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big_pete

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14th Feb, 2010 at 11:38:24pm

Right guys after deciding turbo power is a far better option than supercharging I have been looking at my options and unfortunately I am even more confused as to what I need lol

I have an initial budget of £3500 but I don't care how long or how much it costs lol

I have nothing to start with so need pointed in the line of what parts and where? It seems there is no exact formula to getting a 200bhp mini.

I assume 1293 is the more sensible option as it's leaving more in the bores and ie more boost?

I have looked and the minispeed concept package and avonbar package too. Is it possible/finacially sound to start with these??

I know you guys must get sick of asking these questions but the more research I do myself the further back I get lol

I have hopefully got my hands on a Metro Turbo and manifold, would I best get this refurbished?? I also assume mappable ignition is highly reccommended??

Thanks in advance guys, seem like a real helpful bunch on here *happy*

TTFN Pete




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15th Feb, 2010 at 12:45:10am

try www.turbo-mini.com


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15th Feb, 2010 at 04:18:36am

^^^^ that site has all the answers well compacted - here there is potentially too much info...

In short: Spend 400 quid on a set of forged pistons. Use lightly worked A+ rods with ARP bolts. Use standard head gasket and head studs to keep costs down. Use standard crank (balanced of course). Buy a Benross or Turbo-phil head.

Now spend the money you've saved by NOT buying exotic parts, or from a 'name' shop to purchase a new, quality turbocharger (ie a Garrett GT series).

You also need to think about a transmission - but that's all in your court. At the very least, get a 4-pin diff.


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Send an email to jim@sheepspeed.com and buy his engine, as he's planning something bigger and better I believe... *wink*

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15th Feb, 2010 at 09:06:09am

nail on the head, in short.

On 2nd Oct, 2009 Vegard said:

On 1st Oct, 2009 Jimster said:
I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo


These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder.


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phew!!! thank you brett for smashing in my back doors .( not something i imagined writing... EVER)

big_pete

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15th Feb, 2010 at 01:14:47pm

Will email him, the spec of his current engine is very impressive.

Would standard gasket and bolts be up to the job?

Have been reading turbo-mini, very interesting..

Thanks guys :)

TTFN Pete




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15th Feb, 2010 at 01:17:37pm

This may be of interest:

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=247279

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15th Feb, 2010 at 01:33:10pm

excellent thanks!

Loved your feature BTW, impressive is an understatement

TTFN Pete



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