8) heat-treated chilled iron lifters with oil hole for improved cam lubrication. Ref: CF-04, SEN0004.

Set of eight (8) AE-style chilled cast iron lifters, reground to give the optimum radius to provide the correct rotation on the camshaft in use.

Standard cam follower, or lifter in the U.S., suitable for road applications. Weight 44 grams. Ref: 2A13, CF331, 2A0013.

Standard-weight cam follower in the original BMC/Leyland/Rover design, with oil drain hole. Ref: AEG584.

High-quality steel-backed replacement pump for 1275cc A+ engines. Ref: GLP138, CAM6036, AHU1048.

Machined set of steel main caps, featuring a 4-bolt center main. A must for high-revving race engines!

Custom-machined set of steel main caps to fit classic Mini Cooper S blocks only. Ref: SEN0049, CPR-S, 4BM1275S-SET.