TD03 FROM VOLVO T6 OR BMW 135/335
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I just bought an mg turbo engine that has been rebuilt, new rings, sleeves, grind and bearings. I paid a motza as they are like hens teeth in Australia.

The T3 setup will be sold soon hopefully.

I'm looking to fit a smaller turbo and negate the need to cut the shell, nightmare here to get that registered.

Has anyone fitted a TD03?

In a volvo s80 T6 two of them make 280hp from 2x1.4 litres. In a 135/335 two of them make 300 hp.

They are tiny, like 5" diameter shells so will drop in easily behind the engine. They are water cooled and good for full boost, low inertia etc etc.

So why can't I find anyone who has used one?

There a bit small for big power thats all, sound well suited for a 998 some one looking for 150 ish bhp, there are a few td04 powered minis
Another thing not many people look into the td series turbos its usually all garrett
The k0 series and td0 there has been a few but they largely get over looked

Yes i moved to the darkside

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If looking for around 150hp as an absolute max, I think these will be well matched. They are tiny I agree... I was looking over a twin-turbo vole in the breakers and trying to figure out how to get them off. That part seemed like a real challenge lol
Remember, a GENUINE 150hp feels pretty crazy in a vehicle as small and light as a mini; at least for a few months lol

Edited by TurboDave16V on 11th Oct, 2014.