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Sunny Blackpool

6th Jan, 2005 at 06:44:20pm

Hi all,

Just getting some ideas together for my engine rebuild, and wondered if anyone could recommend a really good short motor for my turbo?

Cylinder head is 35.7 x 32, and would like forged pistons that will provide good Comp. Ratio (Seen 15cc in Avonbar kits)

Any advice chaps? *wink*

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157 BHP , 170 lb ft @ 15psi .... So far....
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6th Jan, 2005 at 08:33:54pm

recomend as in reccomend a supplier, or reccomend as in what parts to use?

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Sunny Blackpool

7th Jan, 2005 at 08:36:39pm

Any advice on parts to use would be great...I'm not clued up on turbo engines at all...Price seems to be my only grounds for parts selection at the moment!

I'm after building a fast road engine, so she can't be too lumpy!
A good 0-60 is essential needless to say! *happy*

89' Metro Turbo
157 BHP , 170 lb ft @ 15psi .... So far....
Mikeanics Rolling Road
WINNER OF RETRO CARS SHOW BEST 80's MODIFIED CAR




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7th Jan, 2005 at 08:44:41pm

if cost is your major concern keep it standard
except for a phase 2 cam.

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Sunny Blackpool

7th Jan, 2005 at 09:33:09pm

Well, I'm planning to run a Vmax Scart 'Monster' spec head, 1293cc, forged pistons, etc etc, running a SC CR 'box.

I just wondered if anyone rated a particular company for turbo short motors? *wink*

89' Metro Turbo
157 BHP , 170 lb ft @ 15psi .... So far....
Mikeanics Rolling Road
WINNER OF RETRO CARS SHOW BEST 80's MODIFIED CAR




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7th Jan, 2005 at 09:43:10pm

morspeeds prices are good, got my short engine kit off him aswell as my head.

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Sunny Blackpool

7th Jan, 2005 at 10:50:05pm

Cheers for the tip off. I've seen a few adverts in the Miniworld magazine, but I have never thought to check them out.

Just gonna check out their website....*wink*

89' Metro Turbo
157 BHP , 170 lb ft @ 15psi .... So far....
Mikeanics Rolling Road
WINNER OF RETRO CARS SHOW BEST 80's MODIFIED CAR




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Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do!

Near Lincoln

8th Jan, 2005 at 08:47:57pm

whereabouts are you? helps if the builder is local really. get to know them better.

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9th Jan, 2005 at 01:01:21am

i think the monster head would be too undrivable for normal road use, you'd be much better off going for a vmax head that a little bit less severe. also you wont need forged pistons, turbo cast pistons should keep you happy.

vmax did my engine, they were great and the prices were good too

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Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do!

Near Lincoln

9th Jan, 2005 at 05:12:22pm

keep it fairly mild, lower the CR a bit and make sure its built well. a good 120/130 would be a nice road motor and still very quick in a light mini

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9th Jan, 2005 at 08:43:42pm

ring up and discuss things wth a few builders, they will guide you in the right directions
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