Ratty..... NA to TURBO .....
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After 5yrs of being on the road I have decided to take the mini off the road to sort out the motor.. was going to fit twin 1 1/2 HIF su's....But have been given a turbo set up by a friend who I've done a lot of work for.. so I have decided to turbo...

More to follow. ..

Edited by rattydriver on 8th Apr, 2014.

I was told "once you've had a turbo you'll never go back"

Good luck with the build and dont be afraid to ask questions, BUT be ready for all sorts of replies, some inforamtional and some funny.

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile

Yes i'm ready Lee... been on another well known forum for a number of years , got the whole build on there.....

hopefully will start work over the weekend

Edited by rattydriver on 12th Apr, 2014.

Ratty before accident respray


accident damage


after repair

How are you getting on mate, get much done today?

stripped the engine out



got this to fit



had to remove the weber box



removed the heater and moved wiring



cut out for the turbo box, having a bigger box to allow for ease of access

Edited by rattydriver on 12th Apr, 2014.

Great progress

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile

i like it its unique !

Cheers Lee and Benross, lots to do....

Cheers Lee and Benross, lots to do....

That's one massive hole you have there :o

No going back now

I still get surprised how much a car changes with just a colour change.

Looks like your getting stuck in anyway

The split colour scheme makes it look very different

Edited by rattydriver on 13th Apr, 2014.

Yes makes a big difference just changing the colour.... may go darker green and purple roof.... Green goblin........

It's a big cut out due to removing the weber box aswell.... think I might keep it big though for easy access..... may have the
back removable aswell so it's easier to get to the turbo and exhaust..

Edited by rattydriver on 13th Apr, 2014.

I remember seeing this on the minis in leciestershire fb group :)

Yeh has been on there..... been in the garage tonight and split the engine and box.... going to fit the central oil pick up and change to the 3.7:1 diff

3.7 FD?
Are you sure; what are you going to use it for?

Dazed and Confused....

Razzing around . Not bothered about top end more sprinting

Razzing around haha, are you 17?!

They don't die, they just get faster!

I would re considered the 3.7 with a turbo just my opinion though
Car looks nice in green, I had to look twice too from red to green seemed a complete different mini

Yes i moved to the darkside

Instagram @jdm_brett

I'll put a post up regarding the diff

made the turbo box at work , primed up ready for fitting



Positioned and trimmed





views from inside

Edited by rattydriver on 15th Apr, 2014.

Borrowed 1293 Sprites Mig welder and partly welded in the turbo box this afternoon, box is slightly short at the top so I will need to put a small plate inside to weld body and box too , apart from that it's looking good..

Just a couple of pics of Ratty when I got him during rebuild