turbo setup Please advise
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is this a good starting point advice needed quickly

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1275-a-series-en...cvip=true&rt=nc

or item number 171067970996 on ebay and can this tubo be mounted at the back of exhaust I have already cut the bulkhead and fitted the box advice needed

I can remember when you could buy a complete running Metro Turbo for £250! One thing to bear in mind is that even a good looking complete engine and ancillaries usually will still need a rebuild to give close to factory performance, you are missing the carburettor of course and I guarantee it will crunch in 2nd!

the item has ended.

you will need a full rebuild on it, ....... thats for sure!

Edited by BENROSS on 4th Jul, 2013.

I know item as ended but I have been offered it but unsure why tubo is side mounted and could it be mounted on rear of engine as I want to keep brake sefvo

as it comes with petrol tank oil cooler and all bits I thought it quite cheep as I can have it delivered at less than what the auction start price was

The carb is on it and plenom and petrol reg

The manifold is a home brew and looks like a modified LCB. These tend to crack as the tube gauge is too thin.

For £450 is doesn't look too bad as long as all the bits are useable.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

but would I be able to buy a rear mount manifold for this turbo and mount on rear of engine

Yes. Turbo looks like standard Metro T3, so a standard metro manifold will do the trick.

They're readily available.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

I am going to strip the lot and rebuild anyway have done a couple of complete builds on a series engines and box but am new to the turbo side

is it this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-metro-turbo-e...=item232cc1d692

That's the one. £60 is a bit steep. Especially as the first time you start it the smoke from that paint will restrict your breathing!!!!

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

how much you reckon I should pay then and will I need to get one for carb as well

Bet you I've got one in my stash.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

The carb manifold shown is the corrrect one.

I'd say £40 is a maximum for ex manifolds. I've seen them go fe less.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

I'll be popping down to my container next week for a look for some other bits. Just drop me a PM if you are interested in an exhaust manifold.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

just pmd john
I been told it doesn't look like a turboengine just looks like turbo been put on a std 1275 any other opinions

If you've already done the bulkhead mods I'd go for a standard metro turbo manifold

Engine wise easy way to check is to see if the head is stamped with a T by the thermostat
That will show if it's a turbo head anyway

Have you got a running 1275 engine at the moment?

Reading up on RTS Clutches

No I got no engine or parts at all yet wrlondon

Not all turbo heads are stamped.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

The pistons are stamped
M2210 D1C
does anyone know if these are turbo pistons as the engine shows no other sign of having being lowered in compresion

This is it

oops pictures not uploading for some reason