Morris minor A-series turbo
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Hi, thinking about turning my morris into an a-series turbo.

Going to be a rolling project, need to get engine up and running with all cooling ect mocked up ready to pull 1098 out and turbo lump in over a weekend as need the car to get to work

I have read through a few threads on here but have a few questions...

1) As minors are rwd, what block would be best, 1275 midget or an 'A+' from a 1300 marina/ital?

2) Do I need a metro turbo head, or will the standard midget/a+ head be ok? Or can the non turbo heads be modded to suit?

3) Want to use type 9 box for the 5th gear, plus std box probably not handle extra power,what clutch would fit + be upto the extra power?

4) I know I need the metro turbo, manifold, actuator ect but what about pistons? Only wanting a standard engine, run 4 psi boost (no ecu) but heard you can fit a solenoid to be able to switch between 4 and 7 psi boost?

Can anyone think of anything different needed for a rwd engine or anything I can do to make all this easier with the added space in engine bay compared to minis? (Photo of bay attached)


Just want a rough guide so I can start collecting parts

Cheers, James.

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Quick reply here but look at tadge44 and steve1275. Both have turbo'd rwd so should be a good starting point for you

we are here to help james, i have done a few turbo conversions on minors, which are insane..... when done imagine 200 hp and 190 ft pounds in your car ? WTF !

Cheers rob will bookmark and have a read

Thanks BenRoss, ye that would be good haha, wanting just standard engine ATM as only 17 (insurance) have you got any photos of the install on a minor, also what axle/ gearbox did you use? Thinking type 9 and escort axle

been 17 james i would not advise, you whatsoever!

your only a baby

so just go for normaly aspirated engine tuned more than enough.

ATM nearly 18, By the time brakes and suspension have been sorted and then started building the actual engine I'll be nearly 20, not just going to stick the turbo engine in and kill myself in it haha

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Edited by JamesOBrien on 6th Apr, 2013.

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Edited by JamesOBrien on 6th Apr, 2013.

lets wait and see, i would not advise anyone under 30 with more than 80 hp i have been there with my son sadley!

Steve you're getting old. so old in fact that 30 seems young!!!

Most on here had pretty poky motors in their early 20s. I had a 205gti 1.9 at 21 and a legacy turbo (200bhp) at 24. I was sensible enough by then.

I think he's being sensible. I suggest that you get a quick insurance quote. don't say you have done the work, just say what it is. should give you an idea of cost.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

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Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

You need a 7.5 inch clutch with a modified flywheel.Peter May Engineering sell the kit but ittis not cheap.I have some used stuff lying around,pm me if I can help.Also think about the rear axle partic half shafts.If only for street use,may be ok,but look at better shafts.

'Where does the engine go?'

And the standard gearbox wont last very long.
Fitting a type 9 is an answer, but it will cost quite a bit.
A Sierra 1.6 clutch can be used on a modified flywheel and has held 140 bhp on my car OK