Right to support the new section may I introduce a long term project ,I have no idea if it will run or just implode but it will be built ....it was a toss up between this or a flat 8 engine and this was deemed cheaper ..oh yes it's on a very very tight budget -£500 So basic spec is 1700 W code fully rebuilt engine with a eaton mini SC ,motorbike throttle bodies and megasquirt or similar Everything has been modified to fit the few pics here don't really do it justice ,from new longer charger pulley to the home made manifolds etc etc As it's on a budget , nothing is bought new , no one is paid for work
VFR 800cc motorbike throttle bodies ....£31 eBay , include injectors ,fuel rail ,throttle position sensor . Centres were close within2 mm of dells but needed special manifolds with Viton o rings to seal them ,then plenim chambers on top also with Viton o rings
Oh do they use that in the works mini coopers? Well anyway good luck with it dont forget to tighten up the suspension all very well having faster engine but corners are still a killer for buses haha ;-)
Complete build thread here http://thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/rhd-dec-72-westfalia-continential.587/#post-6231
As far as I know it's such a bugger to change the pulley they swop the whole charger out on the works mini compared to the standard cooper s ...the works just has a smaller pulley to make more boost but it's the same charger ..I think
I found a supercharger at the scrappy last time I was there. No idea what It was off but it looked like 1/2 a turbo instead of the type you've fitted. Don't know if one or other different types are any better but looked ideal for an upright type1 engine install.
The charger is a seriously well engineered bit of kit, its a roots screw style and being delivery miles only is as new ......my thinking was a mini is a 1600 so its ideally suited for my 1700 plus there are tons of them around and cheap...the difficult part is driving the charger on a type 1.the way I have it driven it doesn't put any extra on the crank bearings
There is a double row angular ball bearing plus a regular ball bearing in the carrier of a decent size so should be fine . I tried several couplings but none were heavy duty enough so had to make it, I didn't want to go upright cooling as I felt it was extra cost for no real gain ..
So it's evolving as I go with my list of jobs ,but as ever it's 1 step forward and 2 back Dump valve Linkage Fuel lines and pump 36-1 missing tooth timing wheel and sensor (Fitted) Ecu
a guy in my local club has a supercharged buggy, it's mental! or it was till he bent the frame horns pulling a wheelie
Nice build. Interested in how the EFI goes, which seems like a better long term solution than using Webers for good economy and power. What's the CR as built and intended boost pressure?
Comp ratio is around 8 and intended boost is 7psi any more and I think I'll need an intercooler.which I may fit one in anyway I'd like a VS exhaust but I may just make one to keep cost down ..I made a complete water jacketed one for my bug in stainless
