VP T16 turbo

[countrydude]

Why are my pics being squashed? the proportions are wrong, they look rubbish.

[G51 NAV]

Looking ok here once you click on them and open them up.
That looks excellent. The lowered stance and wide, v-tread tyres hint to the casual observer that this Austin means business.
I bet it goes well.
You've done a fantastic job there, it really looks the business and I bet it handles well too.
I think you should send that in to one of the classics mags.

[countrydude]

I may well do that, I am going to sort out the engine with the M series parts, do a major tidy of the engine bay and wiring and then have a look at a possible feature.

Thanks for your comments, I'm glad you like the car

[Guest]

Awesome

[D87SMW]

Looks lovely, well done. Oporto Red over Grey is quite a rare combination to see, it works very well - the cross spokes stand out from the grey and compliment the chrome very well.

[E_T_V]

Looking good.

Fix the numberplate though!

The M carriers aren't a straight swap I believe, but I may be wrong on that. Worth checking out before going to fit them though!

[countrydude]

yes, I have ordered a new plate, I like the dealer name being on them as it is all part of the sleeper look, I contacted the guy ages ago and still haven't got any payment details from him. He has proofed it up and everything! Still best not to rush these things, it has only been around 3-4 weeks

Yes, I have heard the M carriers need a few bolt holes elongating to fit, I have a die grinder so this should be easy. A good job too as I believe the carriers are leaking on the head atm so it will be good to cure this.

[countrydude]

Impressed with the new fmic, easier to tell the difference as I have metal pipes in both passes, the inlet was so much colder than the turbo to intercooler! Also similarly to the radiator the stnadard ti intercooler was on it's last legs, I just touched the fins and they collapsed!

[E_T_V]

Is the intercooler the saab jobbie?

I'm wondering if I'll blow the ends off on my van!

Only one way to find out though!

[Russ]

Looking excellent, well done

[countrydude]

Is the intercooler the saab jobbie?

I'm wondering if I'll blow the ends off on my van!

Only one way to find out though!

It is yes, I'm thinking a possible max of around 15 psi so not too worried about blowing it out!

[E_T_V]

15psi!

With a bigger turbo and new pistons I hope! Otherwise it isn't likely to last long.

[countrydude]

Bigger turbo hybrid t28 and having faith in the forged pistons fitted, one was pitted on the crown but otherwise good condition. If any det is experienced I will switch it down right away. Really though I will not be ragging it often 15 psi will not be a constant setting.

The idea of fitting Victors old Je pistons was always to be able to go above standard t16 power, I will be a bit gutted if det is noticed at 15psi! If so I would love to fit new forged pistons but the way this year is going that would be pushing it! Early days yet I guess... Still in fairness I am running at around 10psi ish atm and it is great fun!

[E_T_V]

Ahh yes I forgot you were using Victors old pistons. Should be fine then so long as the rods cope with it.

2psi back to standard boost is a pretty big difference in my opinion performancewise!

You'll enjoy it!

[countrydude]

Oh, good to hear you think it should be ok, I was hoping you had forgotten I had forged pistons! I am using an old boost guage atm which isn't zeroed properly, and reads in bar around .6 right now but it sits low so could be .8!! I must fit the other gauge! Problem is I am used to mechanical and the new one is electronic, and looks too modern for the car too!