Then I broke down (74 mini mild refurb)

[MiniDave]

How are you going to run the oil drainback line from the turbo to the sump?

[94touring]

The turbo sits over the breather and it looks like everyone just feeds into that.

[MiniDave]

Since we're talking about boost, we should probably talk about lag too.....

[94touring]

I picked a smallish turbo to minimize lag.  In fact this gt1549 turbo has a few different wheel trims that are more suitable for small bore engines. I took that same platform and went with the biggest wheels available for that size turbo that are better paired for a large bore.  You don't want a turbo capable of 250hp when you are shooting for 120hp.  Another thing I'll be doing is injecting my water/meth combo directly into the turbo compressor.  This effectively changes the turbo map creating a more efficient output due to the reduction in compressed heat.  You can run a smaller turbo but more boost this way that would normally stop producing power at the same boost levels.  As well as it eliminates detonation should you accidentally run lean.

[Willie_B]

Just stumbled onto this site. They have some cool stuff like how to convert a A engine to 5 groove serpentine belt. They also some nice bits for supercharging or turbo. Plate for raising thermostat housing so can use a GM temp sender in the gap. The easiest way to see what they have is click on the Purchase tab. Pic shows temp sender and serp. belt.

https://www.creativespridgets.com/

[94touring]

Putting the mini to work today.  Have this 998 auto I needed pulled into the shop to haul up to Dave.

Someone was asking about auto shift cables...

[MiniDave]

If that's going in the Pup, won't he need the subframe too? In fact, he'll need a two bolt automatic subby, right?

Are you going to build the subframe up for him? Disc brakes and such?

[cstudep]

That auto shifter looks the same as the one I dug out of a box o' junk maybe I will hold onto it in case someone needs one some day. Thanks for the pic.

[94touring]

If that's going in the Pup, won't he need the subframe too? In fact, he'll need a two bolt automatic subby, right?

Are you going to build the subframe up for him? Disc brakes and such?

Yeah I'm building subframes for him.  But this auto subframe is a 1 bolt so I have to fabricate a little on the pickup bulkhead to support it. 

[94touring]

Gave the car a wash today and got the new 59D timing locked and setup with the black box and verified with timing gun.  Took it for a spirited drive.  After driving the bus for the past week the mini felt like a formula car.

[G67mcs]

I see your Mini makes a good tow vehicle as well