There used to be a turbocharged Series IIIx Minx getting around in Brisbane.
Last time I saw it though it was sitting behind a house looking very
forlorn.
Unfortunately I don't know the technical details.
Russ Maddock
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com>
To: <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Cc: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 7:58 AM
Subject: Re: [150 hp from an Alpine]
> Jan asks:
> >For street use has anyone tried supercharrging or
> >turbocharging??? Given the robustness of the Rootes
> >engines, this would seem like a natural. Of course
> >where would you put the blower.... in the passenger's seat??
>
> I haven't heard about it being done. However, if someone is interested in
> doing it, I have a Rayjay turbo with Mikuni carb set up that was on a VW
> Bug available for $500. I have no doubt you could fit it in there.
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