help needed in a turbo engine rebuilt
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hi,
i'am french.
I'am begin in the mini turbo world
I have bought a metro turbo engine.
I want completely rebuilt it. I think that is the good time to increase his power.
So i need some help, I want to now your experience, what is good or not for this engine??
Whats modification i must to do.??

- 1275, 1293, more??
-Cameshaft? which?
-turbo? I have 2 turbos from Renault super 5 GT Turbo in my stock.
-Carbs?
-intercoller?
-Dumpvalve?
-Head modification?
-10, 12, 13 inch alloy wheels?

So what i must to do.???????

I'am sure, you have say that many time, but it's very difficult to find it when we don't speak very well english.
Many thanks
regards

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many thanks for your informations.
i have a mg metro camshaft in my stock, you say it's better?
If i anderstand what you say,
idéal engine is
1275 or 1293, phase 2 camshaft, T2 turbo, inetrcooler and dump?

What for the exhaust? large or standard bore? 1 or 2 silencer?
thanks
I' am dreaming now!!!
bye

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1380 mini pick up in restauration AND Mini turbo with clubman flip front project!!!

Yes if you have a decent mg metro camshaft in stock that would be a good one to use, the standard metro turbo camshaft is the same as a normal 1275 metro.

As the turbo acts as a silencer most people only use a single box exhaust, 2" bore size.

-MINI CLUBMAN 1380 TURBO-

thanks for your link. Very insteresting

Do you know which pistons i must use to bore up my turbo engine to 1293? i think they are not the same than a ordinary 1275....

Where do you install the T2 turbo, without the specific installation kit?
On the left of the engine or behind it like the original? I will try to build a systeme myself, because i think the kit of miragemotorsport is to expensive.

Do someone has documentation or link whith the head and engine cotations??
Thanks

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Yeah the mirage kit is actually superb value for money really. But if you fancy a go yourself go for it I would if i had the time.

(i'm building a mirage kitted car at the mo. hopefully be running soon although i've said that since christmas! )

another question,
What do yout think for the gearbox?
A straight cut is hard to be driveeverydays, and very expensive....
Can i use tue origin metro turbo gearbox??
Thanks

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for a lowish power engine, circa 120bhp i'd say you'd get away with a good condition box for a good number of miles. i'd also std drops would be fine.
Diff must be in good condition as well and i'd replace for a cross pin for security.

hi,
some friends of mine says me that the original gearbox isn't a good idéa.
Do you drive with it? No problem?

I will try to place my t2 turbo on the left of the engine with a modified manifold. Wait and see....

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ok, i will try to drive with my standart turbo gear box after a good rebuilt.

To resume what i must to change to increase the engine power to 120 BPH?
thanks

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hi
i'am back from hollidays.

What i must change to increase the engine ower to 120bph?

I will rebuilt the engine head next week end
Thanks
bye

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Not a lot really. slightly lower CR, increase in boost, good intercooler and you should be there. A cam change may be preferable.

Everything needs to be in good shape though to be able to use the power on a regular basis reliably

Main part of the equation is having it all set up properly!