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12th May, 2004 at 06:24:49pm

Sorry 4 caps locks. Would it be expensive to fit an rsturbo engine into a mini ?? or any other small powerfull engine ??, what would you be able to put into a mini with most power and least hassle ??? thanks very much 4 any/all help i recieve.

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12th May, 2004 at 07:46:04pm

Define small,powerful and least hassle and we might be able to give you more info

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12th May, 2004 at 09:48:01pm

Ford Fiesta RS Turbo would be very good for a Mini engine: T2 with 50 compr. trim and 0,47AR turbine housing! (Turbo No. TBO250)
Harry

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rsturbo mini

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12th May, 2004 at 10:34:11pm


Ford Fiesta RS Turbo would be very good for a Mini engine: T2 with 50 compr. trim and 0,47AR turbine housing! (Turbo No. TBO250)
Harry


hi tom. escort and fiesta have bascially the same engine in them. would they make good power in a mini >?, I am looking to make around 160bhp. (which is the norm for a rs turbo engine). would it be hard to fit up ?? any clues ?? links etc etc websites ? im new to the mini world, but would love to make a sleeping beauty !!

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12th May, 2004 at 10:48:30pm

Harry, I think he wants to ditch the A-series altogether, not source a turbo!

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13th May, 2004 at 08:45:52am

www.16vminiclub.com is probably best for hybrid instalations.

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13th May, 2004 at 09:17:25am


Here's a link to an RS Turbo mini

It's been in the mags and around at the shows,
few bits and pieces around on the web too i think

engines in the rear though

http://www.minipark.net/html/car-2502.html

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13th May, 2004 at 09:39:17am

160 is not std for one of those engines.. but then again its only a chip, exh and filter to get 160 :)

alex

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14th May, 2004 at 07:53:39am

I've seen stuarts car run a few times very quick!! but that conversion would not be cheap, I could think of better engines bhp for ?

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I think the welsh one has it right!


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of turbo twinkie in a car and first to
run a 1/4 in one!!

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