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Unkle

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2nd Dec, 2007 at 12:14:40pm

Hi all, been nearly 20 years since I last owned a mini! - Been far too long.

So shortly (in the new year) will be looking for any basic spec mini that body isn't shot.

Plan a respray in Orange and a turbo installation for light road and track use.

Any advice gratefully received! Guessing i'll need around 150bhp to get reasonable track times/fun.

Cheers

andy


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2nd Dec, 2007 at 12:22:15pm

Hi,
Welcome to TM! :)
Have a browse around you'll find plenty of info to help you in your project *wink*
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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Unkle

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2nd Dec, 2007 at 12:28:11pm

Thanks for the welcome.........I'll be browsing around now and apologise in advance for any stupid questions!

last time I worked on a mini it was a 1974 and the car was only about 13 years old!*wink**wink* so turbo's are new to me (in mini's) but seems the sensible path to decent power.

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Bermingum

2nd Dec, 2007 at 12:38:22pm

Hi,
I've come to the same conclusion.
I'm currently running an N/A 1380, but ditching that for a standard 1275 running about 10 psi, should give the same results but a lot nicer to drive *wink*
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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2nd Dec, 2007 at 12:48:22pm

Hello Unkle...welcome

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

Unkle

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2nd Dec, 2007 at 12:49:51pm




On 2nd of Dec, 2007 at 12:38pm Bat said:
Hi,
I've come to the same conclusion.
I'm currently running an N/A 1380, but ditching that for a standard 1275 running about 10 psi, should give the same results but a lot nicer to drive *wink*
Cheers,
Gavin :)


Great minds think alike!

I was looking at the 1293 with similar amount of psi maybe a little more.

I did like the lok of Morspeed's 1293 running 17psi & around 170bhp but not sure how long that sort of engine would last! Probably as long as a tuned 1380.......

Unkle

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2nd Dec, 2007 at 12:51:27pm

double post

Edited by Unkle on 2nd Dec, 2007.


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Bermingum

2nd Dec, 2007 at 02:53:38pm

Hi,
With good oil in it you shouldn't have to many problems.
It gets more expensive as the boost goes up as you need to spend more on the g/box, S/C drops then S/C box!
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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3rd Dec, 2007 at 12:04:07am

Welcome...turbo is the only way to go! *wink*

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3rd Dec, 2007 at 10:26:22am

Welcome Matey!

In the 13's at last!.. Just

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Sunny suffolk

11th Dec, 2007 at 12:57:22pm

Hello and welcome, good luck with the project

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