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as above what boost is it safe to run on a metro 1293 turbo which is in a mini it has been fully done all internals are very strong so what can i run safely thanks blownmini

Hi there im building a turbo enigne for my mini, and i have been doing some reasurch, and i have read that 12psi is good. this is what i will be running when i get it in my car.

depends on what your compression ratio is and how much control over your ignition timing you have.

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What boost you can run depends on many factors, it not just a case of running what you like.
The fuelling, ignition timing, compression ratio and intake temp must all be taken into consideration as well as the overall "strength" of the engine.

Phil.

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thanks guys ur all really help full i thought 12psi would be ok then ignition is set to 25 degree advance i think that might be wrong the compresion ratio is very very low a bit of a secret really what intercooler u lot runnin then as i have 2 sapphire cossie welded together an they are shit so open to sujestions lads an what u lot think to the idea of running a second rad for a laugh as u can never keep an engine 2 cool can u

cheers blown mini
P.s does any1 know of a mk1 red mini turbo with a black roll cage an has a white roof it has red buckets and harnesses is it 1 of urs boys reg plate XTB 113L is it any1s on here cause its fuckin fast lol

sounds like you talk out of your ring piece to me!

Its a scret what intercooler I run too....

This is a share site... tell us and we tell you... its more fun like that. Then peopple can advise, comment or take the piss....

Its all part of the fun IMO.

Alex

AlexF

I'll find out where the registered keeper of that mini (XTB 113L) is tonight when i speak to a mate of mine in the force.

I'm sure a few people would like to know the home address of the owner of that mini for future reference!

You sound just like someone else on this board... Interesting.

Edited by turbodave16v on 3rd Mar, 2004.

blownmini on the rolling road thread you said you ran 15psi and had a pace intercooler fitted????

giallofly im likeing your replies

no longer a series, but still 1.3 turbo.

"likeing"...do you mean liking?

i like them too!

"2 sapphire cossie welded together"

The problem is pretty obvious;
you actually have to have them, physically weld them together, physically fit them to a mini that exists, then do some tests to establish the "shit"ness.

I suspect you fail at hurdle one. The rest is a fantasy.

i think u lot a crackers i have a s2 pace intercooler but have just got the 2 sapphire cossie intercoolers done an i ment about da boost i want more is it gonna be safe an which intercooler do i use

Ok..

what CR?
What octane fuel?
Head gasket type?
Is the intercooler front mounted/how efficient is it?
how competant is your rolling road operator?
Are you after drivability or just a BIG bhp figure?

Maybe you should speak to prodrive....