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super charging a 1098 !

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:57 pm
by xeropthalmia
ive a spare 1098 engine that i would like to use in my 948 saloon ive got a midget box my main question is v max do a conversion for inline a series i was hoping to bore it to 1150 any idea of what piston cr would be safe as not to cook them and what make

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:03 pm
by jonathon
I think they run about 8 to 8.5 on the 1275 based motors. For best results go injection and full management, its much more successfull that the carb which puts fuel mixture through the supercharger, a function I'm informed is not a good idea.( I know it works this way ,but the charger is not designed this way)

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:29 am
by Longdog
Looks an awesome piece of kit.I used to have a Shorrocks supercharged minor, admittedly a 1275 but driving it always used to bring a smile to my face. :D

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:18 am
by bmcecosse
Would hardly be worth boring the engine out - unless it needs it of course. The MINI s/charger seems to work well on the A series (ask GAS on here) - but be sure to upgrade the suspension and brakes first!

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:12 pm
by superchargedfool
ahemm.

:roll:

low comp lcv pistons in a 1275 with 5 psi is good but forged pistons for 8:1 with 10psi would be better.

thing is a serious 1275 would make the same power as a low boosted standard 1275, so it isn't about power, its more about your choice.

mine runs 10psi and loves it, goes like the clappers. 0 to 60 in low 7's.

vmax kit is good and they are nice people who will help you. I went my own route but purely because thats my sort of thing. If you check my other threads you will find a large thread on my car.

a boosted serious 1098 will be fun but no better probably than a moderate 1275, but it would be cool!

Go on, go for it.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:00 pm
by xeropthalmia
thanks for the replys ill let you all know if it happens

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:06 pm
by bmcecosse
Sorry 'fool' - didn't know if yours was a MINI s/charger!