General 127 Sport

[Anthony A112]

Hi All,

Has anybody got a 127 1050 sport head for sale? i know they are pretty hard to come by!

Got an standard 1050 ohc but i'd like to have more than the standard 50hp before it goes in my A112

Also any tips on tuning? not massively clued up on engines and wanted to use this engine to learn more!

Cheers

Anthony

 

[spannerdude]

I gave a couple of complete 127 sport engines to Gavin a couple of years ago (can't remember his username off the top of my head).

However, I think there may be a flaw in your plan. The 127 sport uses the OHC engine. Isn't the A112 engine an enlarged version of the 903 pushrod unit?

 

[Anthony A112]

Yes but i got told that i would be able to swap it for the OHC unit as mine is the same 903 OHV thats in the 127?

Is it not possible?!

 

[spannerdude]

Yes but i got told that i would be able to swap it for the OHC unit as mine is the same 903 OHV thats in the 127?

Is it not possible?!

I can't see why you wouldn't be able to swap the engine for an OHC version. Probably fit the 5 speed box too. But I've never seen it done.
You might have to slam the bonnet a few times to get it to fit

 

[jaykay85]

hi, I know yours is an old post, but I'd thought I'd give it a go. I have a Fiat 127 GT which belonged to my late Dad. I was hoping you could put me onto someone who's as enthusiastic about the GT as my Dad was to buy it?

many thanks,

 

[Eklipze3k]

hi, I know yours is an old post, but I'd thought I'd give it a go. I have a Fiat 127 GT which belonged to my late Dad. I was hoping you could put me onto someone who's as enthusiastic about the GT as my Dad was to buy it?

many thanks,

Pop it in https://www.fiatforum.com/classifieds/

 

[pete127]

I gave a couple of complete 127 sport engines to Gavin a couple of years ago (can't remember his username off the top of my head).

However, I think there may be a flaw in your plan. The 127 sport uses the OHC engine. Isn't the A112 engine an enlarged version of the 903 pushrod unit?

I know this is an old thread but I now have those two engines off Gavin!

 

[Anthony A112]

I ended up scrapping the 1050 ohc idea and set to work on my 903 engine i would of rather found the 1050 abarth engine but i know they are a pain in the backside to find and even when i do find them i get out bid!

So at the moment I'm just finishing putting it together with my dad should have it a 63hp so almost at the 70hp i was after!

I put the 1050ohc in classifieds if you know anybody that may want it? It's all working and has a few spares with it!

 

[pete127]

Can't imagine they'll be a lot of difference between 63hp and 70hp.

Mines a mk2 127 with the 1050 ohc.Got hold off a 1300cc engine from the mk3 127 GT and also the 5 speed box and put them into mine.Engine's a straight swap but had to modify the inner wing to fit the box.Also had a twin carb off a 1500 x1/9 on it and it was quick!Could never get it set up right and then the engine started drinking oil like a fish (but not leaking).Ended up putting the old 1050 back in but kept the box and got another carb off a 1300GT.

Got the two sport engines and the head should be a straight swap,the one head doesn't look to bad so I'll give that a go when I've got the time.Be good to hear what sort off performance you're getting when your up and running.

 

[Anthony A112]

I don't think i'll bother with an extra 7hp for the time being unless i want to go 70+ anything is nicer than the old 44/45hp i originally had! I'll let you know what its like when i get it back just waiting for it to come back from the paint shop!

I thought i would have to do the same thing a straight swap for the engine and for a 5 speed box just have to cut the inner wing. I think the problem was i wouldn't actually be able to shut the bonnet but i just thought its more hassle than i can afford at the moment!

I brought a 34DATR off a X1/9 as well but everybody i spoke to about it said it causes a lot of problems. So i ended up buying a 32DMTR! Eventually when my funds are in my favour i want to get the Alquati manifold for my engine that fits a weber 40 dcoe and get it setup on a rolling road.

As it stands the current changes to my 903 are:

Everything taken apart polished and cleaned etc
High lift cam - 274º
Kent Cams uprated valve springs
New rocker cover that has the correct intake for a twin choke 32DMTR
New Exhaust system 4-2-1 Manifold, Straight centre pipe, and an Ansa Twin pipe muffler

Theres a few small things to finish like cleaning the Air filter box but here are some photos of it check my gallery for the whole thing.