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iain
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Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do!

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Just thought i best compose a little list really *wink*

Metro turbo engine
Fuel pump
Fuel regulator
Bulkhead box
Turbo oil feed (Can be done be modding the old one)
A modified tank with return and enlarged outlet
Downpipe and good exhaust

Ill add more as i think of things

Iain

Edited by iain on 17th Jun, 2003.


iain
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Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do!

Near Lincoln

Just thought i best compose a little list really *wink*

Metro turbo engine
Fuel pump
Fuel regulator
Bulkhead box
Turbo oil feed (Can be done be modding the old one)
A modified tank with return and enlarged outlet
Downpipe and good exhaust

Ill add more as i think of things

Iain

Edited by iain on 17th Jun, 2003.


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Don't forget some decent fuel line.
8mm is best (isn't it Iain?)


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The boring bloke who runs this place.

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Don't forget some decent fuel line.
8mm is best (isn't it Iain?)


iain
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Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do!

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8mm inside diameter for both feed and return is recommended by many and what i have used on mine.

Also a good filter between the tank and the pump. This uses 10mm ID hose though so make sure you get a filter big enough with 10mm tails.
*happy*


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Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do!

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8mm inside diameter for both feed and return is recommended by many and what i have used on mine.

Also a good filter between the tank and the pump. This uses 10mm ID hose though so make sure you get a filter big enough with 10mm tails.
*happy*


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I found a MPI tank solved all my fueling problems. Highly recomend it!

And it's quite.

Edited by FesterTurbo on 9th Jun, 2003.


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I found a MPI tank solved all my fueling problems. Highly recomend it!

And it's quite.

Edited by FesterTurbo on 9th Jun, 2003.


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MPI Tank is a very good mod when convertin to a turbo


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MPI Tank is a very good mod when convertin to a turbo


AuthiMini

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I must say the "turbo box" option does not convince me at all. God knows how much the torsional stress of the bodyshell is affected after you chop the crossmember in half. Also on LHD cars then you almost have no place for the brake and clutch master cyls.
MirageMotorsports sells an interesting kit to fit the Garret T2, as found in Renault 5 GT turbo. The nice thing is that the smaller turbo gives a more progressive torque delivery, and ultimately, more "usable" power and torque. Also the R5GT Turbo "Phase2" already included water cooling for the turbo housing - particularly interesting in a Mini!

Check them out
http://www.miragemotorsport.com/

I planned to fit one of their kits, but right now I don't have the time (and maybe shouldn't spend the money, either)


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Sounds like a pretty good alternative to the T3. Cheers *smiley*


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I have a water cooled T2 in my van. all i did was mod the metro manifold.



but its a lot more work than you think. best bet is as you say, buy the manifold.


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Will settle the left hand drive bit out - it is possible!

I understand the comments about the bulkhead box, but if you consider how many have been modified, and that solid mounting the front subframe (which should be done at the same time) adds strength back, along with the numbers of people that have done this conversion, there is little to worry about.

I would advise sean welding the box together before fitting, then make sure it is properly seam welded into place.

Hold your box in with pop rivets, or practice your welding here, and you'll regret it however... *wink*

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MirageMotorsports sells an interesting kit to fit the Garret T2, as found in Renault 5 GT turbo. The nice thing is that the smaller turbo gives a more progressive torque delivery, and ultimately, more "usable" power and torque. Also the R5GT Turbo "Phase2" already included water cooling for the turbo housing - particularly interesting in a Mini!


One question: this kit is to fit a Garret T2 in a Metro Turbo engine, or to fit a T2 in a "normal" 1275 mini engine?

Thanks,

Marc


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As the engines are exactly the same, bar differences in pistons etc, then the kit will fit either engine.

Phil. *happy*

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and with a normal A engine, I need a diferent distributor for the turbo?


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You can use your existing dizzy, but the advance curve will need to be altered to suit the Turbo engine.

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where would you get all the mini turbo stuff from if I live in Austalia


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where would you get all the mini turbo stuff from if I live in Austalia


yeah, same. im in tassie and would love to find out more about turbocharging my mini GT. does anyone have a walk-through of everything that needs to be done, with pics etc...?

cheers, josh

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i am quite sure someone could muster you together all the bits needed and mail them..

You pay the postage!

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If ur not too fussed about the cash side of it i'm pretty sure www.minispeed.co.uk could provide you with everything you need and also do a worldwide delivery service

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many thanks ppl... ill let u know how I go!!!

check out my mini here: www.minimafia.tk if ya want!

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Another Aussie on the boards.....

ive been reading this place for a awhile but finally decided to join....i have a metro turbo manifold in the garage but am hoping to get my hands on a mirage motorsport manifold if i could one.

great info here

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what would you need to do to a normal 1275 to turbochare it?
just the same as above?
also how much is the T2 kit?
am i right in thinking that you dont need to have a bulkheadbox to fit the T2?

cheers
josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

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