Does the Uno Turbo manifold fit on 1.5 Carb?

To my understanding, the MK1 Uno turbo manifold fits on the X head but there would be too high compression and you will be at serious risk of blowing something up.

There is a reason why fold just fit the whole uno turbo engine and no one has just retro fitted the turbo...

Iain
 
IainB said:
To my understanding, the MK1 Uno turbo manifold fits on the X head but there would be too high compression and you will be at serious risk of blowing something up.

There is a reason why fold just fit the whole uno turbo engine and no one has just retro fitted the turbo...

Iain
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Damon is running a turbo on a 1500 *7psi with no issues.
 
you can run boost on any compression, im sure the x block can take up to 12psi IF you have the right tuning, most of the newer up-to-date engines run up to 18psi and have about 9.5:1 compression
 
Compression

Well the turbo specialist I talked to today just installed and is running a massive turbo on a 10:5 compression Holden and has never had a slip.

I have had no luck with the uno engines as I bought one that was blown and the one I am in discussion with now does not seem to want to be sold to me.

I will buy all new parts, already have high pressure fuel reg, 3.0L fuel pump, charge cooler courtesy of Rachel in England. Oil cooler etc. Looking at a Gt20 turbo that should spool nice and early and be fine on 6lbs. I am taking the clutch next week to get uprated, the pressure plate increased etc.

I will look into all the options and do this engine the best I can, but at the end of the day a professional mechanic is actually building it, so all is well.

The manifold! The turbo specialist actually had a look at it and thought it was tough enough to handle the power, would just need new clamps fabricated and maybe a bit of steel strengthening. Any thoughts?

Anyway, I'll keep you posted.

Thanks all..
 
I believe the bottom end is also different on the Uno Turbo. I guess the rods and pistons are different and I also remember something about oil cooling the bottom of the pistons? I'm sure someone will correct me on this...

Iain
 
m4ff3w said:
It has oil squirters.

If one has the engine apart, it shouldn't be difficult to add squirters.
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The oil squirters at the journals are a good idea, but technology for Turbos has surpassed this motor. Event though I have a Uno motor, I'm still planning on ceramic coating the piston tops and teflon coating the skirts. This process will make the piston pretty much indestructible. Relatively cheap too.

http://www.swaintech.com/store.asp?pid=10539&catid=19694
 
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