engine build with help from turbominis lot of pics
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oh yeah i got some arp 10th & 11th arp head studs but they dont fit :( threads not right. why would anyone use anything different!

Edited by wintersurferuk on 7th Mar, 2010.

well got my rad today in the post!

Ive gone a bought one of thoses cheep chinese alloy rads! well, it looks ok, the finish is not as good as radtec or pace, but for £80 posted in a week, its ok.

This is the two core 50mm one with a temp plug in the bottom. if it doesn't keep it cool, i'll sell it for what i paid for it on ebay and get a minispares super two core! One let down is i cant fit my stant cap :( smaller fitting! they didnt state that on ebay, will send them an email, see if they can do one.

Edited by wintersurferuk on 8th Mar, 2010.

Have you done the pot joints are gear linkage yet?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

do you have a linky to that rad, i think its the one ive been looking ot

Yes i moved to the darkside

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A few of the boys on AUS mini are using them..

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

you can stant caps various sizes bud, just measure the outlet and order the right size cap, cheaper then a new rad lol :)

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

thanks joey, i'll have a look and maybe when its all in i can get another one!

heres the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

no work on the car today as ive been job hunting! hoping to get out there tomo

crap that rad is cheap!

In the 13's at last!.. Just

I have read a lot of bad things about chinese radiators on this forum. As i have learned it, you can only tranfere so many heat calories per square milimeter. The larger the surface, the more heat calories. I know that there are more to radiators than that, but still it can´t be all that bad. They are not more expensive than a standard radiator and i doubt they are worse than starndard radiators.
I got one and i will try it and let you all know if it is shit.

If i have more toys than you when i die, I WIN

Hi

Completely of the radiator topic i am currently trying to work out the best way to turbo my mini at the moment. Being blessed with the extra space of a clubman i am tempted by the layout used here. Is there any big reason why most people don't normally mount the turbo above the clutch instead of behind the block, i've got to make an exhaust manifold anyway so just trying to weight up me options.

Cheers

Edited by t@z on 10th Mar, 2010.

Rad... Quote:

l The material of the radiators is the same as aircraft.

Sounds reassuring

heres some more links
http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=288004
http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=134918

The main reason i bought this was price, im trying to keep costs down and this came with what what i needed and worked out cheaper than a mirage. still its not a straight forward fit and im having to worry about radiant heat issues.

I do like the look of remote turbos, but if you want easy fitment go down the mirage or metro road. Then again, if your handy with a welder and got some spair time then go for it. i think theres a few people working on some at the mo, Paul s's looks the bees, and im sure theres a migla one on the go too.

Some people may be worried about "pulse/momentum." but i haven't read up on this so cant comment. hope I haven't kicked that off again

Pot jonts and gear linking done, break lines made up and clutch hose on order and my first go at making a heat shield lol have to show you the angle grinder ive used

No Tea for you tonight!

definitely like this install
this is the rad i have been looking at btw http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLASSIC-MINI-ALUMINU...=item51908b5f25

Yes i moved to the darkside

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nice. Uk as well so any problems there easy to get hold of. the top looks good. :)

Looks good mate! You've been busy!

I reckon you will still need to move the wiring away.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Thanks for the info, very nice build by the way, if mine looks half as good as yours i'd class it as a success

LOL,

quality heatsheild!

today ive been shopping at minispares, fitted a new filter housing, rad hoses, thermostat, temp sender, oil pressure warning switch and the rad as well.

thanks gary for doing the welding last night,

No worries! Now go and buy a MJ unit so we can get this thing running!

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Why'd you change the rocker cover? The other was way nicer!

I take it you haven't had to make any mods to your bulkhead? Would it be possible to fit a turbo above the clutch housing in a roundnose?

Great looking build btw!

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