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617 Posts Member #: 6558 Post Whore Pueblo, Colorado, USA |
14th Jul, 2009 at 05:29:48pm
So, I want to know what peoples feelings are on taking a 1963 Mk1 mini and turning it into a turbocharged and fuel injected behemoth? I'm thinking 1430cc motor with a jack knight 6 speed transmission and a low geared ATB diff...
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
14th Jul, 2009 at 05:34:40pm
Depends on the car really. If it's had a hard life and isn't original then go for it.
On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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 1733 Posts Member #: 1910 Post Whore Wilts |
14th Jul, 2009 at 05:38:31pm
Personally, if it is a shed, and needs a major work, do it, but if its fairly original i would leave it be, and only do suttle mods that are easy to change back.
On 15th Jul, 2009 fastcarl said:
the pissed up clown stood back up, did a twirl and left bollock naked, |
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Forum Mod  5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
14th Jul, 2009 at 05:39:01pm
Nothing wrong with that, it can be changed back to standard if required. It would be nice to do an up top turbo though to leave the bulkhead intact
I seriously doubt it! |
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 8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
14th Jul, 2009 at 05:39:36pm
I would question the whole engine gearbox selection.
Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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617 Posts Member #: 6558 Post Whore Pueblo, Colorado, USA |
14th Jul, 2009 at 07:13:32pm
Right now it's just a shell, with a new front end needed. I have an original 997 cooper s motor with head(2 acutally) but the car itself is not a cooper s. Jack knight does make a 6 speed box still, but at a hefty price... I'm thinking six speed for high top speed. I don't want to make a drag car, I'm thinking club racing in the U.S. SCCA(sports car club of america). If I put low gears, 4-somethings, then I'll have good start off, and good top speed.
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 6965 Posts Member #: 507 Fastest A Series Mini in the World leeds/wakefield. |
14th Jul, 2009 at 09:03:43pm
six speed box is a waste of time, you'd be horrified when you calculated how much time you spend changing gears and not accelerating. |
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617 Posts Member #: 6558 Post Whore Pueblo, Colorado, USA |
14th Jul, 2009 at 09:35:02pm
so it would be better to go with a sccr 4 speed then? Or what about minispares 5 speed? |
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 2924 Posts Member #: 95 Post Whore liverpool-on-sea |
14th Jul, 2009 at 09:51:18pm
on the mk1 mini side of things its your car do what the hell you want with it. lol no longer a series, but still 1.3 turbo.
On 28th Nov, 2008 Sprocket said:
Oh now that is a long shaft you have Carl. |
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 12307 Posts Member #: 565 Carlos Fandango Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex |
14th Jul, 2009 at 10:08:59pm
check my mk1 in the link below for some ideas,
On 28th Aug, 2011 Kean said:
At the risk of being sigged... Joe, do you have a photo of your tool? http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...9064&lastpost=1 https://joe1977.imgbb.com/ |
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 4633 Posts Member #: 20 My sister is so fit I won't show anyone her picture Lake District |
14th Jul, 2009 at 11:36:04pm
On 14th Jul, 2009 miniswordsman said:
I have an original 997 cooper s motor with head They never made a 997 Cooper S. It's either a 970 S, or a 997 Cooper. :) |
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617 Posts Member #: 6558 Post Whore Pueblo, Colorado, USA |
15th Jul, 2009 at 04:31:11am
Which one didn't have the mechanical pump machined into the block? One of the earlier blocks was machined flat where the mechanical pump would be. |
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2395 Posts Member #: 229 Gavin@minispares.com kent |
15th Jul, 2009 at 09:46:38am
I wouldn't recommend any 5 speed box for a turbo including the minispares one. |
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 9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
15th Jul, 2009 at 09:53:28am
What sort of top speed are you after? once you know this then you can calculate the diff required to attain that speed.
Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph
On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
the design shows a distinct lack of imagination, talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry. |
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 7765 Posts Member #: 74 I pick holes in everything.. Chief ancient post excavator |
15th Jul, 2009 at 12:57:29pm
On 15th Jul, 2009 miniswordsman said:
Which one didn't have the mechanical pump machined into the block? One of the earlier blocks was machined flat where the mechanical pump would be. ALL early blocks had the fuel pump "recess" but it wasn't drilled. Whatæs the bore of the block? On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem. |
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617 Posts Member #: 6558 Post Whore Pueblo, Colorado, USA |
15th Jul, 2009 at 04:32:58pm
I haven't measured it. I know it's a small bore, as any of my small bore heads fit it perfectly. I'll get the number and some measurements tonight... |
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617 Posts Member #: 6558 Post Whore Pueblo, Colorado, USA |
15th Jul, 2009 at 04:34:11pm
I'm looking for 100+ on the speed. I go on the freeway often, and this would be a weekend track killer, hopefully.
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2496 Posts Member #: 1954 Post Whore Luton Bedfordshire |
16th Jul, 2009 at 01:31:35am
Ageed on this point but for me early mini shels are for restoring and later mini shels are for modifying. Its why I keep away from Mk1s.
On 14th Jul, 2009 Carl said:
on the mk1 mini side of things its your car do what the hell you want with it. lol Own the day
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