new engine, and few questions
Turbo Mini Forums

hi, ordered my new engine today, i was gonna get an old one for now, but thought i may as well go the hole hog straight away,

1293cc Full spec TURBO engine, Fully worked weged & Bladed crank, A+ Race prepared rods ARP Bolts, FORGED Omega 15cc pistons, T2 Avonbar cam, Steel duplex, Fully modified 30cc head, 1.5 roller rockers, 4-spd S/Cut box, S/Cut drops, U/lite steel f/w & b/p, Bonded clutch,

what do you think of the spec?

gonna run 22-25psi on a garratt t25.

probably going to get a recon turbo from mirage motorsports.

what intercooler would you guys reccomend for running this spec?

also, i assume i will need to make modifications to the plenum? if i do, what would need doing?

finally, spoke to avonbar about getting a carb nedle and actuator, but they can only do me one for up to 18 psi, can you reccomend anywhere i can get these from?

many thanks

dave.

ps. sorry about all the questions. thought id get them out of the way in one topic, rather than keep putting new ones up

www.mini-roadster.741.com

Roadster conversion kits on the way!

if anyone can post you a needle that`ll suit your engine to 25psi , hats off to them .
get to peter baldwins and get RR`d and he`ll profile you a needle to suit your engine ...
intercooler ... rs turbo , cossie , custom made ... its up to you just position is right

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

sorry if it sounds stupid, but whose peter baldwin?

www.mini-roadster.741.com

Roadster conversion kits on the way!

he works at RR in cambs , and sometimes at the weekends he does a bit of track stuff !!!!

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

Edited by Tom Fenton on 16th Mar, 2005.

ok, will do that, does anyone have any contact details for him?

www.mini-roadster.741.com

Roadster conversion kits on the way!

pm me for his number


bk450 takes 25psi up the 1/4 , don`t know how i know that cos i only run 15 psi myself .lol.

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

yeah fooking right!

reliability... you mean will it last 200,000 miles like a modern engine?!

no!!

hehehe

Alex

AlexF

Dave, are you implying that Mark has run more than 15psi boost on his engine.. He told me that BIR1 occationally exceeded 10psi up the strip. It was mostly used for shopping he told me..
Mark??

If you dont mind me asking, how much has this engine cost you? as im looking to buy a built turbo engine in the next few months, and am trying to price it all up.

i was gonna ask how much it cost plus thought all companys wanted engines on exchange only?

only for shopping and the previous owner was a sweet little old lady .....NOT

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

Never raced, rallied or beaten off the lights I heard!

alex

AlexF

do i look bothered .lol. buyer beware !!.lol. bodge and run as they say !!!

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

Exactly:


LOL :)

loads of life in them!!!!











:o

alex

AlexF

grotting looks a bit rough

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

them plastic tiles spacers would have helped too....

alex

AlexF

MINI6R4

for get the 1.5 rockers as this will make the motor more of a PIG to drive
these only make drive train wear MASSIVLEY

good luck with the 25psi boost!

its power your after not boost

why ben???
mine and jons are sweet as a nut to drive with 1.5`s on

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

sorry re read your post missed the more bit out

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

apparently, the engine has been up and running, and figures are: 140 bhp at 12psi, and 197bhp at 20psi, does this sound about right to you guys? hopefully will be able to take it over that 200bhp mark without too many difficulties.

the only thing that slightly worries me is how long the engine is likely to last, assuming i keep the boost down most of the time, it should wear ok shouldn't it? also, with the needle in the carb again, would this need to be changed if i run the boost at say 12psi normally? but then want to whack it right up on occasion?

www.mini-roadster.741.com

Roadster conversion kits on the way!

how are you intending to use this car? if daily then id say dont bother! i really wouldnt.

expect frequent maintenance as many guys on here running a lot of power do.

i pointed out maintanance, not fixing things when they break, prevention is better than the cure

Edited by iain on 17th Mar, 2005.

140bhp at 12psi sounds feasible. But getting over the 200bhp mark from what I have read is not just a case of more boost, have a look at Miniwilliams site he has over 200bhp but it has taken years of work and lots of money no doubt to get there, the same goes for others with high bhp such as Jon.