yes thats right imagine that in a mini z cars have done it

http://www.zcars.org.uk/mini/volvo.htm

What do people think, worth it?

i reckon the Volvo engine will go like duck guts! would love that over the Vtec...

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“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

First qu I would pose is the whether it would get passed by an engineer to be on-road legal. The extra-wide track would be the biggest issue (well - in WA where you can only have an extra 25mm more than standard Mini track width).

Ball-tearer of a setup though

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-Alan
I blame my dad for my love of minis. I think I was conceived in the back seat of one
I also blame my Dad for me being 6' 1" - not really the optimum height for driving a Mini.

here in Queensland the max engine capacity for a mini is 2L NA and 1.6 turbo, so engineers won't pass a 2L turbo.

i think it would be fairly similar in other states.

BUT

you could always build a beast of a track / hillclimb car

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72 Clubbie - Current project - Vauxhall C20XE 2000cc 16v 150hp.
78 Clubbie - Future project.

Track is always a problem.

As far as I'm aware (unless it's changed recently and I haven't heard) in SA there is no max engine size or max power or torque for any car. But it must be deemed safe by the engineer whose company is taking the risk on certifying it and it must be road legal within the local rules (which might stop you for the track). As with everything though, where there's a will there's a way.

Tip: Move to SA (or if you're really keen I'm sure it's all good in NT) and build a 2L turbo Mini.

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

Yep, and someone should do one (2L conversion N/A I mean)!!

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hmm - it's tempting.

see signature

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72 Clubbie - Current project - Vauxhall C20XE 2000cc 16v 150hp.
78 Clubbie - Future project.

I think its time for a 1.5 ltr turbo diesel conversion, its all about the torque baby !!

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fuel efficiency might also come with that diesel option

As well as a ridiculously heavy engine block and components. Or have they gotten lighter?

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Simplify and add lightness

What, heavier than the ridiculously heavy A-series block and head?

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

There are alloy block diesels out there now. Overhead cams too.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

There must be at least one turbo diesel motor out there thats not too much of a pain to fit, the first one that comes to mind is the Fiat Uno 1.4 ltr turbo diesel , lots of aftermarket parts available



obviously the Clubman / Leyland Mini engine bay would be a better fit
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Kubota 3cyl tractor diesel???

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"Not Speeding Officer..........Qualifying"

Wash your mouth Tricky! (Or hands since you typed it?)

I've driven a Kubota, they accelerate at about the same pace in all the gears except if you start in top it has a slightly higher top speed than starting in 2nd.

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T