Fitting Turbo to mini 1/3i(1994)
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I was wondering if anyone could help me?
I recently purchased a T3 turbo and manifold for my mini cooper 1.3i(1994)

I have been told that this is not possible and the only way to go around this is to replace the injector with the original carb! The only problem that I see with this is that the Lamb sensor would need to be removed, but with this the ECU would not read correctly.

Would I need to remove the ECU as well and replace it with a Dizzy?

Please could you advise what you think would be the best way to go around this, as im really desperate to get the turbo fitted and start having some fun.

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Edited by Mini_Andy on 26th Feb, 2008.

Hi,
Once you've put a carb on it you'll never pass an MOT emissions test!
About the only 2 chances you've got are

1. Megasquirt ECU and special (MPi type) code. This is currently under development, see the EFi section.

2. TBi injection, like SPi. I'm trying this and I don't know if it'll work or how long it's going to take

Neither solution is going to be cheap or quick!
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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