They did produce 1275's in 85 but they put them in Metros. I don't know of any rule that says you can't put the engine from a different car in.
Yes, I was thinking for mini's.
Yeah plently of people fit metro engines into minis.
The spi is a good start as it already has the high pressue pump and return fuel lines.
Are you going to be removing the servo? pretty sure you won't be ale to fit both above the clutch cover.
i am going to measure up tomorrow as i am going to remove ecu and coil and air box so i can see how much room i have to play with, but it will be a tight squeeze but turbo is small and should fit...you ever seen a gt1548 ...there small mate











