1st gen turbo

[Cycaduk]

Hi all,
 along with my 1st gen, Ive bought a turbo, god knows whether it will fit but the hope is I can cobble together something that will work.
My thinking is this: pre 1985 rotary cars have virtually no emission regulations so offer the best bet for very high performance. With a waste gate fitted I should be able to get approximately good boost even if the turbo size is not ideal. A decent engine management system will control the boost pressure and fuel input and also ignition advance/retard.
With the 12a engine, will I be better with 2 or 4 injectors if I use the standard inlet manifold? A non standard manifold is not an option unless I get zero cost.

For the tubo oil supply, I believe i can take this from the lines straight after the oil filter, but would I be better off taking it before. What did the Elford turbo do?
My main problem is how the brake servo works on a turboed car. where does the airline from the servo go?
If anyone can tell me where I need to plumb it in i would be grateful

regards
Dennis

[Don Pamponi]

I\'d give Tim at RX motors a call.  He did my 12A turbo conversion.

[mullins]

Why not buy an Elford turbo setup? It costs a lot less than an 12a turbo import engine and produces more power in stock form. I have a complete setup here you can bolt onto your 12a for £200.

[Cycaduk]

Thats very kind of you, what would I get for the £200?

[mr.bishi]

Why not buy an Elford turbo setup? It costs a lot less than an 12a turbo import engine and produces more power in stock form. I have a complete setup here you can bolt onto your 12a for £200.

I\'ll take that off your hands if it\'s everything i need to turbo a 12a?:Thumbsup!

[Don Pamponi]

I started with an elford kit, cost me £450, then the turbo went so it cost another £450!!

I liked the way it went, you cant beat them for bhp/£, but you are limited in terms of going any further in terms of power & you cant fit an intercooler cos of the way the carb works.  If get a good un you\'ll make 150/165bhp, forget 200+ tho.  If you want big power you got to get a 12ATurbo EFI like mine or go 13B.

But for £200!!??  I\'d bite his hand off!!  Thats a steal.

You will never want to drive a standard one agin tho

[mullins]

hayden at aotearotor.co.uk is my e-mail. 1st in 1st served.

[Cycaduk]

Hi, can you repeat your e-mail, my server says it dont exist. I am very interested, what would I get for the £ 200. would I need to source a new exhaust? and carb?

[mullins]

It\'s correct unless something has gone horribly wrong. Have you subsituted the at for @ and removed the spaces?

It\'s totally complete. It\'s off a car i broke. It does look like a couple of the oil hoses need replacing (one is split) and the hose to the air cleaner is a perished throwaway. These are small things that are easily fixed though! It\'s been sitting for a while but i assume it\'s still okay. Needs a good clean up. Carb and front exhaust pipe are included.

It sounds like i underestimated the value of this setup. :Grrr

[Cycaduk]

Ah, in fact it was the is my email bit that appeared tto be wrong.

[mr.bishi]

It\'s correct unless something has gone horribly wrong. Have you subsituted the at for @ and removed the spaces?

It\'s totally complete. It\'s off a car i broke. It does look like a couple of the oil hoses need replacing (one is split) and the hose to the air cleaner is a perished throwaway. These are small things that are easily fixed though! It\'s been sitting for a while but i assume it\'s still okay. Needs a good clean up. Carb and front exhaust pipe are included.

It sounds like i underestimated the value of this setup. :Grrr

I\'ll give you £300 for it then :yes

[mullins]

Too late mr.bishi sounds like it\'s sold.

[mr.bishi]

Too late mr.bishi sounds like it\'s sold.

Ahh,ya gotta try haven\'t you!:rollin

Well,if it falls through,you know where to come:chat