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Manufacturer: Austin Healey Class: E Model: BN1, BN2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Roadster Dry Weight: 2176 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. OHV 4 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.4375" x 4.375" Capacity .......... 2660 cc Comp ratio ........ 7.5:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake: 1.5", Exhaust 1.25" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 1 lb 8 oz 14 drms, complete Timing data: Intake .... Open 5°BTDC or 10°BTDC or 45° BBDC Close 45°ABDC 50°ABDC 15° ATDC Exhaust ... Open 40° BBDC, Close 10° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.39" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.725"/1.730" Exhaust ... 1.415"/1.420" Valve spring ...... Inner: 22.5 lb fitted, Outer: 6 lb5 fitted Carburation ....... Two SU H4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: BN1 BN2 1 2.25 2.25 3.077 2 1.47 (od 1.034) 1.42 (od 1.103) 1.913 3 1.00 (od 0.756) 1.00 (od 0.778) 1.333 (od 1.034) 4 1.00 (od 0.778) 5 Final drive ratios: 3.667:1,3.909:1, 4.10:1, 4.125:1,4.3:1, 4.8:1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 90" Track dimension, front ...... 48.75" Track dimension, rear ....... 50" Shock absorber .............. Lever Steering ratio .............. 12.6:1,14.7:1 Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 5.90 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Le mans Kit (P.281)--includes: HD Valve springs (1B.2814) HD Valve springs (1B.2813) 1-3/4" Carburetors Cold air box (7H.1724) Hi-lift camshaft (1B.2892) Dist. spec. adv. curve (7H.1727) HD rear springs (1B.8929) HD anti-roll bar (7H.1721) HD front shocks (1B.8935) HD front springs (H.8422) 25 gal or 15 gal gas tank Overdrive Alfin brake drums Disc brake kit (H.8249) Competition clutch (H.8255/6) Wire Wheels (60 spoke - AHH 8000/8001) Oil cooler (AJA-5291) Le Mans type hi-comp pistons Limited slip differential (HAC-25)