Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Helix Wildebeest TurboKompressor Update

I did a rear mount just to do it. I also used a turbo that I had laying around. Neither prooved to be beneficial. Keeping the turbo next to the head and reducing system volume is always more efficienct. I converted to a more conventional cast manifold and a properly sized turbo. Boost response is increased incredibly (rear mount =4500RPM spool, conventional = 2500RPM spool).The current setup is superior and doesn't require an electric oil return pump (which will fail).

 

The Wildebeest Saw Jesus to get a head. Long story short. Don't port your own head without knowing where the coolant jackets are. I had a crack in my Cyl 1 and Cyl 2 exhaust ports that were leaking coolant into my exhaust ports and cylinders. I finally found it and ended up replacing the head with Jan's Jesus head. All is good in life now.