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       #Post#: 54965--------------------------------------------------
       Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: seriesewan
       Date: March 20, 2013, 9:30 am
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       i was taking the manifolds off my 2286 petrol yesterday...& this
       got my mind thinkin.. has anyone successfuly fitted a turbo
       charger to the standard series 3 petrol engine?
       I dont recon it would be that hard to do given that all the
       plumbing is on the same side.  Would tdi bits fit?
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       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: goinnowherefast
       Date: March 20, 2013, 10:05 am
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       To be honest I think you will struggle for space to package it
       all into one place.
       I must admit though if you get it to work I will be hot on your
       heels to copy you...
       I have been thinking of a supercharger arrangement, ideally one
       from the mercedes C class as they are small and for about the
       right size engine and in cheap/ plentiful supply.
       They my thought was to use a military timing cover and try to
       use the Mil alternator mounting brackets to fit it..
       its a nice idea on paper...
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       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: stuey
       Date: March 20, 2013, 10:57 am
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       I'm sure there was an aftermarket turbo that was offered back in
       the day,  I thought somebody on here had one but who had it
       escapes me at this moment in time.
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       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: Lucy
       Date: March 20, 2013, 11:04 am
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       It wasn't Amy was it? I've got vague memories of one floating
       about too.
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       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: AlexB
       Date: March 20, 2013, 11:05 am
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       Def Amy
       #Post#: 54971--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: mistericeman
       Date: March 20, 2013, 11:08 am
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       Wasnt it that girl that eventually dragged the lump out and
       tried to flog it as ebay rare ?
       Trouble is a series motor wont put up with a lot of boost
       without work AND being in top order .
       You could always use the supercharger off a new mini ....small
       and cheap to buy ..and power right through the rev range not
       just when the turbo is spooled up ...again sensible boost levels
       will help avoid the motor blowing itself to death .
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       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: Doug_T
       Date: March 20, 2013, 11:23 am
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       There is a 2286 with an Eaton supercharger from an Aston on the
       Icelandic competition circuits. It's a pretty good piece of kit,
       but it is a LOT more involved than just bolting a charger on
       there - custom front end, special pistons, different valves etc.
       #Post#: 54983--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: bob86
       Date: March 20, 2013, 1:47 pm
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       I think Ive got one of those turbo kits.  :-? It came in the
       bottom of a box of ebay spares. Looks proper but at the same
       time a bit home made.
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       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: mr.scruff
       Date: March 20, 2013, 2:08 pm
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       Amy's was a turbo'd 2.25 diesel, the same company did a petrol
       conversion. Seem to remember some/one of the army's rally
       Lightweights had one in it.
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       Re: Dirty thoughts of increased boost pressure
   DIR By: pete
       Date: March 20, 2013, 2:56 pm
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       There is a rather nice series 2 near me with a supercharged 5
       bearing engine fitted.  It does have afew other mods, manifolds
       exhaust etc,but it does go really well, and it's a daily driver.
       pete
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