Turbo conversion
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Hey guys,

I'm pretty sure this has been done to death, but here goes...

I'm running a 1293 engine in my mini. I am very interested in turbo'ing it.

What is needed and at what cost?!

Edited by AlexB on 20th Jul, 2004.

just have a good read through the site mate, ive got a feeling your close to me? im near gainsborough, if so pop over and take a look at whats involved.

cost all depends on what you want to get out of the engine.

yeah, i bought the hubs and drive flanges off you.

Brought along that fat anoying mate of mine!

thought it was you, mine should be up and running soon so you can take a look if you want at some point. done a fair few! might even be tempted to sell the turbo setup....

I cant decide whether to go for a turbo or run a Nitrous system.

If you wanna sell let us know first... unless you wanna straight swap engines?!

err no thanks mate only be selling it to build a higher power setup

turbo is the way to go, can always add nitrous after then if you want.

Just remember you dont have to keep filling a turbo up, plus for a good nitrous system the costs would be similar to a turbo that would produce power all day long.

Doesnt take a big budget to have 100horses day in day out.

oh well, worth a try.

Let us know if your selling up... or willing to get hold of a turbo unit for us!?

Cheers,

Ben

Ive got various bits and bobs you'll need, just look out for a 1275 engine, not an mg just one with normal compression and turbo that. they are good for turbo'in and very cheap too.

then you just need a few bits like carb, turbo and dizzy and your away.