Do you need a support bracket on the exhaust other than the first bracket on the rear subframe If there is a bracket I presume it would bolt to the engine or gearbox. Other cars that I have worked on usually have a bracket at the front.Seems like a big load on the on the extractors without a bracket.Whish I knew more about Minis.
Thanks

Original S and Cooper 3-1 headers had a bracket onto the remote shift housing. There is an angled lug there for it. Not seen the bracket for years.
If replaced with a modern LCB there is a flat bracket to the RH diff side cover, bottom hole.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Hi Doc, are those brackets essential? I've been running my car years with no front bracket (there isn't one on my LCB) with no issues. Should I consider putting one on? (would be a major PITA...)

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67 Deluxe
Dry suspension
1293cc, 11:1 comp, RE 282 camshaft, 45 Weber, extractors etc
4 synchro close ratio gbox
Cooper S brakes, no booster
Stealth box, as Doc says "goes harder and idles!"
RH tank cos I needed it crossing the Nullarbor etc..

You can just get away with it if you have a remote shift box and good mounts and steady rubbers. But I say run em if ya go em.

But it's essential to use a front bracket on rodchange cars.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Thanks Doc. I have the remote type and good mounts, rubbers etc. The whole lot seems very secure. (only a couple of mm clearance between the pipe and remote in places but it doesn't rub). I'll stick with what I've got...

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67 Deluxe
Dry suspension
1293cc, 11:1 comp, RE 282 camshaft, 45 Weber, extractors etc
4 synchro close ratio gbox
Cooper S brakes, no booster
Stealth box, as Doc says "goes harder and idles!"
RH tank cos I needed it crossing the Nullarbor etc..

Anyone got a pic of what the actual bracket looks like ?

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#5 in this exploded parts diagram. It attaches to the side of the remote gear extension using bolt #7 and washer #8.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Thanks Doug.

Looks like its an exhaust clamp as well as a mount?

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Yes it is similar to the flat clamps on a maniflow LCB but bigger diameter.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Somerford have a very similar version. I think the Mini parts places or an exhaust shop could supply as well.

http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/in ... s_id=13935

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43