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Hi all - I'm new to the forum - my reason for joining is this -

I've purchased a hill climb project (1940's MG TC) that was fitted with what I'm told is probably a second hand Aussie Nissan/Datsun turbo.

It was a well known car that had 100 rwhp, sounded great, and the throttle was like an on/off switch - so naturally it needs to live again...

The shed it was garaged in burnt down years ago and I recently purchased the car in bits, and the turbo apparently suffered a bit in the fire and was thrown out.

The previous owner has passed away and nobody could tell me what model turbo was fitted - except they remember it was a Nissan/Datsun.

The engine was 1250cc and the photo was taken in 1997 (might help date the turbo) - can anyone tell me what the turbo is, or might be, or steer me in the direction of finding out ?

Thanks for any help.

Derek
Australia

 

Is it critical that you get the same turbo for restoration/posterity purposes, or could you go to a more modern design?

 

It's also draw thru so it probably should have a carbon seal depending on usage.

 

Thanks for your reply B E N - I'd like to stick with older parts if I can - maybe try that direction first and see how it develops - I'd like to keep it in the spirit of the original owner. But if that doesn't work I do want to get it running hopefully this year.

 

Thanks Mnlx - that's a point I hadn't thought of - I have ordered a few of the books recommended in the sticky for newbies.

 

It looks like a Garrett T2 off an E15ET fitted to Pulsar EXA or ET.