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IMPORTANT: enter the case-INsensitive alphabetic (no numbers) code AND WRITE SOME SHORT summary of changes (below) if you are saving changes. (not required for previewing changes). Wiki-spamming is not tolerated, will be removed, so it does NOT even show up in history. Spammers go away now. Visit Preferences to set your user name Summary of change: All older information previously on this page can be found here MembersPage/Sprocket/OldorObsoliteInformation All latest information shall follow, since this is the same project, just the latest progression. ---- The good old Austin Rover Mini with its antiquated A Series engine which has its roots back in the 1950's where long stroke engines were favoured as a result of taxes imposed on cylinder size. Would anyone believe the A series engine would be so durable and yeild such power figures as they do these days? Well, here's how it's done, or, here's how I have done it at least, and note, this is a conservative build, there is room for improvement. The car http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2942.jpg Stripped back to bare metal and repainted The Engine http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2940.jpg A BMW K1100 16v Twin cam cylinder hear mated to a Rover A+ Series engine and transmission with a SAAB 93/95 Garrett GT1752 turbocharger. Engine is 1293cc and compression 8.5:1, I could have gone much higher but the combination of parts gave me this without going positive deck with the pistons. That said, I know I can throw 30psi at this and it'll still work, que the Garrett GT2056............. a future project haha. Hardware list Rover A Series 1275cc +0.5mm (1293cc) engine and transmission BMW K100 4v twin cam cylinder head using the K1100 'LT' cams (256 duration) Garrett GT1752 turbocharger from a SAAB 93/95 Denso COP ingition coils from a 2001 Suzuki GSXR100. Denso part number 129700 - 4150 Lucas MJY100460 injectors Weber Alpha 3bar fuel pressure regulator Walbro 255 in tank fuel pump Bosch 0 280 122 001 TPS from Webstore Bosch 0 281 002 401 (038 906 051 C) MAT/MAP 3bar sensor from webstore VR Primary trigger 36-1 Custom setup VR Secondary trigger OEM Bosch generic 'blue' CLT sensor Stepper motor IAC Taken from a Rover K Series VVC Pierburg Boost solenoid Vems Round gauge The clutch is a modified standard unit assembled from two standard clutches. If one spring is not up to the job, just add another............... I've custom wired the engine loom and checked functionality of all sensors and actuators. Just waiting on the plenum completion and final plumbing before the initial start It's starting to get tight for space in there now! http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2963.jpg Set up and config to follow as the progress quickens Not touched the car since beginning of April after the Passion For Power Car Show due to death in the family, but I'll be back on it with some major improvements for reliability that will allow me to use a bigger turbo and push the boundaries of 300hp, LMAO ---- '''Passion For Power Classic Car Show April 2013, Manchester, UK''' Car not quite finished http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2968.jpg http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2976.jpg http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2975.jpg http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2973.jpg http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2972.jpg http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh960-oe1/sprocket-2971.jpg Handsome fellow :D http://www.turbominis.co.uk/uploads/i/wh538-oe1/sprocket-2974.jpg ---- '''Coil On Plug''' I am using some Denso pencil coils from a Suzuki GSXR MembersPage/Sprocket/CoilOnPlug ---- '''GPS Logging''' I am using an Evermore GM-R700 receiver with the RS232 serial port. MembersPage/Sprocket/GPS ---- '''Bluetooth''' I have been using the VEMS Bluetooth adapter though I am looking at something a little more robust. MembersPage/Sprocket/Bluetooth ---- ''Noisy 5v+ supply (Fluttering MAP/TPS)'' I have experienced noisy 5v+ related to Vems Bluetooth adapter supply causing MAP and TPS to flutter significantly enough to cause engine running issues MembersPage/Sprocket/Noisy5vSupply ---- '''E85''' Thoughts on future use of E85. MembersPage/Sprocket/Ethanol ---- '''Wideband Ri Target''' MembersPage/Sprocket/WideBandRiTarget ---- '''Error Reports''' MembersPage/Sprocket/ErrorReports ---- Optional: Add document to category: Wiki formatting: * is Bullet list ** Bullet list subentry ... '''Bold''', ---- is horizontal ruler, <code> preformatted text... </code> See wiki editing HELP for tables and other formatting tips and tricks.