7 replies to this topic

[joel93]

is it easy to just plonk in a standard metro turbo engine in to my mini, looking for 120bhp ish. and by the time i can afford it I will hopfully only be driving the car 6 monthes a year.
will it be reliable etc.


or is it easyer to put a supercharger on my spi cooper? and will it still be reliable
thanks,

Edited by joel93, 07 April 2012 - 03:04 PM.

[Ryang556]

I've always heard on metro turbo's you need to make a battery box for the front and make sure you put the ecu in it as well or you will blow the turbo

[joel93]

i was going to just run the engine on carbs as the metro is standard, like a webber box

[Turbo Phil]

This is what the ECU does: http://www.theminifo...etro-turbo-ecu/ you will not "blow the turbo" running without it ! lol
This is what's involved in fitting the motor: http://turbo-mini.com/47257/index.html
You don't use a battery box like you would for a Weber, there's a special bulkhead box available to provide clearance for the Turbo. I'm sure Bungle or somedody else from the VOSA police will be along soon to give you a lecture on the fitting of this box.

[joel93]

do mini sport or anbody sell 1275 turbo rebuileds ? what power can i get for a reliable summer daily driver engine?
thanks again

[Jordie]

you can have a reliable turbo, if you work out the Compression Ratio, Boost and have intercooler etc as many of the guys over turbominis will tell you.

[joel93]

thats good news thaks, can anyone tell me if there is a company how can supply recon 1275 turbos standard or mild modified ?

[100ev8]

This is what the ECU does: http://www.theminifo...etro-turbo-ecu/ you will not "blow the turbo" running without it ! lol
This is what's involved in fitting the motor: http://turbo-mini.com/47257/index.html
You don't use a battery box like you would for a Weber, there's a special bulkhead box available to provide clearance for the Turbo. I'm sure Bungle or somedody else from the VOSA police will be along soon to give you a lecture on the fitting of this box.