Running 1275 mini engine :)
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Hey guys, been a while since I've been on here

desperate to get my mini back on the road so want a running ready to go 1275. Have some cash waiting and I will be selling my turbo gear if you want to swap or p/e etc.

Be nice if it came with some toys like camshafts and a bigger bore such as a 1380 but it NEEDS to be a runner ready to go.

Cheers

Craig

what happened to the turbo?

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=469104&fr=0

it smokes when on boost so think the turb needs a rebuild, thing is I really want honda conversion instead I started the turbo project because I thought it would be cheap power 500 at most and then I could save up for Honda. 3.5k later I still need to spend more money

Would you not be better just rebuilding the turbo? You put a great deal of work into the build and would be a shame to quit now??

Is there oil in the intercooler pipes? May not be the turbo, could be valve stem seals, or guides or something silly like that?

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

He's had the head rebuilt...

Just stick this on it and go enjoy it.

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=527510

Problem is turbo rebuild is 350 then a rolling road day at slark is another 350 if its not turbo and is rings then its another 250 for a rehone and new rings IF it doesnt need a re-bore its best part of 1k meaning ill have spent 4.5k on the engine alone and I havnt realy touched the box yet

Who rebuilds a turbo for 350? Buy a new fecker for that! Yikes

Do a compression test to check for ring wear...
T2s cant be yoo expensive on ebay

I agree with rob!

Plus youll have a lot more fun in the turbo mini rather than wacking a heavy honda setup in there

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!

£350 for a for day at slark! Surely it can't be that much?

Why don't you take the turbo off and run the engine as an n/a, if the smoking stops then you know it was just the turbo, have fun driving the car and keep a look out for a cheap t3 in the mean time. :)

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Don't be fooled into thinking that Hondas are fit and forget, modern engines break as often as A series engines, especially when you start modifying them to fit in a mini. Plenty of people on 16vminiclub rebuilding their engines at the moment.