Mavis from Auto to Manual Turbo

[Deano]

As you know the latest Auto has blown up so time to change to a Manual & a maual turbo.

Old engine & subframe is out.

Im building the new manual turbo engine into another auto subframe which i have seam welded & triangulated for strengh & using auto to manual adapt plates the reason im using a auto frame is the subframe is wider & engine sits abit further forward giving more clearances for the turbo.

Im also using rosejointed bottom arms & tie rods all the other bushes etc are polly as i dont want the front end to wonder about when the boost comes in.

piccys so far

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[Gr4H4m]

wow now thats quick... 4 pot stoppers too... whats the boost your aiming for 5psi :)

[Deano]

wow now thats quick... 4 pot stoppers too... whats the boost your aiming for 5psi :)


Lol 15 to 20 psi:D:D or as much as i can get

[Gr4H4m]

20psi I only run 26 in my tyres LOL

[ROADRUNNER]

20 Psi ! I think I can hear another bang coming on

[Deano]

20 Psi ! I think I can hear another bang coming on

At least it should be a big one :D

[ROADRUNNER]

You will have to call it "Minishima" after the atom bomb in Japan

[Deano]

cut big hole in the bulkhead today & knocked up the box all was going well intill i ran out of gas :(

pics so far

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[djhaggis]

nice bit of welding there deano

[moddinmad]

nice work mate you fancy coming to do some welding on my van? lol :p

[clubbyestate]

looks good :)

[Gr4H4m]

its defo going to help with next years power attempts.. well if it lasts to next year :p

[Gr4H4m]

If you are going for big boost are you going to run a mapped ignition? I found a coupl for great features in Megajolt:

- you can switch maps by wiring up a switch on the dash or wheel! so you could have a high boost retarded map!
- you can control external devices like solenoids movable boost depending on RPM springs to mind!
- You can get an external input like a temp sender so you can correct the advance depending on temp.... good for warm-up routines or measuring intake temp!

Not that I'm trying to stop you from ending the engines in a big bang..

[Deano]

Sounds good it may br a possibility in the future but need to buy a new front & all the bits to put it back together:)

[charlie_mini]

how u gettin on with mavis mate??

[Deano]

I cut all the front off yesterday must get some pics found some rot as allways:rolleyes: but not as bad as i thoght but the open classic might be the 1st mini to hit the tarmac again:eek:

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

Not might Mr Jones, WILL! If Mavis is finished before my Open Classic u might be sleeping in your Garage! LOL Just a subtle hint :)

[RSPop]

As subtle as a sledgehammer!!!!!!:D

[Deano]

I Like it in my Garage:p

[RSPop]

I think most Miniaddicts like it in their garage;)

[ROADRUNNER]

I like it anywhere, we are talking about sex arn't we

[Deano]

lol:D

[Deano]

Finished tue bulkhead box off & started seam welding & strengthening the shock mounts

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[Gr4H4m]

I like the stand mate... now stop mucking about and get that lump in there.... WE WANT to see some BOOOOSSST>>>>

[tazzy]

Hi looking good there .but I have found through expierience (Citroën ax gti 16v conv , Suzuki sj with 16 gt crossflow, ford 100e with crossflow, moggy minors all stitched up) that fully seam welding load bearing parts like you have actually causes the part to Tear along the side of the weld where as stitch welding it still allows some Degree of flex but still gives it the strength . Just an observation though , each to ther own though.

[Deano]

I know exactly what you mean & as a rule i dont seam full lenth unless its less than a foot & never had any problems but i have seen stress cracks on fully seam welded rally cars before alit depends on how much heat is used during welding too.