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gene johnson

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30th Sep, 2021 at 07:49:01pm

Not sure if was a member in the previous site, maybe, anyway I'm here now.
Not qualifying as a Mini owner, but an inline A---1275(Midget) in a Minor '61 LCV. I've just rebuilt the engine stock bore, new HC pistons, a "fast road cam", that's basically a Metro Turbo cam (256/268) and a set of 1.5 RR. I have a lightened flywheel (12lbs) and a T-50 five speed. I've scored all the parts for a turbo setup from a Metro Turbo for it but want to use a better turbo than the T-3. My son suggested a T-4, but that's pretty old now, maybe a 1274 is a bolt on (?). I'll keep the boost pretty low for longevity. Open to all suggestions for a street car...

Otherwise, have 240SX discs all around, 185 70 tires on 5.5x14 NX alloys, 3.90 diff., Whiteline HD sway bars on both ends, lowered 1 1/2", poly bushings everywhere. Had an issue with axle tramp before the rebuild so I maybe need traction bars.


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shane

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30th Sep, 2021 at 08:29:43pm

Hi and Welcome.
A T4 would be atrocious, most folk these days use the GT1752 with very good results, there's a wealth of knowledge and experience at you finger tips with the search button.

Shane


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1st Oct, 2021 at 08:23:36am

Welcome to the site

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1st Oct, 2021 at 08:39:50am

Welcome!

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1st Oct, 2021 at 02:56:19pm

Welcome 👌

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

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2nd Oct, 2021 at 11:19:00am

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2nd Oct, 2021 at 06:37:48pm

Hi Gene, You're in good company for silly ideas, welcome!

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SouthPark, Colorado

4th Oct, 2021 at 10:54:36am

That minor looks pretty good.

So yeah, don’t do the T4 - or the T3
Just get an GT1752 - or a Chinese equivalent off ebay - or the genuine Garrett 727264-5001S or the new line of turbos like the GBC17-250 36mm

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5th Oct, 2021 at 07:57:27am

Great car, and another 'wrong way round' engine (I have a Midget) Welcome!

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10th Oct, 2021 at 09:09:04pm

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13th Oct, 2021 at 03:07:04pm

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Sam snelling

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30th Dec, 2021 at 08:17:57pm

Hi sorry to jump on the post can’t see where to start my own, I’m thinking of going down the turbo root and the parts I’m looking at are:
Fusion fabs manifold + plenum
1752 turbo
Passat intercooler
Aem afr gauge
Mega jolt ignition
K&n filter
Couple of questions I’ve got are is there anything people would change? Is there anything I’ll need to go with them? Will I be able to keep my radiator at the side if I mount the intercooler at that side or will I need to front mount it to make room for pipe work? And has anyone got any of the parts for sale? Thanks Sam

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