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rodriguez_87

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21st Nov, 2006 at 07:22:32pm

hi, im in need of some advice. i have fitted a turbo technics kit to my mini. it is a 'suck through' system using Garrett/AIResearch T2 unit. and as far as im aware, it is running the same wastegate actuator as the R5 GTT.
first of all, im running a HIF44 carb. what needle should i start with to get the fuelling somewhere near sensible?
secondly, i intend on running the engine with standard metro compression as the engine is a low mileage unit and im not in a hurry to rip it apart and fit low comp pistons. i dont intend to run excessive boost as the car is driven daily but what sort of boost would i be able to get away with?
Any advice and information on the turbo technics kit gratefully received as im finding it hard to find any information on this particular setup.

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21st Nov, 2006 at 07:29:39pm

I dont know much about the setup but as far as the compression boost is concerned it will be the same as the standard metro turbo engine. plenty of info on the site check the FAQ etc


rodriguez_87

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21st Nov, 2006 at 07:33:15pm

when i say standard metro compression, i mean the compression on the engine from a standard metro not the turbo

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22nd Nov, 2006 at 09:27:35am

The sntandard Metro and the Metro turbo did have the same Compression ratio of 9.4:1.

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22nd Nov, 2006 at 02:44:15pm

I understood the 'typical' 1275 metro was 9.75:1 ?

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22nd Nov, 2006 at 09:58:20pm

can we have some pics of your setup, I am considering suck through with LPG on my Commer walk thru

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22nd Nov, 2006 at 11:08:13pm

suck through? you will need a standard profile needle for that! not the Turbo ones!

Best bet is try winsu program, that should get you in a ball park, but from there i doubt there will be many that can tell you. It will mostly be down to rolling road sessions.

Dave is right about the compression ratio, its the later non Cooper mini 1275s that are 9.4:1

Edited by Sprocket on 22nd Nov, 2006.

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 Is it A-Series only? I think it should be...
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rodriguez_87

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24th Nov, 2006 at 11:04:12am

yeah ill put some photos on soon. shes up and runnung now. the engine was in stage 1 tune before the turbo conversion and seems to run fine now on 7psi boost. im just worried about leaning out at higher revs, ill get it rolling roaded as soon as though

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24th Nov, 2006 at 12:27:53pm

I've always been really interested in this set up. There's a van on ebay for sale at the moment with a TT kit on it. I'd love to see any pics you have of it. *happy*
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