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by evolotion
Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: Jaguar, MGB, Triumph, Rover, Lotus, etc.
Topic: Denis O'Brien - mini clubman(1.4 16v rover k-series Turbo)
Replies: 3
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Re: Denis O'Brien - mini clubman(1.4 16v rover k-series Turbo)

Engine is now in the 11's still a standard 1400cc bottom end, vvc exhaust camshafts, 8000rpm limit, 9.5:1 CR, 2 bar of boost and a large dose of methanol injection to stave off detonation. supprisingly capable little lump. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbakzlZ9Wdo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izk...
by evolotion
Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: Jaguar, MGB, Triumph, Rover, Lotus, etc.
Topic: Denis O'Brien - mini clubman(1.4 16v rover k-series Turbo)
Replies: 3
Views: 19534

engine is now running 4x VW coil on plug ignitors, a very large T28 and with a red line of 8000rpm produced both peak torque and peak power right on the limiter of 330bhp and 220ft/lb respectively. engine was stripped for inspection after the above power run and everything was in tip-top shape, not ...
by evolotion
Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Jaguar, MGB, Triumph, Rover, Lotus, etc.
Topic: Denis O'Brien - mini clubman(1.4 16v rover k-series Turbo)
Replies: 3
Views: 19534

engine is now a 1.4 and turbo'd limited to 16psi by the clutch and going strong :) also converted to ford waisted spark coil pack and dual VB921's as the standard rover coil setup couldnt take boost, constant missfires.

running the msns-e extra code and larger injectors and car runs like a dream!
by evolotion
Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:13 am
Forum: Jaguar, MGB, Triumph, Rover, Lotus, etc.
Topic: Denis O'Brien - mini clubman(1.4 16v rover k-series Turbo)
Replies: 3
Views: 19534

Denis O'Brien - mini clubman(1.4 16v rover k-series Turbo)

Name : Denis O'Brien Vehicle : mini clubman (leyland, 1983!?) Engine : Engine size (1.6L), configuration (I4), standard so far, apart from 2 wire PWM IACV and ford toothed wheel and VR sensor Injection : standard MPi manifold injectors and sensors Description : Car is in daily use, and i can swap b...