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this was awesome, i want a 107 500 manual :D

This is the fundations for the Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 before it was born. The Lister Storm is a very forgotten legend only revived by Tiff Nedell and Martin Brundle here

I remember testing my Caterham Vauxhall at Snetterton in the 90s. Not a slow car. This thing passed me round Coram like I was standing still, sounding glorious. Amazing.

Very interesting, however they're not really mini engines any more. Back in the very early 1960s I successfully aced a gp5 mini. However after 1963 we gave up because of the Ss coming in. Also the professional tuning firms took over. John Whitmore's Broadspeed mini was our particular nemesis. At the time I was at BMC's/special tuning department so that helped.

That's a nasty little brush used to preoil/grease - looks like its has been picked out the bin..........

I'm enjoying this series - Thanks for the technical explanation of the distributor's function 😀

Great episodes so far Alex, kudos to the production team too 👏. Had a lovely wee chat with you during the Friday evening pit signing at the N7(!). Looking forward to the rest of the season.

Mk3?

Seen some nasty accidents at Pau..?

The Misters Swift are an absolute legend in motor racing circles. On a tangent, back in the day I used to fantasise about a twin OHC Mini engine. Every time I listen to AlexI hear his dad.

It's a shame he dosn't make his multi-web crank's anymore they were a thing of beauty.

When are you racing this beauty then Alex?

Really SU carbs in 2024 is the best they do?? :/ Honestly were they ever that good?

Whilst the engine might hypothetically be a 'classic' in reality its a brand new race engine just maintained within the constraints of an old sized block.

Honestly thought Martin was the best pundit in British sport from 97 through to around 2005. Actually that Adelaide 89 race is well worth watching. Proper conditions.

I built a 1380cc Mini Clubman tuned car in 1990 for the road. A rocket, three radiators to stop it boiling in the hot summer of 1990, four big spotlights, a real Porsche chaser. All good fun, and no speed cameras in those days cross country. 115mph behind a Porsche 911 up the A1 at 5 in the morning.

Wish my car projects went that fast. Cheers

Great work, on and off the track. loving it!

Alex. I really live your videos. Keep up the great work.

9000rpm 😮. I'd be surprised if it was still making power after 7-7500. Work of art that engine. Got to appreciate good engineering

I didn't realise Swifttune was still operating. Great to see a great iconic British business going from strength to strength

Those straight cut gears 😩

Excellent effort and a great video as a result.

Love it great content

I always struggle with spoon on Forza

Interested to hear what drivers think about the corkscrew.

The Storm is a phenomenal car.

When you cant see its Alex it just sounds like Martin 😂

Let's get ready to Brundle. The commentary team of Martin Brundle and David Coulthard was a joy. Thank you...................😊

why dont you remanufacture an Arden 8 port cylinder head, the siamese ported cylinder heads are alright When the excesss material from around the valve guides is removed they flow quite well but they aint in the same league as an 8 port... which i might add are as old of a design as the A series its self... il bet your remanufactured cylinder heads a no better than a than a ported 12g940 casting made 50 years ago.

My all time favourite car, the Mini. I have owned and driven a good many cars, some of which were high performance, but to me, a Mini Cooper was more fun and practical. To help withe the throttle tending to be either On or Off, I fitted a Bell Crank to the carb linkage, which smoothed out the action considerably. In order to help with longevity, oil was changed evry 1500 miles, without failure. The three main bearing A Series was an incredible motor. Way better than a Ford of that period in terms of what power increases it could handle, before expiring.

I had a 1300 A series in my first B reg Austin Montego

Thanks. Are H carbs required instead of HS, seems a little dumb compared to ALL the other newer internals, also not using DCOE's as a single anymore?

I'm in my 70s now, but these are such great little engines, I wish I had a pound for everyone that I built lol, only to watch them hammer round a track and pray nothing let go lol, keep it up

Stellar in car camera footage. Spectacular historic cars. Amazing historic fast track. Exemplary battle between you and the silver car. You had a better exit out of the second apex at Eau Rouge every lap, but it was a challenge to translate that into position on the following straight. Some of the best lap after lap dicing that I've seen in over half a century of tv, you tube and in person spectating. The driver of the silver car was fast and aggressive. I'm sure he was too aggressive for your liking. It's difficult to deal with a driver like that. He's making his car wide, blocking at every opportunity and shutting the door every time you stick your nose in. From the lead car's perspective, he owns the corner and has every right to own the apex. From the passing car's perspective, the front of your car is almost even with his front axle. You feel that you have a right to be given room and he's pushing you off the track. It's a classic racing conundrum. You did well to keep the pressure on, stay cool, bide your time and finally make the pass stick. Outstanding driving, outstanding footage. Thanks for the thrills!!

At one stage it looked like it had a Plymouth Superbird like wing on the back.

Surprised you didnt mention turn 2 Mosport, you were there in Jaguar in 1985 . Most drivers agree it is one of the most technical, double apex corners anywhere.

Properly good video that 👌

Bit quicker than Project Binky then? :D Take note @BadObsessionMotorsport

The A series engine is a very old design, being non crossflow cylinder head with 3 exhaust ports 2 inlet limits what can be done with them!! SU= Skinners Union; started around 1930s. Not ideal the engine sharing oil with the gearbox, some Lamborghini,s had the gearbox sharing with the engine. They changed that idea. I do NOT like the young guy bit of an idiot, other man knows his stuff!!

Pretty good - but not quite as good as Tom Bell’s engines at TBR……..😉

Lots of umm’s & ahhh’s and nice and shiny and this is where we spend a lot of time in development (@9:00 talking about the cam) Master engine builder LOL

Being a race rally apprentice with Piper Cams back in the early seventies, I remember the Swiftune minis really well ! Still brilliant now !👌🏁🚘

I assume the regulations allow you to use the later remote gear linkage rather than the mk1 pudding stick.

He's no public speaker

Brakes will always overcome throttle.

My first car in 1986 after passing my test was a MK1 1964 mini copper s 1275 in red brought for £2100, drove it for 2 years and sold it for £2000. God i wish i had that car now.

Bro couldnt even drive a self driving car yikes

Jeez i remember Building My Mini back when i was just 16 and working at a local Garage and paying off my 1st Mini at £25 a week [No Finance] Then Buying an MG Metro 1300 Engine and thinking i was as fast as a F1 Driver. Jeez the 80s WERE the Best Years.