I'm raffling a 3D printer 🖨️

Alright, let me just say it up front: I'm raffling a brand-new Bambu Lab H2C AMS Combo. A complete, fully-loaded, multi-color printer — the same machine I reach for when I need to make a bracket, a jig, or some weird one-off part for a

A New Home for Classic Mini DIY Articles

If you're reading this, you've already met the new Classic Mini DIY newsletter. It looks a little different. It loads a little faster. It lives at a new web address — news.classicminidiy.com. And it's no longer on Substack. I want to take a

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The Next Generation of Classic Mini Fuel Injection — And Why I Partnered With BagSport Fabrications

If you’ve been following Classic Mini DIY for a while, you know we’ve always been about making the classic Mini more livable, more reliable, and more fun to drive — without losing what makes these cars special. Order Yours Today! Today I’m announcing something I’ve been working

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Introducing The Mini Exchange

A Classifieds Platform Built for the Classic Mini Community

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The Classic Mini Community Deserves Its Own Marketplace. So I Built One.

Introducing The Mini Exchange — a free, dedicated classifieds platform for Classic Mini Coopers, parts, and engines.

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Custom AP Racing Brakes on a Classic Mini

Lets talk about adding a set of custom AP Racing Master Cylinders configured in a non-standard way, to fit better with my side mount turbo in the Classic Mini.

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Retiring the Cable Fuel Injection Setups

After about 3 years of rapid development and changes in the fuel injection space, Classic Mini DIY will be retiring and discontinuing our Cable Throttle bodie in favor of Drive by Wire moving forward.

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Charging Robbing on a Fuel Injected A-Series

One of the most divisive topics related to EFI on a classic mini, the concept of charge robbing on the 5-port head, and its impact to getting fuel injection working properly. Lets debunk some myths...

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1100 - Torque Monster Small Block Build

Building an 1100 A-Series engine to be a torque machine that can outperform some stock 1275 engines, with an exceptional power curve!

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Rally Lights for a Classic Mini

The long journey to find just the right "Rally" look for my Classic Mini. Now available for all mini owners at Classic Mini DIY.

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Invite your friends to read Classic Mini DIY on Substack

Thank you for reading Classic Mini DIY on Substack — your support allows me to keep doing this work. If you enjoy Classic Mini DIY on Substack, it would mean the world to me if you invited friends to subscribe and read with us. If you refer friends, you will receive

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"Summer Windows" for the Mk1 Mini

I wanted to share a small deep dive on a project I covered in one of my videos briefly. Quick-remove windows for the mk1 mini. Perfect for anyone in a hot climate. Let me show you what I did.

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Classic Mini EFI #3 - Drive by Wire or Cable Driven throttle?

A comprehensive guide on the parts and basic concepts related to fuel injecting your Classic Mini. Diving deeper into the concepts of drive by wire vs cable-driven throttle bodies. Which to choose?

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Classic Mini EFI #2 - Fueling

A comprehensive guide on the parts and basic concepts related to fuel injecting your Classic Mini. Next up is Fueling, let's learn what you need to get fuel delivering properly on your EFI journey.

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CMDIY Patreon vs Substack

What happens if you're a member on Patreon? Confused about whats going to happen to my Patreon? Let's iron out the details for CMDIY...

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Classic Mini DIY's New Digital Home

Classic Mini DIY is packing our bags and moving to a new digital home. Where you can get all your updates, news, and information about CMDIY!

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Classic Mini EFI #1 - Hardware

A comprehensive guide on the parts and basic concepts related to fuel injecting your Classic Mini. Starting with hardware, lets learn what you need to get starting on your EFI journey.

Lets Talk Shit Podcast

Let's Talk Shit - We're back with Restomod Minis, EFI, and much more!

Let's Talk Shit - We're back with Restomod Minis, EFI, and much more!0:00/2001× Let's Talk Shit - We're back with Restomod Minis, EFI, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support

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Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 9 | Prepping your Mini for a Long Trip

Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 9 | Prepping your Mini for a Long Trip0:00/2001× Welcome to Let's Talk Shit with Classic Mini DIY and HRE IRL! Today we will be talking about how to best prepare your Classic Mini Cooper for a long road trip,

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Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 8 | Fueling Systems in the Classic Mini

Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 8 | Fueling Systems in the Classic Mini0:00/2001× Thanks for tuning in for the next episode of Let's Talk Shit! In today's episode we are going to be covering the primary differences between the various fueling systems out

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Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 7 | Whats new in 2022 with Classic Minis

Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 7 | Whats new in 2022 with Classic Minis0:00/2001× Welcome to a brand new year at Classic Mini DIY and HRE IRL! Let's kick this new year off right with a fresh episode of Let's Talk Shit! In

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Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 6 | Evening Chat with Turbo Phil

Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 6 | Evening Chat with Turbo Phil0:00/2001× I am extremely excited to announce our next live stream event on November 21st with a special guest, Turbo Phil from @MrTurboPhil, an expert in Turbo minis as well as cylinder head modifications and much

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Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 5 | The Best Tools for a Classic Mini Shop

Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 5 | The Best Tools for a Classic Mini Shop0:00/2001× Thanks for joining us today on this episode of Let's Talk Shit! In today's episode, we are going to be discussing the best tools to have in your

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Let's Talk Shit - Episode 4 | Ignition and Timing in a Classic Mini

Let's Talk Shit - Episode 4 | Ignition and Timing in a Classic Mini0:00/2001× Join Mr. Paul Hickey from HRE IRL and yours truly for the fourth episode of our show, Let's Talk Shit. In this episode, we will be talking about timing, ignition, firing order,

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Let's Talk Shit - Episode 3 | Best Classic Mini Suspension Mods

Let's Talk Shit - Episode 3 | Best Classic Mini Suspension Mods0:00/2001× Join Mr. Paul Hickey from HRE IRL and yours truly for the third episode of our show, Let's Talk Shit. In this episode, we will be talking about the best suspension modifications for the