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Post by THE GA on Oct 31, 2007 22:33:06 GMT 1
any info about this topic will help ;D   |
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Post by dai9fxey on Oct 31, 2007 23:25:17 GMT 1
If you can get your hands on a copy of Tuning BLs A Series Engine by David Vizard, it has a very good section on Turbos. AS for me, sorry, out of my depth there I'm afraid.  |
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Post by Dog on Nov 1, 2007 17:08:49 GMT 1
What do u want to know?
As the topic of force induction is rather advance...
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Post by TAFF on Nov 1, 2007 21:34:52 GMT 1
If you can get your hands on a copy of Tuning BLs A Series Engine by David Vizard, it has a very good section on Turbos. AS for me, sorry, out of my depth there I'm afraid. I have the said book here, willing to lend it to you if required, i've just looked briefly at the topic and boy does it go into depth, too deep for me |
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Post by dai9fxey on Nov 1, 2007 21:56:07 GMT 1
 Did it mention Plenum chambers and intercoolers and pop off valves. ??
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Post by TAFF on Nov 1, 2007 22:41:01 GMT 1
ummm yes i think,
i tried to scan it but my scanner didnt want to work,
i'll try again tomorrow
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Post by acidminis on Nov 1, 2007 22:58:44 GMT 1
Did it mention sticking the T3 in the bin and fitting a low blow turbo on like a T2 or T1.5 like the one in last months Mini World? I did ring Turbo Technic's about that but no parts available to make that kit  |
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Post by Dog on Nov 1, 2007 23:31:40 GMT 1
If fitting a T2, you'll need a Mirarge manifold, which is around £200ish for a second hand one. The T3 is too big really for a Mini, but Rover had them lay around, so used them. Intercoolers - These are not just to make the engine bay look pretty, and are not the icing on a cake, its more cake  But will need to modify the plenum to allow for a take off, same as fitting a dump valve. Dump valves - not just make you heard, or boost your rep with the local chavs, but dump valves allow the turbo to keep spinning, and help by reducing the lag between gear changes. Turbos - the smallest turbo you can get is a T2, the standard item is a T3. The main differ between them, other than pysical size, is when it "come in". The T2, due to having smaller "vains" will spin up and come on boost quicker than a T3. Although a T2 will spin up quicker, you can only run about 10-15psi of boost, whereas a T3 can go right up to around 25-30psi. On average, for a 1293cc turbo engine, you can see power levels of around 150bhp, and 170ft/lb of torque, VERY fast, but yet expensive if it goes wrong. If ya need to know more, let me know  |
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Post by THE GA on Nov 4, 2007 16:42:49 GMT 1
THANKS this is the engine bay as it was not the best what you think ?  |
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Post by Dog on Nov 4, 2007 17:35:06 GMT 1
Always looks shoe-horned in with turbo's don't it Looks good though Gareth, but you might want to think about moving the filter nearer the front of the car... I know you have a hairdryer on it, but even with turbos, cold air is always better than warm "still" air |
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Post by acidminis on Nov 4, 2007 17:53:19 GMT 1
Is the bonnet vented at all??? The Zeemax Induction Cowl bonnet maybe worth you while as it will get cold air to your turbo and as the air filter is in that position cold air to that aswell.  |
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Post by THE GA on Nov 5, 2007 23:49:58 GMT 1
sorry thats the engine b4 its all out now so thinking how 2 put back better os i am thinking of moving a few things around
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Post by acidminis on Nov 5, 2007 23:56:33 GMT 1
How about getting a front mounted radiator, this well solve any over heating problems, move the intercooler to where the rad was and fit a cooling fan to it off a bike. Will tidy up the pipe work and you can feed the air filter to the O/S front behind the grille to add some ram air effect. |
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Post by Dog on Nov 10, 2007 1:04:18 GMT 1
Can't fit a FMR with a dizzy in the way.
In all honesty, if I went turbo, a flip front would be a need for me, it would be the only I could get everything I need/wanted in there lol
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Did it mention Plenum chambers and intercoolers and pop off valves.
But will need to modify the plenum to allow for a take off, same as fitting a dump valve.
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