Carburettor

Post by **Naadeslaus** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:22 pm

What kind of carburettor can i use on a 1098 engine with a metro turbo mountet??

Post by **Alec** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:18 pm

Hello Kim,

say it again please?. I'm not bad at crosswords but you have me beaten.

Alec

Post by **Naadeslaus** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:27 pm

What kind of carb can i use on a 1098 engine with a turbo from a metro????

Post by **Alec** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:46 pm

Hello Kim,

Ok, why not the Metro turbo carburettor, or else maybe a HS6 S.U.?

What cylinder head are you going to use, the 1098 isn't that good. Also the crank is not that strong either?

Alec

Post by **Packedup** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:46 pm

A carb from a Metro turbo.

Post by **Naadeslaus** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:52 pm

Was thinking about the 1098 head... So the crank would'nt hold??

Post by **Packedup** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:29 pm

The MG turbo head had sodium filled exhaust valves to cope with the heat - This is something to bear in mind.

Also, because the carb sits after the turbo it needs some mods, IIRC if you use a standard one the fuel is pushed down the jet instead of being drawn up it!

Post by **JimK** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:55 pm

You need the turbo carb, as it has extra sealing to cope with the pressure.

You'll also need a boost-controlled fuel pressure regulator (with a return to the tank), some strengthening work to the bottom end, and a whole lot of other stuff. Most say you need a new axle, and I doubt the gearbox would be happy...

All in all, the cost and hassle has made me give up the idea for now.