Turbocharging Miss Blue

[MPlayle]

Here is the start of the new thread mentioned in the "Soliciting Thoughs & Opinions" thread.  Old thread from Lounge

I have started collecting the parts I think will be needed, along with a few spares.

I got in a new set of drop gears from Mini Spares - their EVO series square cut in the selections for an "economy" ratio of about 0.9 versus the 1.04xx I currently have.  I also ordered a new input bearing, since I have to change the input gear.  I also got a couple of clutch oil seals, housing gaskets, and manifolds gaskets.  I am getting the Jet Motors Turbo kit with the complete intake, carb, fuel pump, and fuel pressure regulator.  I am also getting their dual boost/AFR gauge and mounting pod.  I found on ebay a vented rocker cover for the A-Series from a Morris Minor that I can refurbish to have extra venting as recommended.  I am also going to upgrade my ignition coil to a "Flamethrower II".  I can stay with my current distributor since I already upgraded it with an Accuspark module.

The plan is to start the project in November - after the area "car show season".  While doing the performance upgrades, I will also be installing the exterior wood kit as used on some of the Mini Estates from the 1960s.

I will try to post more with pictures as the whole project progresses.

[MiniDave]

I'm excited to see the turbo kit go on, post up lots of pics, please!

BTW, those straight cut drop gears are NOISY! That's why stock ones are helical...

[skmini]

Following.   

[94touring]

What will you be using to create a timing map?

[MPlayle]

No ECU to map.

I will be using my existing 59D4 distributor with the Accuspark module instead of points.

Per Jeremy, the timing should be set for about 18* advance (BTDC) at 4K rpm with the vacuum advance disconnected.

I plan to obtain a new timing light with advance feature and check my current timing at that setting to compare.  I currently have a non-advance timing light that I used to set the current timing at 8* BTDC at 1500rpm per the Haynes manual.

[MiniDave]

Wow, 18* is not much......stock Minis are more like 32-34* at 4K....

[94touring]

Yes so don't do that.  Get with the times and run proper timing. His suggestion is straight out of the 80s.  Spend the money on a 123BT, the blue tooth version that is programmable. I can make you a map in about 2 minutes that will give you vacuum advance, regular timing outside of boost, and vacuum retard in boost.