Andy T

Has anybody got any advice, tips on finding any good books on turbo charging engines. As I'm building a Turbo Mini at the moment and there seems to be little information around on turbo equipment. I would like to know about carbs vs injection and what systems/manufacturers are good i.e. fuel enrichment, anti lag, ignition systems, etc?

FlexiRob

There is a place in Peterborough called Williams 01733892733. I'm sure he had one at Trax 2 years ago with something like 200 bhp
Sure he has a web site but can't find it.

Could try this site
http://www.britishminiclub.co.uk/

NotoriousREV

Read David Vizards Tuning BL's A-series engine and Corky Bells book ("Turbocharging" I think? Can't remember the name of it)

Hol

iTrader: (1)

There was a guy in Essex, who was aregular at southend that had one too.

Assuming you mean the classic mini?

Spec

For absolutely everything you need to know on turbo minis go here

www.turbominis.co.uk

All the names in turbo'ed A series engines are on there

Rich

JoeyDeacon

Probably easiest to get hold of a complete Metro Turbo to do the transplant.

Personally I would go for the Honda VTEC transplant instead. You can buy the complete kit to do the conversion and it is going to be slightly more reliable (massive understatement) than a Turbocharged A series engine.

scoobyjohn2000

or go the whole hog a kid up my way has a 2.0 16v cav engine in his but from what i have heard he is changing it to 2.5 v6

Patt@firstime

.........bike engines anyone...............

Jamesemt

I reckon bike engines make more sense. Surely a V6 is going to ruin the handling?? Hayabusa engine?? 160 bhp without the weight penalty.

I had a Metro Turbo that was a steaming pile of crap...oh and don't forget A series gearboxes can only cope with 5 psi of boost!!

Patt@firstime

I agree, and when you've driven one with a bike engine.....

Andy T

Thank you all for your help, I will continue my build with lots more useful information! I'll keep you posted on how it's going, I think it will be a long-term build!